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The discussion centers on the disparity between conservative and liberal talk radio in the U.S., highlighting the historical dominance of conservative voices due to factors like listenership demographics and cultural influences from religious communities. Research indicates that a significant portion of talk radio audiences are male, middle-aged, and conservative, which contributes to the success of conservative hosts like Rush Limbaugh and Michael Savage. In contrast, liberal talk radio struggles to attract similar audiences, often criticized for lacking strong personalities and original ideas. Participants debate whether government intervention is necessary to balance the media landscape, with many arguing against it, advocating instead for liberals to improve their offerings rather than relying on regulation. Concerns are raised about misinformation in conservative media, with suggestions for ethical standards in journalism but resistance to licensing journalists. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of media influence on public opinion and political engagement, suggesting that many listeners may be politically apathetic, leading to a cycle of uninformed voting and governance.
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On a similar but different note, how do you think TV news, both local and national, would change if became that all "News" shows must air without commercials or ads anywhere. Thus possibly removing stories that are only there to get people to watch. The networks would have no reason to fight for ratings since they make no money off of it. (though it wouldn't affect party bias at all)
 
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Healey01 said:
...all "News" shows must air without commercials or ads anywhere. Thus possibly removing stories that are only there to get people to watch. The networks would have no reason to fight for ratings since they make no money off of it...
...and therefore have no reason to exist!

Why on Earth would a TV stationsdo this?
 
  • #33
I think it was just luck, or scurrying viewership. The liberals got television talk-news radio, the conservatives got talk-news radio
 
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Apathy has really set in if you need someone on the radio, TV, or print to tell you what your opinion should be. The electorate in this country has simply gotten politically lazy. I love to complain and watch/listen to these guys on the tv/radio, but I don't vote in primaries or even show up to my neighborhood associations meetings. I along with countless others don't make my government's policies my personal responsiblility. I'm content with letting others make the decisions so I can plug away with my day by day. I have gotten the exact government I deserve and now all I can do is complain about the very thing I helped create. I will put the soapbox away now.
 
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Ronnin said:
I have gotten the exact government I deserve and now all I can do is complain about the very thing I helped create.
That basically sums it up for every country in the world.
 

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