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28. I consider it a kind of yuppie news source

Reply to Tiggeroshii (Original post)

Mon Jan 13, 2020, 04:02 PM

Jan 2020

I don't think they try to cover things in a progressive way, certainly not for instance hunting in America which one of their reporters did a story on, giving hunters a very nostalgic, traditionalist take.

I will watch Amy Goodman when I want to find a news program.

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Is NPR a reliable news source? [View all] Tiggeroshii Jan 2020 OP

It's an excellent news source underpants Jan 2020 #1

Not as good as it used to be IMO. trotsky Jan 2020 #2

+1 sandensea Jan 2020 #29

Their "top of the hour" stuff is very good. Some of their reporting is excellent. Coventina Jan 2020 #3

For the most part, yes. Caliman73 Jan 2020 #4

if you are asking if they make shit up or lie.... getagrip_already Jan 2020 #5

Reliably conservative? mitch96 Jan 2020 #9

I started listening to them around watergate.. early 70's getagrip_already Jan 2020 #11

I pretty much agree with your assessment rurallib Jan 2020 #17

Yes! Rider3 Jan 2020 #19

Tossed out Cokie Roberts? Scoopster Jan 2020 #13

only as a contributor.. not a reporter getagrip_already Jan 2020 #18

Ugh! I wish they'd forced out Cokie Roberts! She was a sickening Bush apologist. Coventina Jan 2020 #31

ME and ATC bend over backwards to present both sides "equally"; NPR's podcasts are better. WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2020 #6

Often! Newest Reality Jan 2020 #7

I think its a very reliable source... jcgoldie Jan 2020 #8

better than most, but they play "bothsidesdoit" on occasion NRaleighLiberal Jan 2020 #10

Mostly, yes Leith Jan 2020 #12

The reporting and features are absolutely top-notch. My main criticism bullwinkle428 Jan 2020 #14

Exactly 5X Jan 2020 #26

+1 uponit7771 Jan 2020 #27

They were particularly nasty this morning greenjar_01 Jan 2020 #15

definitely a mixed bag, but for American news media, they're top tier 0rganism Jan 2020 #16

Turned me off years ago La Coliniere Jan 2020 #20

Ever since Bush 43 replaced key NPR honchos, it has leaned right. nt tblue37 Jan 2020 #21

Corporate donors slant NPR's reporting. alwaysinasnit Jan 2020 #22

One of the best news sources. obnoxiousdrunk Jan 2020 #23

Nice Polite Republicans NPR Buzz cook Jan 2020 #24

NPR was one of the first major media outlets to call trump lies as they are. uncle ray Jan 2020 #35

Haven't seen it myself. Buzz cook Jan 2020 #36

It fails when it lets Republikkks lie. maxsolomon Jan 2020 #25

I consider it a kind of yuppie news source Beringia Jan 2020 #28

Speaking in a hushed, calm, monotone voice does not mean... tandem5 Jan 2020 #30

Conservative lite for a long time no thanks . I have better news sources on my dial lunasun Jan 2020 #32

I don't listen to my local public radio station for political news or opinion. hunter Jan 2020 #33

I like them, Turin_C3PO Jan 2020 #34