Olbermann: New show looks to reclaim independence of TV news

Olbermann: New show looks to reclaim independence of TV news
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/06/17/olbermann-new-show-looks-to-reclaim-independence-of-tv-news/

Speaking to reporters
Friday, former MSNBC host Keith Olbermann said his new show on the
Current TV network would look to reclaim something that's long since
vanished from television newsrooms: independence. "What we're trying to do is something that is utterly different than
what has been done with television news in the last 30 years, since the
advent of cable and the breaking down of that used to be the wall
between news and everything else at television networks," he told Raw
Story. "What has gone away is the concept of independence among television networks."Olbermann said that his the new iteration of "Countdown" will be
conducted however he sees fit through 2013, no matter the ratings. That
wall of separation, he added, meant he would never "carry water for
anybody" and "everybody is fair game."(And an aside: He admitted that his former employers were squeamish
about criticizing Democrats, saying "there was kind of a shudder that
went through the operation because it just seemed not to fit
stereotypes.")He also said the new show will feature a web presence "which will
dwarf whatever I have done previously," with exclusive content and "huge
interactions" with viewers online and across the progressive media
sphere. "We're also going to be promoting more and more the people who have
made significant names for themselves and have done great journalistic
work on the Internet."Naturally, Olbermann insisted his program will retain that signature progressive edge his viewers came to know and love. "I do not intend to sell anybody on the notion that this will be a
popular program among conservatives," he said. "I don't particularly
care if it is. I don't think they're right about things. That's my point
of view and that is the point of view where we're going to operate
from." Olbermann's new show starts Monday, June 20 at 8 p.m. EST on Current TV.






It looks like this is going to be a very good show. Current TV is a good station and he won't have all of the corporate controls (hopefully) and will be able to tell more of the truth.

We need more public "truth-tellers" in this crazy country - the dumbing-down (and twisted perversion of reporting on what's really happening in this country by corporate interests in mass media) is at the root (imo) of the twisted logic, lack of common sense, lack of humanity- and just pure hatefulness - underlying public opinions and blinded view of reality in this country, its policies, and our elected officials.
A sad day for me when Countdown with Olbermann went dark.
I hope I can access his new show on the web, as cable has been an out of reach luxury for a very long time.

The way it looks, you won't be able to see the entire show online, due to contractual constraints, but you will be able to see a very large portion of it here.

http://ready-tv.com/

Thanks KNARF

Best independent news ???? PBS !!!!