I doesn't really matter whos in control. The old addage holds true: Absolute power corrups absolutely. All you can really do is take an objective and analytical view of everything you see hear or read (especially TV) because there is so much in the world today that is being sold to us; its up to us to decide if we buy it or not.
The Buddah said not to beleve anything, even the thing he said, unless you determine it to be the truth for yourSELF. That will always be true.
So just turn off the TV a bit more often, read a few more books, search the internet for info that interests you, and call bullshit on those who are slinging bullshit.

THINK for your life my friends.