Aljazeera America

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I've been looking forward to the launching of Aljazeera America TV news program today. It has been a good source of news online and best of all the Newshour report is that it won't have as many commercials! On the site it says we can find the channel by area code. I tried a number of area codes here and of friends around the country but nothing available. Is anyone getting it?

[Siwsan]

1. I'm getting it on Comcast, in Flint MI

To be honest, I completely forgot it was launching, today. I'm going to definitely check it out, tomorrow.

[RebelOne]

26. I am not getting it on Comcast in the Atlanta, GA, area.

On the channel where Current used to be, it just says To Be Announced.

[RebelOne]

27. Update: I went to Channel 107 and there it was. n/t

[tech3149]

2. I can only watch online

the url is www.myrtv.eu

[amerikat]

3. Time Warner dropped current TV

Was looking forward to it. Can't seem to find it online.

[JI7]

24. it's not available on Time Warner , they dropped current as soon as news of al jazeera buying it

came out.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

4. Comcast in Minneapolis, channel 107.

It's still showing up as Current on the web site schedule.

[onehandle]

5. You need to look up your cable system to find it.

However, your cable company may not have updated their listings.

Look for Current TV. They will be in that place.

Or just search for your town + Al Jazeera + your cable provider.

I found it by searching for Philadelphia + Al Jazeera + Verizon FiOS.

[NYC_SKP]

6. Channel 107, Xfinity, for me. Formerly Current TV.

Now I have to see where they put Current TV.

[House of Roberts]

11. Current is defunct.

Al Jazeera bought it to get their cable system access.

[NYC_SKP]

12. I work too much. I remember reading about that.

Makes sense that they now have the Current TV spot at 107.

[ancient_nomad]

7. Yes...

we are getting it on comcast here in PA - area code 717. It is on the channel #107, which used to be Current TV.

Watched their 1 hour evening news. Compared to network news, Cnn, etc. it was refreshing, and only about 6 minutes of commercials.

[kelliekat44]

20. My Zip sends me Channel 107 but when I get there it is unavailable. nt

[Tx4obama]

8. Here in Houston on Comcast it is listed as AJAM on channel 107

[JeffHead]

9. DirecTV channel 358

So far I like what I see.

[MgtPA]

10. Comcast channel 107 in Philly

It replaced CurrentTV in the lineup.

[MrMickeysMom]

13. Cross post... here

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1017139826

See my comments from earlier today. I get it on the same channel that Current TV operated from.

Their website will direct you to local channels, but that's a good rule.

[broiles]

14. 215 on Dish.

[Recursion]

15. When Cox started offering it in DC they said they were the only ones in the country carrying it

Don't know if that's true anymore

[Cleita]

16. Really good reporting right now! Eom

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17. Thanks to all of you

Sorry I wrote area code when I meant zip code.
I finally found that Aljazeera America would be on Comcast in Denver replacing Current on Channel 107 which I don't get. Comcast said I could be upgraded for $10 a month (for one station I asked) Of course I am now getting more channels on top of the many, many I never watch, but I hope it will be worth it, as I think it's hard to find any good (and usually objective) coverage.

BTW I'd like to recommend David Sirota's new column which will be on the web Fridays at NSFWCORP (hello@nsfwcorp) on Fridays. He writes for Salon, lives in Denver and is always thought-provoking.

[kelliekat44]

18. Channel 107 comes up for my Zip but when I go there, it is unavailable. nt

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25. Channel 107

If it comes up unavailable that usually means it is not part of your purchased package and you have to go to "preferred digital" or some more costly package. You will get the runaround from Comcast and a different story from each person you talk to; sometimes if you complain about what you are paying they will "miraculously" find a promotional price. Pay attention to your bill, sometimes the cost is increased without Comcast having to mention it to you. And don't expect a written explanation or how to find certain channels. I finally got them to email me a chart of all the Denver channels, about 180 of them but 107 isn't on it! Good luck.

[Blue_In_AK]

19. GCI in Alaska doesn't carry it.

I think DirecTV does, as some of my local friends have been watching and like it very much.

[JI7]

21. Time Warner doesn't have it, they don't have CBS and other CBS owned stations either

[JRLeft]

22. I get it on DirectTv 358

[DesertFlower]

30. so do i. nt

[JI7]

23. Al Jazeera does have a link to companies that don't have it where you can send a message

asking them to provide it

[prairierose]

28. I get it on Dish...

have only watched a little. I was watching it on FSTV before this new home on the dial.

[DesertFlower]

29. i get it from direct tv.

[spin]

31. I intend to try it and see if it is superior to our news networks. ...

That shouldn't be a major problem.

[SwankyXomb]

32. Verizon Fios in SoCal has it on 1750

They tried hiding it up in the international channels a couple months ago.

[sigmasix]

33. does al jazeera have equal employment?

I dont know if this is true (my suspicions tell me "NO&quot but I read somewhere that al jazeera only allows people of the muslim faith to report the news. Does anyone know if this is true? Do they feature reporters from all faiths and none? Or is there some sort of faith litmus test? I really dont know the answer and my little phone gives me hell whenever I attempt a wiki search.

[LittleBlue]

34. I doubt John Siegenthaler is Muslim

He's the evening anchor from what I've heard. Tuned in yesterday and saw an attractive dark-skinned lady, she may be Muslim.

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35. Muslims?

Some rw cable channels have been trying to tie Aljazeera America to the Muslim Brotherhood. Money comes from Qatar but it seems to be all-american with bureaus in DC, NY, LA, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Miami, Nashville, New Orleans, San Francisco, and Seattle. Most anchors are from the big 3 and CNN (not FOX thank heaven) like Joie Chen, David Shuster, Ali Veshi, Mike Vigueria, Soledad O'Brien, John Siegenthaler, Antonio Mora, Richelle Carey and the bureau reporters seem to come from the area they're reporting on. And they've been saying they can report independently.
Let's hope it will be more like PBS, API,a real alternative to what is called "news" now.

[sigmasix]

36. I'm hopeful that there will be a return to journalism on american TV NT

[Samantha]

37. Channel 114 on Verizon here in College Park, MD

I was very amused to find it grouped with CSPAN, MSNBC and the rest when Current could not get near that grouping. I had to expand my cable service just to watch Olbermann, but Current sells to Aljazeera and apparently being grouped with the other stations was not a problem.

I do really enjoy this channel. I think it will give the others a run for the money.

Sam