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Multiple local news stations say the same thing verbatim

ShootMeDead · commentary · Watch on YouTube

Media, journalism & propaganda

What it is

A short compilation showing many local news anchors across different stations reading the same scripted statement verbatim. It is presented as evidence of centralized message control in local media.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Used as an example in threads about media consolidation and distrust of news, though many commenters cite it critically or only as a talking point.

  • 1 people recommended it
  • 1 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2018, last 2024

What HN commenters said

  1. “In the same vein and much more entertaining is this video that compares local news channels”

    Entertaining compilation of local news stations reading identical scripts

    jefflombardjr, 2018-10 · Recommendation · in “Brave New World Revisited, Revisited”

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Topics: local news, sinclair, media ownership, scripted news, media trust

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