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Here's why your local TV news is about to get even worse

  • Written by Margot Susca, Professorial Lecturer, American University School of Communication
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Considering the history of television news a few years ago, iconic anchor Ted Koppel declared that CBS’ 1968 debut of “60 Minutes” forever altered the landscape of broadcast journalism: A news program drew enough advertising to turn a profit. As Koppel told it, “60...

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