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13. I've heard that a lot of news stations *require* their staff to talk over events like that

Reply to ProudToBeBlueInRhody (Original post)

Mon Jan 21, 2013, 06:31 PM

Jan 2013

Some rule along the lines of "unless there's an important speech you can't stay silent for more than three seconds," or something similarly precise and ridiculous.

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Why does MSNBC bother running the parade? [View all] ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jan 2013 OP

They just got through talking about Malia's dating life bluestateguy Jan 2013 #1

She's dating? dmr Jan 2013 #4

Exactly! I'm not sure she's old enough. No one asked US. Squinch Jan 2013 #6

It was all hypothetical bluestateguy Jan 2013 #7

Switched to CNN due to that. Eom elfin Jan 2013 #2

CSPAN has been MERCIFULLY silent--you see the parade, you hear the MC and the music, and NO talking MADem Jan 2013 #3

It really has been a joy and their cameras cover everything.. monmouth3 Jan 2013 #9

CSPAN here too treestar Jan 2013 #12

That is the reason i switched ro CNN riverbendviewgal Jan 2013 #5

MSNBC's coverage has been horrible imo! cash__whatiwant Jan 2013 #8

CSPAN. BumRushDaShow Jan 2013 #10

I don't mind good commentary, but make it useful and know when to shut up. NYC Liberal Jan 2013 #11

I've heard that a lot of news stations *require* their staff to talk over events like that Posteritatis Jan 2013 #13