CARROLL: I'm desperately seeking some good news
I keep hearing that people want more good news. This, despite TV ratings that consistently show viewers flocking to the cable anger-tainment networks. One notorious channel was absolutely livid during the years their preferred political party did not occupy the White House. Yet when their chosen candidate won the presidency, their “news” hosts got even angrier. If I didn't know better, I'd think that rage and hostility translate into higher ratings and more advertising dollars.
I keep hearing that people want more good news. This, despite TV ratings that consistently show viewers flocking to the cable anger-tainment networks. One notorious channel was absolutely livid during the years their preferred political party did not occupy the White House. Yet when their chosen candidate won the presidency, their “news” hosts got even angrier. If I didn't know better, I'd think that rage and hostility translate into higher ratings and more advertising dollars.
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