I think the "with no fact checking" part is CNN's fault. They wouldn't walk into the street and take credit for some random hobo's ravings without fact checking

I think the "with no fact checking" part is CNN's fault. They wouldn't walk into the street and take credit for some random hobo's ravings without fact checking them first, would they? I realize there's a difference between one voice on the street and a buzzing conversation, but the journalists are still supposed to be journalists.