Monday, January 18, 2021

Where Do I Get My News From?

 Introduction: Max length should be 1 paragraph

In this day and age, staying up to date on the events ongoing throughout the world and across the country have become ever more important. It seems as for every day that passes, a new story breaks that surpasses the last in importance, severity, and grandiosity. Although this never ending hype train seems to get larger and larger, it is always important to know that you are getting your news from a reputable source. As such, I thought it would be useful for anyone who is looking for news sources to learn where I get my news from.


Source 1: Apple News


My first source, Apple News, is also my primary source of news. Apple News is merely an aggregate app that lists the new compiled from various sources ranging from the larger networks like CNN and FOX to the more local papers. I would recommend this source because it allows you to keep up-to-date on global events and then look for the other sources further down on this list. The app is app is only available on an iPhone but you can get the app here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-news/id1066498020 


Source 2: CNN


CNN's Motto has, since the very beginning, been "The Most Trusted Name In News". While that motto has seemingly been little more than a joke for the past couple years; non-the-less, it is still the main source of news for many Americans. As such, even though I do believe it to be biased similarly to other news networks, it is still important to know the arguments and stories being shared by those across the political isle. In essence, CNN can be used to learn accurately about scientific achievements but when it comes to issues related to politics, I see and use it as just a way to hear one side of the story.

CNN's Front Page: https://www.cnn.com/


Source 3: FOX


FOX News is, for all intensive purposes, the opposite of CNN. It too has been heavily criticized by its political adversaries for being too biased. This assertion, while not completely unfounded, shines a light on why I use it as a source. FOX is one of the top media companies in the country and covers a broad scope of national news. Using FOX News you generally gain a contrasting view from CNN which allows you to find the truth in between.



Source 4: Louder With Crowder


Steven Crowder is a right wing comedian and political commentator. He uses comedy and humor to lay out the points of a topic to his audience in an entertaining manor. He has worked to create a diverse staff which adds to the quality of the podcast. This gives a wide range of new points, arguments, and perspectives that would otherwise be absent in this casual setting.


Louder With Crowder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIveFvW-ARp_B_RckhweNJw


Source 5: Tim Pool


Tim Pool and his Podcast are not dissimilar to the work that Steven Crowder has done. Tim Pool was also a founding member and the first investigative journalist at Vice News. During which time he earned many awards while traveling the globe before leaving Vice due to what he saw as a mix of tabloid journalism and politicizing of the news. After leaving Vice he created his own podcast in which he discusses the news and does his own investigative journalism as to the stories with his two cohosts. Recently, he began the process towards creating his own news agency which will be similar to that of a watchdog group as they will be focused on calling out other news agencies for their efforts in spinning and misinforming the public.


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