| Television is just one of the many ways to keep | | | | although it is important that you trust your channel's |
| yourself informed of local, national, and world news. | | | | news reporter, do not let his or her appearance be |
| Many people have preferred channels that they | | | | the only reason for your watching the news! |
| choose, usually based on the quality of information | | | | Of course, if you are truly serious about the news, |
| and the amount of political bias presented. As the | | | | not just hearing the latest sports update, you'll also |
| division between America's political left and right | | | | need to consider the content that is discussed. The |
| becomes even more intense, you've probably noticed | | | | good thing is that with 24 hour news channels, there |
| more than ever the biases that the standard | | | | is more variety in the programming. You can watch a |
| networks have. Regardless of whether you are a | | | | debate between political science experts at 11:30 at |
| tree hugging liberal or a conservative soccer mom, | | | | night, or you can view a more traditional summary of |
| sometimes it is nice to get a direct and minimally | | | | the day's top headlines around dinnertime. |
| biased report on what's going on in your country and | | | | Furthermore, the array of channels also includes |
| in the world. Unfortunately, many cable TV providers | | | | international news, so if you feel like gaining a |
| don't have much to offer when it comes to getting | | | | different perspective or knowledge of what's going |
| you the news. Luckily, there are a number of satellite | | | | on in Israel, you can watch an Israeli news channel. |
| TV providers that significantly extend the normal | | | | Weeding out the overly biased channels shouldn't be |
| selection of news channels, allowing you to find a | | | | too difficult, but you also might find it entertaining |
| suitable informant. | | | | once in a while to do a comparative analysis of a |
| Finding an entirely unbiased news provider will not be | | | | couple channels. For example you could focus on a |
| easy, and it might be impossible that one even exists. | | | | specific news event and see how different channels |
| But with more news channels to choose from, you | | | | present the topic. Or you could pay attention to how |
| will be able to distinguish between those that are | | | | much time channels dedicate to presidential |
| excessively blatant in their views from the others | | | | happenings, the latest news on wall street, or the |
| that do not let opinion interfere too much in delivering | | | | failing economy, just to name a few ideas. In doing |
| the news to you. | | | | this kind of analysis, you will have a one up on |
| You'll want to be able to trust the news reporters as | | | | anyone who tries to criticize your preferred network. |
| well. With the help of your high definition television, | | | | If you are unhappy with the current selection of |
| you might be able to detect signs of lying, the use of | | | | news providers that your television provider offers, |
| too much make up (a sure sign that you cannot trust | | | | you should definitely look into satellite TV. Once |
| this person), among other details that your screen will | | | | installed, you'll be able to find the perfect news |
| pick up. The people who share the news with you | | | | channel. Before long, you'll be the most informed |
| are strategically selected by the networks, and | | | | neighbor on the block! |