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3. So wait, should I be excited or not?

Tue Jan 2, 2018, 08:38 AM

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This doesn’t sound like that model. It sounds more like the podcast/YouTube model. Maybe they did that to keep their costs down. I’m interested to see what they can do.

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So wait, should I be excited or not? Renew Deal Jan 2018 #3

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A voice that some people might need........ BlueJac Jan 2018 #10

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This is a sign of the times. I like it. (nt) Paladin Jan 2018 #14

Why throw cold water on it? Cary Jan 2018 #15

This. MontanaMama Jan 2018 #27

The "liberal talk radio model failed" blurb came straight from conservatives AllyCat Jan 2018 #16

Two words: Radio, entertaining rlegro Jan 2018 #17

We need more consolidation not more fracturing. cstanleytech Jan 2018 #18

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This is good news! I'm a streamer with Roku devices Lay it on me! Honeycombe8 Jan 2018 #20

I use Roku as well. Try the Pluto app. True_Blue Jan 2018 #61

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K and Rec. riversedge Jan 2018 #28

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That "fearless liberals" concept is so pre-trump. Paladin Jan 2018 #31

Fear and echoes. AtheistCrusader Jan 2018 #33

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Fear and ridicule DeltaLitProf Jan 2018 #48

I think it's a good thing. As media ownership becomes more and more consolidated, we need additional OregonBlue Jan 2018 #30

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Stick around. AtheistCrusader Jan 2018 #39

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Much agreed . . . DeltaLitProf Jan 2018 #49

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+1 How can this new outlet not be welcomed and encouraged, beats me. appalachiablue Jan 2018 #58

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Maybe toward the end . . . DeltaLitProf Jan 2018 #50

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Encouraging colsohlibgal Jan 2018 #45

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