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Al Gore speaks about his independent media channel.
How do you get your news these days? If you’re reading this article you probably get your news from a variety of sources including, but not limited to, newspapers, blogs, radio, and TV. In today’s complex information gathering world, reading the newspaper and researching issues on the Internet is a vital part of being an informed citizen, but it’s not always convenient.
TV always seems to be convenient. They’re everywhere. The TV can be the focal point of your attention or mere background noise, but it’s always turned on, and if there isn’t a sports game on, or House is a rerun, then it’s probably tuned into the news.
Unfortunately, the noise emanating from that beautiful flat screen hung on the wall is worth less than the nails used to hang it there. A quick scan of the day’s headlines will tell you everything that’s going to be said on the nightly news.
It's a complete waste of time to watch a glut of pretty anchorwomen and geriatric “experts” spew conventional B.S. If you’re not an undecided voter waiting desperately for a candidate to say something that triggers an explosion in your voting consciousness, there’s really no point in flipping back and forth between the 24-hour cable networks.
The authenticity and depth of the reports, titled viewer created content, is what separates it from the mainstream media. Watching real people talk about issues that affect their lives, issues that are turned into soundbites by the networks, is informative and rewarding.
Al Gore, the international innovator, and would-be President started this new media project. It’s a blend of Internet, television, and new media aimed at a young adult audience.
Some of the short videos I’ve seen on the channel lately have been outstanding. I was shocked to see gritty footage of an American in the middle of a small town Islamic war rally. These journalists are able to go places Katie Couric or Matt Lauer could never, would never, travel to. Jihad anyone?
Videos are submitted to Current TV from all over the world. They’re so informative, so direct that once you tune in you’ll be hooked. Whether it’s an artist from Canada promoting her work, a report about the British Ministry of Defense releasing documents on UFO sightings, or a video detailing a fresh, flexible way to pick up girls, there is something for everyone on Current TV.
Plus, the election coverage has been superb.
Add this medium to your growing list of information gathering habits. You won’t be sorry. After all, it’s the future of TV. Hopefully.
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