Mainstream Media is Messy

 

I was watching the Morning Joe show today and they are already trying to create pit falls for VP Harris (as I am sure other media outlets are doing the same).  This has always been something interesting to me.  Why do they usually go for the messy embrace?  Sure, smut sells. But at least try to have some sore of balance real time.

Bringing on someone to rebut what was said afterwards—even if it is a few minutes, or seconds, afterwards-- is too late.  Combine the time and let’s get into some real fact finding.  “Oh, if we did that,

they wouldn’t come on”, they say.  

EXACTLY.  Lies and deceit don’t need to be given breath or see the light of day.  If they are afraid of being challenged real time about what they say, then I don’t think they should be given an audience to say it.

One other thing, we as the audience, should demand more.  We should be more diligent in finding the truth.  And then, demand more of a balance in opinionated reporting by commenting or stop watching altogether for a while.  When they notice a change in their viewing and ratings—we might notice an improvement in the quality of programming.

On ending on a good note, there is awesome independent programming popping up online!  Some of the previous reporters and personalities who have been “let go”; along with others who just wanted to do their own thing provide excellent coverage and commentary on news and other topics.  I encourage you to support them.  They don’t usually ask for a lot for what they provide, and it is an alternative to what corporate news wants you to believe.  Be diligent; and maybe even join in!  Use your voice to add to the mix! We all have a part to play.

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