Today I was watching a show with an exceptionally reliable expert who worked in IMF for 45 years. I was extremely interested to hear what he had to say. His analysis was very pertinent. But God, I was so frustrated when the show presenter did not stop interrupting to state cliches and populist nonettis. She aggressively countered his professional information and data with just opinions, opiniated opinions not based on any research or data.
The result is that she transformed a discussion that could have been particularly useful into interruptions when the expert reached some interesting information that I wanted to hear. I honestly was not interested in her shallow two-dimensional statements. Pure populism, not journalism or media!
And this is not the first time I have faced the same situation. It is becoming a trend. The more interruptions and cliches the better it is a characteristic of the young generation of Lebanese show hosts and interviewers.
Even worse are the show hosts who bring opposing politicians or opinion leaders and fuel the discussion into a shouting match.
Even veteran hosts are being driven to emulate this behavior though to a lesser extent, as if ashamed of what they are doing.
It is infuriating, but it is also dangerous. The shows are followed by a wide audience and present a warped view of the situation and of ethics. They promote populism and clichés. People in Lebanon still rely on television and radio to get their news and form their opinions.
Sorry, this blog is also just a cry, an expression of frustration. It does not add anything of value.
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