Apparently, it’s difficult for NPR to maintain that “objectivity and balance” when their own political correspondent is also working for Rupert Murdoch’s propaganda machine. In her recent interview with Rachel Martin, Liasson said that Joe Biden’s entry would be a “positive,” because it would bring “more competition to the race.” However, she went on to ask: “What does he offer that’s unique, that’s different from Hillary Clinton? He’s very similar to her in his profile…(and) he certainly can’t capture the anti-Establishment fever that has been sweeping the Democratic base.”

The panic really is starting to show.

dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)

6. They are supposed to report, not make, the news.

Reply to Octafish (Reply #3)

Mon Sep 7, 2015, 03:42 PM

Sep 2015

I have found memories of drive time with a cup of coffee and NPR on the radio.....back in the day.
But dumped them, along with the tv, when the slanted exploitation became so obvious.

Our house has the wonderful sound of silence now.
We use headphones for music and videos, so that other family members can enjoy reading or listening to the birds, etc.

RiverLover

(7,830 posts)

4. ...Not Quite All Things Considered

Reply to tiredtoo (Original post)

Mon Sep 7, 2015, 01:02 PM

Sep 2015

Not Quite All Things Considered: Why the Mainstream Media Discounts Bernie Sanders

Orrex

(63,216 posts)

5. I hate to be a wet blanket, but...

Reply to tiredtoo (Original post)

Mon Sep 7, 2015, 01:11 PM

Sep 2015

Mara Liasson has been pulling this double-whammy for years, pushing the Conservative talking points while somehow getting credit for being politically objective.

The fact that she ignored Sanders is nothing new from her, and honestly it shouldn't be the last straw. Her last straw should have been a decade ago.

tiredtoo

(2,949 posts)

8. not sure if this means anything but

Reply to tiredtoo (Original post)

Tue Sep 8, 2015, 10:55 AM

Sep 2015

both NPR and Debbie Wassernam Shultz have responded somewhat favorable to complaints posted on their websites. Threatening a stop of donations based on their actions.

Xyzse

(8,217 posts)

9. Goodness, well, I have stopped as well for a while now.

Reply to tiredtoo (Original post)

Tue Sep 8, 2015, 10:58 AM

Sep 2015

I tried to read the link you sent, I honestly did.
However, their site with that really off-putting red color just blasted my eyes, and it makes things barely readable.

I sincerely hope the site owners would change their color scheme or lay out at the least.

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