I am a journalism junkie myself. Recently, I feel like I’m getting more out of Substack than some other paid subscriptions I have to the New York Times and the Washington Post. The Chicago Tribune is no longer a valuable source of information as it once was when I was young but I still read it just to know what’s happening in Chicago in a very superficial way. I agree I do not know how regular citizens can keep informed, considering the state of the media we watch on television, social media, and many of the papers that are available.
You are right, I often feel discouraged by the newspapers. With my morning coffee and meditation I start with The Oregonian, then The Guardian, the Washington Post and end with the NYTimes. The New York Times has an interesting game at the end of each week where they quiz your knowledge of the news. It is broad, covering national, international, sports, and entertainment. I normally fail in sports!
I am a journalism junkie myself. Recently, I feel like I’m getting more out of Substack than some other paid subscriptions I have to the New York Times and the Washington Post. The Chicago Tribune is no longer a valuable source of information as it once was when I was young but I still read it just to know what’s happening in Chicago in a very superficial way. I agree I do not know how regular citizens can keep informed, considering the state of the media we watch on television, social media, and many of the papers that are available.
You are right, I often feel discouraged by the newspapers. With my morning coffee and meditation I start with The Oregonian, then The Guardian, the Washington Post and end with the NYTimes. The New York Times has an interesting game at the end of each week where they quiz your knowledge of the news. It is broad, covering national, international, sports, and entertainment. I normally fail in sports!