I'm afraid it is far more dire.
They sell ideas and attempt to guide and influence opinion by manipulating the facts.

I have no problem creating something far right to counter the far left.... but that is not fair and balanced... I'd respect trying to play things down the middle most though.

multiple sources and a little common sense.... 😟

This seems like it might be relevant

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?playnext=1&list=PLlFoudhGc6a75xSqfGUala5BJGUX8Vpxs