Is it time for a major news network controlled by an independent?

[-Peacemaker-]

The availabile major news channels are openly campaigning for one party or another. The right has one channel, and left has like 3 or 4, and they each run the exact same material. It’s like watching a election coverage nonstop. Wasn’t there a time when we only had to do this once every 4 years? Anyways, it’s time for a major news resource from the perspective of someone between the political aisles, who isn’t the type that falls to pieces when one of the two major parties doesn’t win

 

[Brickjectivity]

The availabile major news channels are openly campaigning for one party or another. The right has one channel, and left has like 3 or 4, and they each run the exact same material. It’s like watching a election coverage nonstop. Wasn’t there a time when we only had to do this once every 4 years? Anyways, it’s time for a major news resource from the perspective of someone between the political aisles, who isn’t the type that falls to pieces when one of the two major parties doesn’t win

I don't know. It may have always been this way since the constitution was written. I'm not sure that its always been this way however in other countries. 4 years is a pretty short cycle, so people are going to talk about it. News has always been pretty nasty business I think. There have always been news sources that have sold out or have opted to go with sensationalism and to ignore the plight of people who really need to be in the news.

 

[-Peacemaker-]

There really are lots of issues to talk about, like health care, social security, the national debt, etc, besides how fascist or communist each side is

 

[sun rise]

I've given up on TV news unless there's something in real time where a camera is helpful.

There are many sources of news online including some very good ones that have little or no a priori bias.

 

[columbus]

I don't much bother with network news. There's plenty of info out there. The networks are like the fast food franchises of the food world.

But I do prefer information sources that are obviously biased. Then you know what you're dealing with. You know what to take seriously, what to investigate further, what to giggle at, etc. And you know that if Fox, BBC, AlJazeera, and the NYT all agree on a fact that it's almost certainly true.
Tom

 

[bobhikes]

The availabile major news channels are openly campaigning for one party or another. The right has one channel, and left has like 3 or 4, and they each run the exact same material. It’s like watching a election coverage nonstop. Wasn’t there a time when we only had to do this once every 4 years? Anyways, it’s time for a major news resource from the perspective of someone between the political aisles, who isn’t the type that falls to pieces when one of the two major parties doesn’t win

In the US PBS is pretty fair and independent in its views. They still have an hour long news show but for most its pretty boring.

 

[Ingledsva]

The availabile major news channels are openly campaigning for one party or another. The right has one channel, and left has like 3 or 4, and they each run the exact same material. It’s like watching a election coverage nonstop. Wasn’t there a time when we only had to do this once every 4 years? Anyways, it’s time for a major news resource from the perspective of someone between the political aisles, who isn’t the type that falls to pieces when one of the two major parties doesn’t win

Is it time for a major news network controlled by an independent?

YES!

And for an insightful earful, - listen to, - or watch, some foreign news channel's info about the goings-on in the USA.

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[YmirGF]

YES!

And for an insightful earful, - listen to, - or watch, some foreign news channel's info about the goings-on in the USA.

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Yeah, I love the The Korean Central News Agency. They are so unbiased it almost hurts.

 

[Sunstone]

News sources do tend to lean towards one or another general interpretation of events -- such as seeing things in a more liberal or a more conservative way -- but I'm rather amused how many fools these days think that all news sources are equally biased or slanted, just in different directions.

 

[Stevicus]

The availabile major news channels are openly campaigning for one party or another. The right has one channel, and left has like 3 or 4, and they each run the exact same material. It’s like watching a election coverage nonstop. Wasn’t there a time when we only had to do this once every 4 years? Anyways, it’s time for a major news resource from the perspective of someone between the political aisles, who isn’t the type that falls to pieces when one of the two major parties doesn’t win

I hardly ever watch news on TV anymore. I browse various news sites on the internet. If I want news about an incident in a particular city, I'll find sources local to that city. I look for multiple sources, too; I never rely on a single source for information.

Even locally, most of what they have on the local newspaper website is a lot of fluff. The quality has gone downhill quite a bit over the past 5 or 10 years, and yet, they expect people to pay more for getting less. I often browse through First Headlines which has links to various newspapers and their top stories, including local stories and articles related to a particular topic.

There are also plenty of independent and alternative news sites out there; there's no need for anyone to depend on the major networks for news. No need to pay for it either. Plenty of sites out there willing to give away the news for free, not to mention all the bloggers and YouTube channels where people are just dying to be heard and get their views out there, without really worrying about whether or not they get paid.

 

[HonestJoe]

All your existing TV news media are independent. They might choose to favour political leans (though I suspect the perception is exaggerated) but they’re not directly controlled by any political party. You might want to consider why they choose to do this; it would be easy for them to move to a more middle ground if they really thought that would attract viewers. I’m not convinced the audience would necessarily want a truly politically neutral broadcaster anyway. Too many Americans are stuck in their partisan ruts that they’d perceive neutral reporting as being against them (often both sides at the same time) and the parties wouldn’t favour them with the exclusive leaks or interviews, especially as a newcomer.

 

[Twilight Hue]

The availabile major news channels are openly campaigning for one party or another. The right has one channel, and left has like 3 or 4, and they each run the exact same material. It’s like watching a election coverage nonstop. Wasn’t there a time when we only had to do this once every 4 years? Anyways, it’s time for a major news resource from the perspective of someone between the political aisles, who isn’t the type that falls to pieces when one of the two major parties doesn’t win

I like Reuters. At least it seems they only report what comes in over the wire.

 

[Jumi]

I take all news sources with a grain of salt in any topic that has potential to be politicized or censored.

 

[-Peacemaker-]

News sources do tend to lean towards one or another general interpretation of events -- such as seeing things in a more liberal or a more conservative way -- but I'm rather amused how many fools these days think that all news sources are equally biased or slanted, just in different directions.

The sources in question are the ones which consist primarily of character assassinations and painting opponents as charicatures.

 

[columbus]

There are also plenty of independent and alternative news sites out there; there's no need for anyone to depend on the major networks for news. No need to pay for it either. Plenty of sites out there willing to give away the news for free, not to mention all the bloggers and YouTube channels

This is a big part of the problem. People don't have to monetize news sources like they used to. So serious journalism doesn't really pay, not like telling people what they want to hear does.
So we get increasingly biased people selling opinions instead of independent news gatherers selling us information.
Tom

 

[Yerda]

The availabile major news channels are openly campaigning for one party or another. The right has one channel, and left has like 3 or 4, and they each run the exact same material. It’s like watching a election coverage nonstop. Wasn’t there a time when we only had to do this once every 4 years? Anyways, it’s time for a major news resource from the perspective of someone between the political aisles, who isn’t the type that falls to pieces when one of the two major parties doesn’t win

There are no independent controllers of corporations. They're all in the rich man's union and their interests are inherently at odds with the public.

That said news without a political bent would be nice. I'm a fan of the Guardian's reporting but reading the site is a daily exercise for my eye-rolling muscles.