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June Woodard's avatar

I think the only time I had to back off on the news was during the aftermath of 9/11. I was watching on T.V., and reading about it in the paper, and I eventually got overwhelmed. Other than that, I want to be informed about what is going on in the world. You just never know when things can affect your life. I see nothing wrong with expanding your horizons away from your immediate space.

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Stephen Driscoll's avatar

Got angry with the news this am. PS, page two and three, three articles about mass shootings and one about NRA opposing some restrictions on rapid fire guns or high capacity magazines. I was tempted to close computer.

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John Sullivan's avatar

I worked in news and media for more than 60 years, so I could write a book...but wait, You 've done that, so I'll be quick. Once upon a time, "news" came in brief bursts, mainly mixed with entertainment in newspapers, but later in radio and tv. Sometimes, news included the details. Now, sadly, "news" is a 24-hour stream of headlines and opinion, delivered at peak volume. It's no wonder some people turn their backs on that. We'll never go back to the old days, so we'd better learn to be more discerning. (The return of the funnies would help.)

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Kevin Robbins's avatar

I subscribed to Christian Science Monitor for news at one time. They were very good and I don’t recall why I let them go. I’d certainly recommend them. I subscribe to PS, TU, WaPo, Daily Beast, Bulwark, The Atlantic now and listen to a few podcasts regularly so can’t take on anymore. Working my way through the January 6th report with occasional interruptions for other books.

It’s nice to be retired. Can’t imagine ignoring what’s happening in the world. Curiously keeps me going. And caffeine.

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Ken Tingley's avatar

Try PBS Newshourat 6 or 6:30. You will learn a lot.

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Bob Henke's avatar

I’m completely ambivalent to the metal detectors. Similarly, I am sure legislators with an ankle holster, pocket knife, or high-heeled shoes pose a pretty minimal threat and certainly not worth the necessary overhead.

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Mary Enhorning's avatar

I think every one of us gets news avoidant sometimes these days. What with the devastation caused by climate change and then the deniers, what can we expect? Then there are those who say our last election wasn’t valid. And so many of us don’t go to Church anymore to hear sermons about how we should love our fellow men and women.

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W Tucker's avatar

Ken do you have a link to the “Trust News,” website? My web search failed to return the site.

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Ken Tingley's avatar

I believe it is trustingnews.org it is a newsletter you need to subscribe to but it is free.

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W Tucker's avatar

Ken the following link is to a YouTube you may find interesting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgZPJpdmw3A “Why Was News So Neutral in the 50's & 60's?”

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Gina Leclair's avatar

I got a lot out of your talk last week at the Moreau Community Center. I had stopped following the news when COVID was pressing in everywhere. You made many great points. I will be following the news again. I always did like it. Thanks so much!

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Jeanne Mathewson's avatar

Actually I read more than watch. I access three newspapers plus your Front Page. One thing I did watch was the presumably boring certification of the President on CNN. It turned into a horror story.

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W Tucker's avatar

It is, thank you.

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