tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887040195899070091.post895013107139604346..comments2024-03-17T00:21:44.824-07:00Comments on Blog: Media and the EconomyBrian Krassensteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457959341206396486noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4887040195899070091.post-86302929514541478972009-03-24T12:27:00.000-07:002009-03-24T12:27:00.000-07:00I completely agree.This is the same with politics....I completely agree.<BR/><BR/>This is the same with politics. Whatever the major news outlets decide to cover is what usually tips the election one way or the other. The coverage often has a lot to do with personalities and political gossip and very little to do with the policies the politicians are supporting.<BR/><BR/>In both politics and economics, the major news outlets cover what will get them the best ratings. Having in depth programs about economic and political policies does not lead to large audiences, but horserace politics and the latest greatest stock pick or sensational story of the day brings in the audiences, the ratings, and the advertising money.<BR/><BR/>This is why I can't wait for the internet to merge with our living room television sets. We need more choices on our television screens. Closing out the cable monopoly media lineups will go a loing way in improving our economic and political literacy.<BR/><BR/>http:;//www.peaceisactive.com<BR/>http://www.economicchat.comAll Inclusive Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17183744997037609917noreply@blogger.com