(Al Gore's new) Cable Channel Looks to 'Democratize' TV (NPR)

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Cable Channel Looks to 'Democratize' TV

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Morning Edition, July 29, 2005 · On Monday a new television network premieres. Former Vice President Al Gore is one of the founders. It's not on the air yet, but already it's created controversy.

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1. oh they're some right wingers feeling

nauseous?

[napi21]

2. Anyone know if it's going to be streaming?

I live a little north of Atlanta so I already know it's not going to be on any local stations HERE! I'd love to listen to their first broadcasts.

I didn't go to the top link to listen because I have Schultz streaming now, but I'd love to find this new station!

[lateo]

3. How long until big money advertisers take it over?

[Voltaire99]

4. This is the fear.

Another is the urge toward "balance" of the sort Gore nauseatingly foisted upon his journalism students when he invited Rupert Murdoch to come lecture them.

However, I've been impressed by Gore's late-life awakening. Having largely wasted the first three quarters of his life as a go-along milquetoast, he appears (in the fiery speeches, anyway, since 2002) to have discovered a more meaningful politics.

I'll give him the benefit of the doubt until the channel's unveiled, but my hopes aren't exactly doing the in-air splits.

[lateo]

5. I agree...

As always I'm taking a wait and see approach.

[donkeyotay]

6. He gave some great speeches. nt