Many will wonder why I am writing this blog. Those who witnessed the birth of CNN and how it affected access to information and was critical in shaping global public opinion might understand my nostalgia and emotional relation to CNN.
I am glad to have them expose the weaknesses and dangerous ideology of a Trump presidency.
But I am sad because they seem to be leading a political campaign which is not what balanced media is all about.
I rely on them for information, specially that I am almost all the time on the move.
Lately, I have just been shutting off the TV because I am bored of hearing them going after Trump all the time, for everything. Many important news is not covered. In addition, the sound criticism is being lost within all the hoopla.
Lately what shocked me is the line they are adopting towards the Iranian declarations and caricatures of Trump during the revolution celebration. Smirks and as if they are happy if the Iranians demean the USA. It is shocking. I would understand if they are taking side with a third country opposing the US on values of human rights and freedoms. But Iran??
This is counterproductive. Their audience is global, it is not formed of people who just want to hear what they like. Their audience wants balanced news.
It is sad if CNN becomes the other side of the coin of Fox News.
How can we fight populism and national socialism if we do not have a balanced media?
I am glad to have them expose the weaknesses and dangerous ideology of a Trump presidency.
But I am sad because they seem to be leading a political campaign which is not what balanced media is all about.
I rely on them for information, specially that I am almost all the time on the move.
Lately, I have just been shutting off the TV because I am bored of hearing them going after Trump all the time, for everything. Many important news is not covered. In addition, the sound criticism is being lost within all the hoopla.
Lately what shocked me is the line they are adopting towards the Iranian declarations and caricatures of Trump during the revolution celebration. Smirks and as if they are happy if the Iranians demean the USA. It is shocking. I would understand if they are taking side with a third country opposing the US on values of human rights and freedoms. But Iran??
This is counterproductive. Their audience is global, it is not formed of people who just want to hear what they like. Their audience wants balanced news.
It is sad if CNN becomes the other side of the coin of Fox News.
How can we fight populism and national socialism if we do not have a balanced media?
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