Cable News Broadcasts: Bad Uses Of Your Time

Atlantic Monthly by Conor Friedersdorf | Jan. 24, 2011 (Opinion)

Olbermann offered something that couldn't be found elsewhere on television. For liberals who like that medium, I'm sure the show proved cathartic. But wouldn't they be better informed, more meaningfully entertained, and psychicly happier if just read Washington Monthly instead? Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Jon Mitchell - Feb 2, 2011 - 9:45 AM PST
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 by Jon Mitchell - Feb. 2, 2011

Perhaps the point is obvious, but I think everybody could use the reminder.

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