Interesting idea - the downside would be putting further power in the hands of the media, as they would have a stranglehold over mass access to the public.
Agreed, but I like the idea of having something like townhall like debates where all issues (including media driven propaganda) could be debated regularly. Trying to encourage people to get involved in politics (get their questions answered).
People know that TDs are well out of touch with the average Joe, this way they would have to answer questions on their policies and actions (not just the opposition party).