minds of too many Americans.

do not wish to upset their audience's sensibilities with what's happening in the real world.

of their stories unless the story is local. This morning coverage is dominated by the Blackhawks, like it has been since Monday night.

Habit I guess. But I can't stand most of them. Especially Paul. Unless it's Friday and he's working with the kids. But he's pretty much a bigot.

I guess I watch because they don't take themselves too seriously. I do like Anna Around Town. And Demetrius and Erin. Definitely more entertainment than news though.

And if you just want headlines and then mind numbing ridiculous stuff, best morning show around.

They spent about 30 seconds on the story of the terrorists, racist, murders in South Carolina. Maybe a minute. While probably 90% is about the Hawks parade.

I understand that the parade is bug news here today. Traffic, weather and public transportation all are part of that. But I think they could spare another minute or two on the mass murder and the lives taken so violently and horribly by this racist piece of shit.

the coverage by reporters on that show was good.

All I could think of was those poor people who survived this horrible shooting. Their despair and reaching for answers and some solace from God was just the most moving part of all of the coverage. And the dignity in such a traumatizing time was incredibly brave...

Well, I'm not sure what news program you were watching, but at 7 am eastern time, The Today Show lead with this story, covered it extensively, did their "sappy bullshit what are you feeling now" interviews. They had the FBI analysis Van Zant on, They discussed as a hate crime, they showed the grainy photo of the alleged killer and the car. It was called over and over a hate crime, so I'm not sure your point is totally accurate.

Which is...... NOW.

So.... thanks. I gotta go.

... and now the co-host is outside in Rock Center kibitzing w. the crowd about "Who's image is on the 10 dollar bill?".

More fun and games.

So much for mass murder.


Oooops. Roker's on to "moisture and tropical depression in Missouri" now.

Flood watches too.


He doesn't sound too worried.

Enough TV for me today.

aired the entire Press Conference this morning. 7 AM? My husband had it on but I was taking a shower and only caught the end of it.

The newscasters kept showing the picture of the gunman and giving a number to call if anyone has any information. Maybe because Florida isn't that far from South Carolina? Gunman might have fled to nearby state?