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In reply to the discussion: PBS Is Good For You! [View all]Mr.Bee
(1,984 posts)7. On PBS
we watched live uninterrupted live coverage while it was happening as well as the hearings afterward.
No doubt those (Jan 6er) people weren't PBS viewers.
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Good and valuable. Watched an interview on MS NOW yesterday, where a group of
allegorical oracle
Yesterday
#4
Yup, and they have a lot of the regional programming that's available to everyone.
GoCubsGo
23 hrs ago
#13
Actually, those are not ads. They are underwriting spots. Those follow strict rules by law.
summer_in_TX
11 hrs ago
#38
And. . . .if you donate, you will get to see entire seasons of shows before they show on regular network tv
h2ebits
23 hrs ago
#17
Mr.Bee, I totally agree. I've loved PBS/NPR and our local affiliate since I was about 15 - and I'm pushing 72 now.
Texin
22 hrs ago
#21
I especially like Frontline's deep dives. Earlier this season I watched the segment on
allegorical oracle
15 hrs ago
#34
Good point - and it's the only children's program not trying to sell them something.
summer_in_TX
11 hrs ago
#39
Wow, coincidentally, I just became a sustaining member via my local station within the past hour after
KPN
21 hrs ago
#25
The absolutely most fascinating show my husband and I ever saw on PBS is "My Life as a Turkey."
summer_in_TX
11 hrs ago
#42
I've been pleased that PBS and NPR both have had numerous segments on propaganda, fascism,
summer_in_TX
11 hrs ago
#41
I regularly watch PBS for all thing especially their liove coverage of political stuff.
Historic NY
4 hrs ago
#45