for me the media has so far projected their various agenda which is not neccessary to equip the general public with the truth. In my country, many political fugures are buying media outlets and promoting their agenda. one has to make extra effort to read between the line to obtain the truth.
On the other hand, social media has been another tool for poorly informed people to spread their agenda. Jn my opinion social media offers a more devasting effect than the mainstream media, as it cuts across different persons, young and old, smart and well, gullible people.
it will take time to revert this, if there is a tangible number of persons willing to champion this course.