Actually, Lehrer's NewsHour is generally excellent. They do a synopsis of the day's news, then extended segments on a few timely topics, generally with opposing viewpoints from a several people, plus moderator.
But, then, I'm not afraid of other viewpoints, and I'm not afraid to think.
I found Lehrer's coverage to be the most enlightening of all outlets after the Nov. 2000 election mess. Insight into the constitutional process and historical precedent was thorough and very helpful.
Yes, Lehrer has moonbats on (who are kind of fun to watch) but also very reasonable and knowledgable experts whom you may not see on other channels.
My favorite news, hands down, is Brit Hume's broadcast. But Lehrer runs a close second. I'm not at all surprised at his Kerry remarks.
Ready for the brickbats . . .
I concur. I will actually go a step further and state that I think PBS has better and more informative programs than any other broadcast network.
No brickbats from me... my husband did worked video on Leher's newshour from the show's inception in 1975 until leaving WNET in 1996. That show paid our mortgage! He still thinks the world of Leherer (and MacNeil too). So your opinion of the show is welcome here.
Obviously, my remarks were tongue-in-cheek...
No brickbats here. Lehrer's programming is an excellent source for understanding complex issues. It is also non-hysterical. Brit #1, Lehrer #2. There is no number 3 in the tv news category.
I suspect you are rather demonstrably afraid of thought and merely like PBS because it coverage most fits your own personal prejudices. Been my experience that anyone who has to boast of their ability to "Think" is actually rationalizing an inability to reason critically at all. Usually turns out the "thinker" merely assumes they are "thinking" because their fringe views are rejected by the vast majority. Rather then THINK, hmmm, why do 9 our of 10 people think I am an idiot, they ASSUME everyone ELSE is the idiot and THEY are "the great thinker". Brickbats?
Hardly. No reason to use a sledgehammer to crack a peanut.