Before news became a profit center
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“There was a time public affairs programming was something that the FCC would require of the broadcast networks. News was a cost of doing business and it was good. It’s no wonder that news anchors became authoritative, trusted, household names like Walter Cronkite,
John Chancellor, Peter Jennings. The news wasn’t flawless but integrity wasn’t rare and facts held the day. Then came cable news, and news as a profit center that seeks ratings, and, with the web, clicks. If you’re looking for extreme positions, polarizing debate, or manufactured controversies, sadly you won’t find it here.
News as it should be.”
T Wu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/18
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“New Hour is a well researched piece of journalism (not opinion, which is great for me as I prefer to make my own!) A valuable resource for all of us. Keep up the great work!”
sachazg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/06
“Newshour is a great program but PBS should be ashamed of itself for not putting the show up online in video format -it should be leading the way in public access, not dragging behind. I tossed my TV months ago and get all my news shows online, including the equally venerable Washington Week in...”Read full review »
kencj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/09
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“Contrary to others, I like the fact that this podcast skips the headline news, since I've heard or read the headline news throughout the day already. The long format story is what I'm looking for, and 60 Minutes does poor journalism. And I like the broken up snippet approach. The...”Read full review »
Choi2theworld via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/09
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