How should Christians deal with media bias?

In such a fast-paced culture, where there is far more information out there than any one person can possibly soak up, people are forced to get information from other (supposedly) reliable sources. This is unavoidable, but the difficulty comes in determining how accurate and unbiased that information truly is. This is particularly difficult for Christians in a culture that is so bent on tolerance and acceptance, often of beliefs that directly or indirectly contradict the Bible itself, which is the (only) absolute truth.
How then is a Christian supposed to tell the difference between fact and fiction, especially when most media outlets present their (mis)information under the guise of factual reporting? I think that there are two important considerations that Christians need to take into account: 1) Statistical research has proved how centrist (or not centrist) many popular media outlets truly are. 2) Christians need to weigh all media analysis against the only absolute truth, God’s word.
A study by UCLA and the University of Missouri reveals that 18 of 20 major media outlets are statistically left of center, with The Wall Street Journal news, CBS' "Evening News," The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times rounding out the top four most liberal sources. The Washington Times and Fox News' "Special Report With Brit Hume" were the only two major sources determined to be right of center. The most centrist outlets were "NewsHour With Jim Lehrer," ABC's "Good Morning America," CNN's "NewsNight With Aaron Brown," Fox News' "Special Report With Brit Hume" and the Drudge Report.
The evidence clearly shows that media in general is left of center. In theory, though, every source of media is biased unless it is quite literally fact reporting (even facts are hard to figure out with the wealth of false statistics, etc. that exist), which would not interest many readers/viewers. Musician John Mayer sums the problem up well in his song “Waiting on the World to Change”: “When you trust your television, what you get is what you got 'cause when they own the information, they can bend it all they want.”
This is why worldview is so important, which leads into my second consideration for Christians. The media is what it is, and with so much going on, with so many sources and so much information, the “reporting” will never be completely trustworthy. That is why it is important for us as Christians to weigh what we see and hear with what we know to be truth: the Bible. Hebrews 4:12-13 tells us that the Bible can help us make sense of even modern-day events and information: “For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.” (NIV)
It is important to use discernment when interpreting media coverage, and Christians can never go wrong by analyzing current events from a biblical perspective and worldview. It is also important to remember that, as Christians, we are not alone. God knows the truth and by asking Him for guidance and wisdom (James 1:5-6), Christians can successfully navigate the constant barrage of information. Through prayer and proper analysis of the Scripture, the media onslaught that is ever present in today’s culture need not beset Christians. Rather, through personal research, prior knowledge and, most importantly, wisdom from God and the Scriptures, Christians can properly assess today’s biased media.