Alexandra Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 It seems like their alot of journalists on both sides that are foaming at the mouth don't you think? Is there a website or newsource that you like that is a little more scholarly and subdued, middle of the road sort of thing? I just want the facts (ma'am). :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokotg Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 well, NPR is certainly scholarly and subdued. I think it's pretty middle of the road (the news anyway), but I'm sure others will say differently. (I think one thing that's been made very clear to me over the past few days is that people have such wildly different ideas about what "bias" in the media looks like that there's very little hope of finding any sort of common ground anytime this century). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laylamcb Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I also love NPR. And I've just about given up ALL nightly news other than The News Hour with Jim Lehrer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_Edgerton Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I get The Week magazine. It is great! If you don't have television it is wonderful. I also listen to NPR, I often go to Google news, and I also have a look at the BBC each day. But, The Week is great for staying informed about tons of topics...both here and abroad. Good luck finding something that suites you...I agree that foamy is not a good look for all those journalists:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 It seems like their alot of journalists on both sides that are foaming at the mouth don't you think? Is there a website or newsource that you like that is a little more scholarly and subdued, middle of the road sort of thing?I just want the facts (ma'am). :glare: I'm a huge fan of The Economist. You'll get a little sticker shock at the subscription price. But I have no need of Newsweek, Time, US News or other weeklies. Plus I can pretty much blow off watching the evening news. I think that there is an educator discount that homeschoolers can use. They have a bit of an outsider's perspective, which I appreciate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 NPR is excellent. I also like watching the BBC news. Their take on our issues offers an 'outside perspective' that is often very unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I'm a huge fan of The Economist. You'll get a little sticker shock at the subscription price. But I have no need of Newsweek, Time, US News or other weeklies. Plus I can pretty much blow off watching the evening news.I think that there is an educator discount that homeschoolers can use. They have a bit of an outsider's perspective, which I appreciate. Reading this weekly for the last 15 years has been the single most enlightening pursuit of my life. I wish the whole world read it. (Keep in mind I once argued that the world would be better off if we all talked like John Gielgud, too). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I agree with those above who mentioned NPR, The News Hour (PBS), and the Economist. I also enjoy the LA Times. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I enjoy NPR and BBC. I also like to read or watch sources that are considered extremely liberal and extremely conservative so that I can compare the viewpoints. I'll have to check out The News Hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I enjoy NPR and BBC. I also like to read or watch sources that are considered extremely liberal and extremely conservative so that I can compare the viewpoints. I'll have to check out The News Hour. How could I forget the BBC? :tongue_smilie: And while I haven't had a subscription in sometime, the Christian Science Monitor has been outstanding covering international stories others are not. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivetails Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 When I'm looking for Canadian news, I usually go to CBC and when I'm looking for more world news, I go to CNN - you can find world news on CBC, but I find it easier to go to CNN...there's more there. :) (When I actually remember to read the news, that is. I'm bad for not being up on current events. Shhhh.) (Most of the time, the news is depressing anyway. Blah.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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