Which scenario is not an example of one of the primary motivations for bias in media coverage

B. A radio host criticizes the local mayor because he plans to run for mayor himself the following year.

Explanation:

There has been a lot of talk about Fake News and Media manipulation in recent times especially under the current Administration. Even if we may or may not agree with the extent to which the Administration claims it exists, we can agree that it exists.

The Media has a tendency to be biased and there are reasons for this. Some are primary meaning that these are the most likely reasons and some are more secondary.

In the above options, option B will be the least primary of the 4 because it is more rare than the rest.

The first option is a typical one where powerful figures control the narrative. The third option deals with an individual championing their cause so again, expected. The fourth option is just a newspaper trying to sell more papers and they will probably be sued.

A radio host criticising the mayor because he plans to run is just more rare because it is quite specific and stems from individual wants and desires so must be the answer.