The Media

Copyright 2008 F. Bruce Abel

Ever since I listened to WLW's Bob Trumpy talk privately I realized that the sine qua non of radio and TV is to entertain. So take outrageous positions. Ask dopey questions at a debate.

What does the listener get? Garbage, and distorted looks at the candidate. More important, what does he not get? What the candidate thinks on serious issues.

On the other hand it's too early to get the latter. Give them room to breathe! And learn.