The public sphere– is an area in social life where individuals can come together to freely discuss and identify societal problems, and through that discussion influence political action.
Jürgen Habermas– is a German philosopher and sociologist in the tradition of critical theory and pragmatism. His work addresses communicative rationality and the public sphere.
Public interest- Anything affecting the rights, health, or finances of the public at large. Public interest is a common concern among citizens in the management and affairs of local, state, and national government
Free Press- a body of book publishers, news media, etc., not controlled or restricted by government censorship in political or ideological matters.
Public control and deregulation
‘media have been hotly debated and public control of media has often been advocated on grounds of public interest’