Financial incentives heavily influence media content, leading to biased and distorted information that benefits advertisers. Mainstream media is criticized for being ideologically captured and disseminating propaganda shaped by advertising. The lack of independent media allows those with more money to control the narrative, resulting in a scarcity of truthful information. The constricted format of mainstream shows hinders the ability to provide nuanced information, unlike platforms like YouTube that allow for longer, more detailed storytelling. Mainstream media struggles to adapt due to its reliance on advertising, perpetuating the issue.