Where do you get your news from?

Mrd00d · 03-07-2012, 03:10 PM

Used to read newspapers at work, but now I read techdirt.com for tech news and Russia Today once every blue moon. And I read any article that sparks my interest from my facebook news feed. But I don't do that much news. I think local news is a huge waste of time and braincells.

hip hop bunny hop · 03-08-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MoonlitSunshine

Do you read anything that isn't a left-wing publication?

Eh? I dunno if you're speaking to me, but if so, most of the sources I gave are Conservative.

Electrophonic Tonic · 03-08-2012, 09:45 PM

I used to really like The Week. They present the main idea of a current topic, then site other articles that usually for, against and to the point of the topic. But, they've become less about actual news and more about things like, no kidding, Why is the font on the Drive movie poster pink?

As for the TV news, as long as you know how to separate the talking heads and opinions from the actual news, they're basically all the same. Anderson Cooper and Shepard Smith are two anchors I listen to on a more than occasional basis.

TockTockTock · 03-08-2012, 11:28 PM

I'm a massive fan of NPR, and I'll occasionally have either CNN or MSNBC on. Sometimes, though, the news can just be a bit much for me. It seems like 90% of the subjects they cover are negative, depressing, shocking, etc... Why not focus on the more positive things happening in the world, too?

EDIT: That was a rhetorical question... I know why they cover what they cover (it gets better ratings). I just have this naive hope/wish that they may change a bit.

right-track · 03-12-2012, 12:21 PM

For major international news, the BBC or Sky. Then a trip over to RT and Al Jazeera for comparison.
Don't bother with newspapers anymore, but the Independent online isn't bad.

blastingas10 · 03-12-2012, 12:29 PM

My mama says that news is the devil, so she tells me what I need to know.

TheBig3 · 03-12-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Pat

I'm a massive fan of NPR, and I'll occasionally have either CNN or MSNBC on. Sometimes, though, the news can just be a bit much for me. It seems like 90% of the subjects they cover are negative, depressing, shocking, etc... Why not focus on the more positive things happening in the world, too?

EDIT: That was a rhetorical question... I know why they cover what they cover (it gets better ratings). I just have this naive hope/wish that they may change a bit.

Whats negative? What would you cover that's positive?

Freebase Dali · 03-12-2012, 05:26 PM

I listen to news talk radio in my car, mostly. A local Conservative channel (KPEL 96.5).
Other than that, I have a few different news apps on my phone, but I generally just have a quick glance at them when I'm on the sh*tter or something.

slatesphanboi · 03-13-2012, 10:41 AM

I try to tune into a wide variety of news media.

When at home I channel surf the major 24-hour cable news outlets. However I have started boycotting MSNBC due to their blacklisting of Pat Buchanan.

At work I listen to NPR when I have a chance and the local NPR affiliate has alot of local news too.

I also like Jeff Rense as well!

Howard the Duck · 03-16-2012, 08:19 AM

i mostly get it from yahoo

agree with jackPat, too much negativity - natural disasters, crimes, failing economies, deaths

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TockTockTock They/Them Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,914	I'm a massive fan of NPR, and I'll occasionally have either CNN or MSNBC on. Sometimes, though, the news can just be a bit much for me. It seems like 90% of the subjects they cover are negative, depressing, shocking, etc... Why not focus on the more positive things happening in the world, too? EDIT: That was a rhetorical question... I know why they cover what they cover (it gets better ratings). I just have this naive hope/wish that they may change a bit. Last edited by TockTockTock; 03-08-2012 at 11:35 PM.

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03-08-2012, 09:45 PM	#23 (permalink)
Electrophonic Tonic Your Ad Here Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 876	I used to really like The Week. They present the main idea of a current topic, then site other articles that usually for, against and to the point of the topic. But, they've become less about actual news and more about things like, no kidding, *Why is the font on the Drive* movie poster pink?** As for the TV news, as long as you know how to separate the talking heads and opinions from the actual news, they're basically all the same. Anderson Cooper and Shepard Smith are two anchors I listen to on a more than occasional basis.

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right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	For major international news, the BBC or Sky. Then a trip over to RT and Al Jazeera for comparison. Don't bother with newspapers anymore, but the Independent online isn't bad.

03-12-2012, 12:29 PM	#26 (permalink)
blastingas10 Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,126	My mama says that news is the devil, so she tells me what I need to know.

03-12-2012, 05:26 PM	#28 (permalink)
Freebase Dali Partying on the inside Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5,584	I listen to news talk radio in my car, mostly. A local Conservative channel (KPEL 96.5). Other than that, I have a few different news apps on my phone, but I generally just have a quick glance at them when I'm on the sh*tter or something.

03-13-2012, 10:41 AM	#29 (permalink)
slatesphanboi Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 124	I try to tune into a wide variety of news media. When at home I channel surf the major 24-hour cable news outlets. However I have started boycotting MSNBC due to their blacklisting of Pat Buchanan. At work I listen to NPR when I have a chance and the local NPR affiliate has alot of local news too. I also like Jeff Rense as well!