Where's PBS?

bonehead · Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 3:43 pm Post subject: Where's PBS?

They broadcast some of the most intelligent programming out there.You'd think that something would have been put together for Frontline or Nova.It would be a great PO platform.Just a thought.
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Heineken · Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:09 pm Post subject: Re: Where's PBS?

PBS ceased being "public" a long time ago. It has a boatload of corporate sponsors.

The nightly news show on PBS is as brain-dead on the subject of PO as you can get. And it's been a regular tin drum for BushCo. on the terrorism bullshit, giving that subject huge prominence for many years.

A huge disappointment, PBS. Yes, it has some nice wildlife shows. But what one hand gives, the other takes away.
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WisJim · Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:00 pm Post subject: Re: Where's PBS?

Wisconsin Public Radio has had a lot of locally originated programs relating to energy prices, including peak oil, in the last few weeks. The National Public Radio program "On Point" has had a few that have touched on the subject, but mostly talked about the high price of oil and gasoline. I wouldn't have a clue what is on TV,

SchroedingersCat · Intermediate Crude Joined: May 26, 2005 Posts: 533

PBS is largely funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting -- a government created and funded group. Here's their board:

threadbear · Expert Joined: Jan 22, 2005 Posts: 7738

PBS is at best, irrelevant, with the exception of dear Bill Moyers.

SoylentGreen · Heavy Crude Joined: May 25, 2008 Posts: 168

PBS wanted to,but they ran out of petrol.

skyemoor · Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 6:37 am Post subject: Re: Where's PBS?

Peak oil is showing up on The Newhour with Jim Lehrer, and related spots;

- http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/congress/july-dec05/energy_7-29.html
- http://www.pbs.org/newshour/businessdesk/2008/04/why-is-the-price-in-oil-rising.html
-http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/social_issues/july-dec07/localfood_11-22.html

Could it get higher amounts of coverage? Sure.
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JohnLudi · Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:29 pm Post subject: Re: Where's PBS?

Hermes · Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 2:00 pm Post subject: Re: Where's PBS?

PBS has become Fox for Phd's
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Pops · Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 2:22 pm Post subject: Re: Where's PBS?

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/bushswar/etc/synopsis.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/bushswar/cron/

If you ain't gonna look, then I guess you can be like Carlin and bitch all you want.

I won't post anymore links if since you obviously ain't gonna look for yourself.
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Hermes · Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 2:53 pm Post subject: Re: Where's PBS?

Their coverage of the invasion of Iraq and continued occupation has been disgusting.
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bonehead · Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 2:55 pm Post subject: Re: Where's PBS?

We all understand the link between Iraq and peak oil,but i didn't see anything in Bush's War about PO.It was a very good documentary though.
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Pops · Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 3:07 pm Post subject: Re: Where's PBS?

I don't know bone.

I'd look around on frontline some, Wolfie and The Pearl were way ahead of us on the PO stuff way back and who to whack - Dickie's little group jerk around the Iraq map and such.

But really, gas prices have led the MSM news for months now.

What is it you expect PBS, NPR, or any news outlet to do?

You can lead a horse to water but you can't make many commuters peddle a bike (with a news story).
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bonehead · Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 3:26 pm Post subject: Re: Where's PBS?

I'd like to see a really in depth analysis of the oil markets with a serious emphasis on supply.I'd like to see an explanation of the different grades of crude and how these grades affect refinery operations.I'd like to see an in depth analysis of the benefits of conservation,and finally,i'd like to see an under the microscope view of just how hard it is to find and retrieve this oil that is so much taken for granted.Special note:all of this to be produced and targeted at Joe six pack and soccer moms!
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killJOY · Fission Joined: Feb 21, 2005 Posts: 2509 Location: ^NNE^

Pretentious Boring Shit.

It's a plot by a cabal of right-wing fratboys. NPR especially is a satire, a send-up of liberal hoitytoitiness.