Most likely, I do too much analysis of the American media. However, my career in journalism has spanned almost 50 years, so I have plenty of emotion invested in the subject.
As you may know, I believe the corporations that control information flow in the USA are essentially corrupt. They skew their presentations, pandering to the ideological bent of their audiences.
Here's one very vivid example. CBS News was once the most powerful press agency in the world. Cronkite, Murrow, Mike Wallace. Although many CBS people held liberal beliefs, the news was presented straight, with many points of view considered.
Today, it's a different story. Liberal commentator Rachel Maddow has a new book called "Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism."
MAGA voters are the fascists.
Ms. Maddow was given a coveted spot on CBS Sunday Morning to promote her book.
Nothing wrong with that.
Conservative Mark Levin also has a new book called "The Democrat Party Hates America." That effort is far outselling Ms. Maddow.
But you will not see Mr. Levin on CBS Sunday Morning.
Why not?
You already know the answer to that question.
See you this evening for the No Spin News.
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