New Intelligence Squared U.S. debate - "Good Riddance To Mainstream Media?"

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As newspapers go under, the network newscasts lose viewers and the mainstream media in general see more and more of their audience shift online, are we as a society better or worse off? A panel of experts debates.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6263392

Podcast available through iTunes.

About IQ2US:

IQ2US marks the launch of Oxford-style debating -- one motion, one moderator, two to three advocates for the motion, two to three against -- in New York City. Each evening begins at 6:00P with a complimentary wine reception. Before the debate starts, you cast your vote for or against the evening's motion. Those results are displayed midway through the debate as each side makes its statements. After the panelists’ opening remarks, the audience has a chance to ask the speakers questions. The question-and-answer period is followed by brief summations from the panelists and a final audience vote. The votes are then tallied and a winning side is declared.

http://www.intelligencesquaredus.org/About_IQUS2.aspx

[NRaleighLiberal]

1. Whether society is better off or not, it is inevitable.

Diane Rehm had a show on this a few weeks ago - all of her guests had their heads in the sand, and were in denial about the trends, as well as ignorant about the reasons.