Re: What is news worthy?
It's all about the ratings. Our local networks cover the following:
1. Fires
2. Murders, stabbings or pedofiles moving next door
3. The Weather
4. Abused animal stories
Remember, TV, as a national medium, must speak to the lowest common denominator, and that seems to be, well, pretty basic. What they lack is the will to produce in-depth thought pieces that take a local event and cover the broader implications.
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