(S.D. Wells) Take just about any subject matter that is not related to health or safety and the mass media will cover it with great detail and often, honesty. That means up to 8 out of 10 “newsworthy” topics, whether local, regional or national, actually receive real reporting with real facts and real interviews. That’s the main reason most Americans believe everything they read, see and hear on the news, whether by television, internet or newspaper.