"drive-by media" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: en-au-drive-by media.ogg [Australia]
Etymology: This term was used by Rush Limbaugh during his national radio program to describe elements of the mainstream media as similar to drive-by shooters. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} drive-by media (uncountable)
  1. (US, idiomatic) Media that provides broad or misleading statements in quick succession without context or explanation. Wikipedia link: Rush Limbaugh Tags: US, idiomatic, uncountable Related terms: Gish gallop
    Sense id: en-drive-by_media-en-noun-T-8kUt0~ Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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