Do not trust everything you hear from drive-by media.
drive-by media
idiomMedia that provides broad or misleading statements in quick succession without context or explanation.
Origin
disputed originThis term was used by Rush Limbaugh during his national radio program to describe elements of the mainstream media as similar to drive-by shooters.
Many people feel frustrated when drive-by media reports on complex issues without providing any necessary background or context.
The public discourse suffers when drive-by media prioritizes sensational headlines over the nuanced, investigative journalism required to understand a complicated global crisis.
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media darling
A celebrity who is especially popular and who receives frequent and very favorable attention in the news media.
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trial by media
The process by which media coverage affects a person's reputation by creating a widespread perception of guilt or innocence, often before, or after, a verdict in a court of law.