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In reply to the discussion: PBS Is Good For You! [View all]Mr.Bee
(1,985 posts)46. GET THE WORD OUT!
The more non-viewing people, or people wasting their time with FoxNewsMax, the better off they and this nation is going to be.
Sway your co-workers with, "have you ever watched the PBS NewsHour for truthful news?'
'How news about from around the rest of the world? England? Germany? France? Japan?'
'See what people are saying that aren't paid by American billionaires?'
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Good and valuable. Watched an interview on MS NOW yesterday, where a group of
allegorical oracle
Yesterday
#4
Yup, and they have a lot of the regional programming that's available to everyone.
GoCubsGo
Yesterday
#13
Actually, those are not ads. They are underwriting spots. Those follow strict rules by law.
summer_in_TX
16 hrs ago
#38
And. . . .if you donate, you will get to see entire seasons of shows before they show on regular network tv
h2ebits
Yesterday
#17
Mr.Bee, I totally agree. I've loved PBS/NPR and our local affiliate since I was about 15 - and I'm pushing 72 now.
Texin
Yesterday
#21
I especially like Frontline's deep dives. Earlier this season I watched the segment on
allegorical oracle
20 hrs ago
#34
Good point - and it's the only children's program not trying to sell them something.
summer_in_TX
16 hrs ago
#39
Wow, coincidentally, I just became a sustaining member via my local station within the past hour after
KPN
Yesterday
#25
The absolutely most fascinating show my husband and I ever saw on PBS is "My Life as a Turkey."
summer_in_TX
15 hrs ago
#42
I've been pleased that PBS and NPR both have had numerous segments on propaganda, fascism,
summer_in_TX
15 hrs ago
#41
I regularly watch PBS for all thing especially their liove coverage of political stuff.
Historic NY
8 hrs ago
#45