Ok. I admit it. I'm a closet CSPAN junkie. I'm stuck home sick right now (I'm fine, no worries)and have CSPAN on the telly. I am currently watching The Ed Schultz Show. I didn't even know I could catch him on CSPAN. I have listened to him on the radio every once in a while. I know, my Conservative friends will be crushed. I even like to watch Congressional voting. I know...sick.
Here's my plan to get as much info as possible: I listen to news on my very long commute from 3 different sources, I watch some local news on TV every once in a while, I talk to a lot of people, and I check the news on the internet from different sources. I am trying to be open-minded and informed. The three radio stations I listen to are 850 KOA (Conservative, I usually have to change it when they get mean), AM 760 (Progressive, I have to change this one too when they get mean), and NPR (It really is more center than left, compared to Progressive talk especially. They are rarely mean). I check CNN and our local news venues on the internet and on TV. I feel like I can actually think for myself because I listen to so many points of view. It is really interesting to hear the spin from both sides on specific issues. They both have spin. I feel like it's my duty to wade through the muck and be an informed citizen. How do get informed?
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11 comments:
You for got the mention "The News Hours" on PBS. I think they do a good job of balanced coverage.
Uncle Richard likes Keither Olberman, but I don't think he's a reliable source of info. It's just as bad when a liberal seeks and and listens to what he/she wants to hear as when a conservative does it.
On a real news show, you will hear things you don't like and wish would to away.
Anyway, NPR is how I stay informed. It often has that effect on me, but I think we need that.
Most of my news comes from NPR. I think they do a good job of staying in the center on issues, unlike so many other news sources. A lot of my news comes from Internet news sites, which is problematic. I never know who to trust, and everyone has their own spin. Some of them are obvious -- like Fox News, for example -- but others are more subtle. I think it's best to get the news from as many sources as you can, as you do.
And let's be honest -- half the time I hear about a breaking news story first on The Daily Show. I won't say I get my news from them, but they sure do a good job of hitting the major stories of the day!
And your CSPAN addiction -- you must have gotten that from Grandma!
Liberal slant can be just as bad as Conservative slant. NPR reporters are polite and they stay calm. I also appreciate that they do not have businesses that they have to cater to. I haven't watched too much PBS news, I ought to check into it tonight. Sometimes I have to choose between Jon Stewart and other programs.
It's so funny. I feel almost dirty for watching CSPAN. I don't know why.
You probably feel dirty from all the language you heard Grandma yelling at CSPAN.
She would have washed my mouth out with so much soap I definitely would have gone blind.
That must be it. Hahaha
This MIGHT help you decide which candidate you are most in tune with...
http://www.dehp.net/candidate/index.php
As if you really needed any help... (I'm just tryin' to help)
Uncle Rich
Thanks! I'll check that out.
"The News Hour" is the best non-bias way to get your news. They have both sides, but they are moderates from that side. There is very little fighing and those are not asked back. It is adult news which is a breath of fresh air.
Also they cover it in depth not just a sound bite but the whole statement. Many times you learn the person is saying something different that what the sound bite implies.
Good point. I'll check it out.
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