"Profit motives work against it, but if we can have the audience understand that most other forms of journalism are not credible, then it may be a forced move."
When forming an opinion, question the profit motive first.
If there is a way to profit from fear, big corporations who have diffused responsibility among thousands of workers so that no one person besides those at the very top, making the most money, fully understand what they are doing. Therefore, we live in a world where understanding the truth maybe hard but understanding the profit motive is far easier. Do your research, be honest with yourself and then come to a decision.