Additionally they are reporting it as is.
I like the term Meidas Touch uses - legacy media. And I believe they, along with some of their associates, are very correct that the legacy media is doing a disservice to news these days. It's driven by ad revenue and clicks. So we see a horse race and the repeated narrative about Biden's age. Or the crazy sound clips from various politicians who ought to be questioned on the spot, instead of being treated as if what they are saying or doing is normal.
I see value in legacy media, if only for their infrastructure, gravitas, relationships with Washington insiders, and respect for national security - to a point. They also "listen to both sides", (give airtime to both sides) which serves the purpose of reassuring people that their voices are being heard; which has value, imho.
Also:
The Avant-garde / online media (I would include Wikileaks) have proven to be less than perfect in their own way.
Also:
Meidas, etc, are also chasing revenue and clicks to some extent:
Now obviously, Meidas, etc don’t have the overhead of the larger legacy media outlets, so they don’t require as much patronage, and thus, can probably afford to speak a bit more freely: I like that in your face irreverent news commentary as a supplement for legacy media, but not a replacement..
Finally:
I would actually mourn the passing of legacy media institutions like the PBS News Hour, Meet The Press, Face The Nation, etc. - everything except FOX "news" and their ilk.
And I would also mourn the passing of The Meidas Touch, etc, if they ceased operations.