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By: Progressive Radio Network Host Mitchell Rabin (A Better World - 6pm-EST)
There is a lot of good news out there, such as news to make you smile about the robustness of the human spirit even in "the worst of times" as Dickens would say. There are heroes that show up in daily life, helping those in need, risking their comfort and sometimes their lives. In so many ways, humans can be so impressive and powerful for the good. And while not reported on at any length, there are some news stories that highlight the heroic. These people stand as models for us all.
Most news found on commercial TV or radio is filtered through corporate agendas. This is particularly disturbing because some of these corporations own media companies almost like playtoys and more importantly, as a gateway which delimits the news and defines what is news, plus what, per their financial agenda, is newsworthy. As a result, ABC, NBC and CBS as news gatekeepers, not as impartial reporters, literally mold public opinion about the important issues of our day and even choose what those issues even are. It’s not just informing, it’s not just influencing: it is molding, and there are important distinctions between these.