Which Way, L.A.?
Healthcare, TV News and Republican Politics
The lack of real news on TV News programs in LA has "alarmed' one federal regulator. How well is the public being served? Also, was there a winner in last night's debate between Republicans who want to be Governor? On our rebroadcast of To the Point, the US has the world's most expensive system of healthcare. Is it also the best? Would proposed reforms make sure the country gets what it's paying for?
By Warren Olney • • 53m ListenA half-hour of television news contains less than three minutes of actual news. That's according to USC's latest report on eight LA stations. One Federal Communications Commissioner says, "I'm flat out alarmed." Also, assessments of last night's debate between Republicans who want to be Governor. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, the US has the world's most expensive system of healthcare. Is it also the best? Would proposed reforms being debated on Capitol Hill make sure the country gets what it's paying for?
Banner image: Taken from a CBS News video, November 7, 2005
