The News? Is it broadcast any more?

Fox, CNN and MSNBC claim to be a s refer to themselves as news how they are all actually opinion / entertainment programs. People watch them because the viewer is seeking reinforcement of his or her worldview or to be persuaded to adopt a particular worldview. Watching any is an abdication of one’s independent thought process.

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dancingtongue · 80-89, M

Why limit it to those 3? All broadcast news has been entertainment first since the FCC relaxed its Fairness Doctrine and 60 Minutes proved you could make news profitable by treating it as entertainment.