The average person isn't aware of the very intentional acts to subtly shift their perspective and world view. You're aware of its presence, which to some degree

The average person isn't aware of the very intentional acts to subtly shift their perspective and world view. You're aware of its presence, which to some degree, inoculates you from its effects. Whenever you see any news, you ask yourself: "What actors might be trying to influence me to believe this, and why?" and I assert the average person does not offer that level of introspection when consuming content. The solution is media blackouts for a period of N days to weeks before elections. It's what other democracies do. But, during critical periods of time, we temporarily restrict speech. That's how you handle it. Is it a perfect solution, no, but it offers some benefit with not too much restriction.