Lesson 02.04- Broadcast Television

  As I was tentatively watching FOX News, one of my favorite networks, I began to pay close attention to the opinions being expressed as well as the effectiveness of the program. Because I am a strong Republican, I thoroughly enjoy the information provided from this news network, although I realize that it is quite biased. Today's interviews and broadcasts were completely focused around the presidential debates that occurred yesterday, making for an interesting show.

  I would absolutely classify FOX as a political news network, and I highly doubt anyone would disagree with me. There are an abundance of opinions constantly shared throughout the show, although these opinions come from both Democrats and Republicans. Today while watching The O'Reilly Factor (portion of FOX News), one of Barrack Obama's Democratic coordinators appeared on  the show. O'Reilly and the Democrat went back and forth debating on issues all across the board. Although the show is presumably conservative, Democratic opinions definitely wedge their way in there.

  On one instance, O'Reilly clearly stated that "There is no question about who won the debate last night, if this were a spelling bee, Obama would have been out in the first round." This, of course,  is an opinion. There is no problem with news networks sharing their own opinions, considering that the viewers of FOX News are listening to hear the conservative side of the election. When it comes down to hearing straight to the point, non-biased news, FOX is not your source. But if you're looking for a tad of entertainment and an exceptional amount of political debates, FOX is your place.