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In reply to the discussion: This is the real story re: NBC [View all]ariadne0614
(1,746 posts)Free Speech TV has been around for two decades, and isnt owned or controlled by the oligarchs. It provides a platform for Democracy Now!, Thom Hartmann, Stephanie Miller, Randi Rhodes, and other progressive programming.
It took a while for me to get used to their decidedly non-commercial format, but now Im a regular listener. The informative public service slots (ex. Robert Reich) they provide in place of annoying commercials are a welcome change.
I dont feel pressured by their fundraising drives, because I became a monthly contributor last year. The pittance I can afford makes me feel like a valued member of a community supporting my own values, whereas corporate media commercials clamor for my money to fatten the wallets of oligarchs so they can buy corrupt, anti-democracy politicians. Just sayin.