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OAITW r.2.0

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5. Politainment. The new, serious news sideline.

Reply to TwilightZone (Reply #1)

Tue Mar 26, 2024, 07:47 PM

Mar 26

What if you interviewed intelligent Biden voters for their comments? Boring.

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I don't understand the continuing need for the news to ask trump supporters about world/govt affairs [View all] SouthernDem4ever Mar 26 OP

It's for entertainment purposes. TwilightZone Mar 26 #1

Politainment. The new, serious news sideline. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 26 #5

I think that's the point. the soundbites are more interesting than well thought out answers. Srkdqltr Mar 26 #2

No reporter can resist the lure of the Red State safari. tanyev Mar 26 #3

They're called "cletus safaris" PSPS Mar 26 #4

The term for them in the biz is "cletus safaris" and they're the bread & butter of lazy/unqualified reporters. PSPS Mar 26 #6

It's easier than journalism, and they don't get paid by the word . . . hatrack Mar 26 #7

Same for asking Drumpf about "policy" things UTUSN Mar 26 #8

Ratings.. what all their Bullshit is about. Cha Mar 26 #9

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