Discuss the advent and effects of the twenty-four hour news cycle.

Answer:

The twenty-four hour news cycle changed American media. With unrelenting news coverage, citizens wishing to stay informed can do so at all hours of the day. Additionally, public response to local, national, and international events is faster, and this requires prompt and appropriate responses from local, national, and international governments before they have a chance to meet and discuss the events. The result is a public that demands action and is quick to label governments as sluggish if action is not taken immediately.