Are we having fun yet? The VOA was a source of pride for Americans of all ages for decades. Next on the chopping block...federal funding for NPR & PBS. It's looking like the only sure-fire way of slowing down this death by a thousand cuts is to tie everything up in court.
“Trump is actively trying to demolish the American press corps.” Really? (there is lots to criticize in the current administration - but hard to argue that it has not been more open with the press, by far, then the prior administration - including allowing smaller publications, such as yours, greater access)
Sarcastic, I’m hoping. Selecting and calling on only friendly press is hardly open. If you don’t refer to the Gulf of America, your out of the room. Ask the AP.
VOA could be put on "autopilot". Even commercial stations and low-power FM stations have been doing that for years. Especially for overnight programming and such. Ted Tuckers popular KCDX operates commercial-free from a stick on Pinal Mountain and broadcasts to the Valley. He just loads up a CD player, a hard-drive shuffle, hits "play" and locks the door. It won't save jobs...but it won't be dark either.
I appreciate the important information the Arizona Agenda shares regularly about legislators, their positions, and what they’re working on.
But the interview with Chris Lopez was a disappointment. Who cares about his preference for corn dogs or his alliance with other legislators who share his views?
How about some questions about those views and his legislative priorities? How about some questions about how he plans to address the impact of decisions being made by the Trump White House on his constituents?
The interview was a wasted opportunity and not the hard hitting journalism. I expect from the Arizona Agenda.
Thanks for nothing on the Rep Lopez interview. He managed to say nothing of any import, except he is in politics to make his own life better, not that of his constituents. He managed to "drop names" of how well connected and dear the Brewer and Ducey dynasties are to him, however, so I guess that is a "tell" right there. The video was excruciating to watch as the reporter lobbed soft balls at him. Come you guys! You can do better!
The interview with Lopez was a “get to know you” but the poor guy is a real yawn. The AI news article was just the same boring and full of information I knew or didn’t care about. Thanks for the heads up on what’s to come. A little personality is a good thing. Keep it real with real journalists. I was really disappointed in the Trump defunding of museums in many states along with defunding the VOA. (With Lake in charge the VOA would have been fake news around the world). Always look forward to the Arizona Agenda. Thanks!
That AI written story is just awful, like bad fiction from a hack writer. If that's the future of journalism, expect subscription numbers to plummet.
Believe it or not, most school board meetings DO NOT begin with a prayer haha come join us in Creighton sometime we’d love to have you!
The Tesla dealership in Tempe has had protests the past few Saturday mornings, too, but is getting zero media coverage.
Are we having fun yet? The VOA was a source of pride for Americans of all ages for decades. Next on the chopping block...federal funding for NPR & PBS. It's looking like the only sure-fire way of slowing down this death by a thousand cuts is to tie everything up in court.
“Trump is actively trying to demolish the American press corps.” Really? (there is lots to criticize in the current administration - but hard to argue that it has not been more open with the press, by far, then the prior administration - including allowing smaller publications, such as yours, greater access)
Yes. Really.
Sarcastic, I’m hoping. Selecting and calling on only friendly press is hardly open. If you don’t refer to the Gulf of America, your out of the room. Ask the AP.
VOA could be put on "autopilot". Even commercial stations and low-power FM stations have been doing that for years. Especially for overnight programming and such. Ted Tuckers popular KCDX operates commercial-free from a stick on Pinal Mountain and broadcasts to the Valley. He just loads up a CD player, a hard-drive shuffle, hits "play" and locks the door. It won't save jobs...but it won't be dark either.
I appreciate the important information the Arizona Agenda shares regularly about legislators, their positions, and what they’re working on.
But the interview with Chris Lopez was a disappointment. Who cares about his preference for corn dogs or his alliance with other legislators who share his views?
How about some questions about those views and his legislative priorities? How about some questions about how he plans to address the impact of decisions being made by the Trump White House on his constituents?
The interview was a wasted opportunity and not the hard hitting journalism. I expect from the Arizona Agenda.
Thanks for nothing on the Rep Lopez interview. He managed to say nothing of any import, except he is in politics to make his own life better, not that of his constituents. He managed to "drop names" of how well connected and dear the Brewer and Ducey dynasties are to him, however, so I guess that is a "tell" right there. The video was excruciating to watch as the reporter lobbed soft balls at him. Come you guys! You can do better!
The interview with Lopez was a “get to know you” but the poor guy is a real yawn. The AI news article was just the same boring and full of information I knew or didn’t care about. Thanks for the heads up on what’s to come. A little personality is a good thing. Keep it real with real journalists. I was really disappointed in the Trump defunding of museums in many states along with defunding the VOA. (With Lake in charge the VOA would have been fake news around the world). Always look forward to the Arizona Agenda. Thanks!
Seems that boring interviews with Republicans doesn't go well with morning coffee.