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summer_in_TX

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5. I've concluded that those who only listen to podcasts are getting very fragmented information.

Reply to Skittles (Reply #4)

Tue Mar 10, 2026, 06:54 PM

Mar 10

I find more value in the curated news from public media, with the addition of the most effective writers on Substack (especially Christopher Armitage).

It's a worse trend even than music streaming services which don't connect you to local weather emergencies or other local information, IMO.

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Are our favorite news pundits and podcasters undermining hope or boosting our resolve? [View all] summer_in_TX Mar 10 OP

Agree - I've been cleaning out my substack subscriptions TBF Mar 10 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author summer_in_TX Mar 10 #2

Who did you decide to keep following? summer_in_TX Mar 10 #3

It depends upon your interests - TBF Mar 10 #7

Thanks, those are great. summer_in_TX Mar 11 #8

sick of podcasts, substacks, etc Skittles Mar 10 #4

I've concluded that those who only listen to podcasts are getting very fragmented information. summer_in_TX Mar 10 #5

correct Skittles Mar 10 #6