This is why I view 'mainstream' media more as an aggregator. It can show me things I would not have thought to (or known to) look for, and provide a good enough

This is why I view 'mainstream' media more as an aggregator. It can show me things I would not have thought to (or known to) look for, and provide a good enough explanation for me to know if I should look into it. At that point, if I am interested, I look for more niche sources which are more likely to be written by people who actually know what they are talking about.