1. The "beast" is our Nation's need for correct, accurate, truthful information about news, worldly events and current situations. The beast is the need for trust in accurate news.

2. It needs to be fed, because we are a demanding nation. We want instant gratification and truthful information. News needs to be found and quickly reported on so the hunger for information is satisfied.

3. Many things can compromise the validity of the 24 hr news cycle. The pressure to get a story and get it out quick, could easily make using unreliable sources and untrue facts a necessity. Getting information from the wrong source, lying about a quote, making a story out of nothing, compromising someones identity and privacy....all of these could compromise the 24 hr news cycle and make it less believable.