From new AP/NORC and American Press Institute poll: Most American adults aged 18 to 29 think the news is fairly inaccurate, while most above 30 felt it was fairly accurate. https://apnews.com/2dba8dfe5d93459f80ef08f9db58ac67 …
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How is it useful to refer to the media has a monolithic whole, when we now have two distinct media universes into which consumers typically silo themselves? "The news" means nothing in a world where you can press one button on your remote and flip between MSNBC and FOX News.
This survey is measuring the public's general attitude toward news, and part of the skepticism may be based on what you're describing. But there are also plenty of outlets to turn to beyond cable news.