Why I Left Mainstream Media & the Death of Local News (Pt. 1) | John Bachman | MEDIA | Rubin Report

Dave Rubin of The Rubin Report talks to Newsmax TV Anchor John Bachman about why he left mainstream media, if the radical left Democrats will really be able to push through their far left agenda of abolishing the electoral college, and how Democrats are unintentionally fueling a desire for alternative conservative news. John discusses what it was really like to work in local news and how corporate consolidation increased media bias and damaged real journalism. He shares what drew him to Newsmax and how his reporting of politics has angered both sides of the political aisle. He also explains why Newsmax has been branded as simply another example of right wing media.

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[magavote]

I stopped watching fake news and supported independent news 🗞️. I wish more people would support independent news and boycott mainstream media.

[WeldonHenson]

Quit watching MSM about 5 years ago. Now when I'm somewhere in public and happen to see MSM on the TVs its jaw dropping. It doesn't seem real.

[joannemiller]

A journalist with ethics could not in good conscience work for MSM.

[loufancelli]

He hit the bullseye with his comments about how local news stations have become parts of national conglomerates. I haven't watched local (or national) news on TV for decades, and stop reading the local newspaper about a decade ago. Large corporations do have their place, but local news isn't one of those places. Dave, your comment of "we've moved from too big to fail to too big to succeed" has a prime example here. Thanks for continuing to bring folks like this into the spotlight.

[IwillsingtoGod]

Just like working in the medical system for the last 30 years. Decisions are all now based on govt regulations and insurance approval for treatment at a national level, and very little based on individual practitioners decisions.

[MyCatFooed]

I would imagine that our Good Lord is smiling at both of you... God Bless the both of you guys!!


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[TK-dtnk]

Newsmax viewer 🙋🏼‍♀️!! John and the rest of the journalists there are fantastic!

[msgloriaplunkett]

Love you show on Newsmax John Bauchman.

[chrisod]

The lack of focus on local events by local news outlets has allowed certain groups to take over our schools and local governments. This guy is spot on.

[OutnBacker]

This guy is right. The old saying is true : " All politics is local". What a president does or says has little effect on our lives where we live, but the city and county council decisions do. Local news needs to go back to their roots and tell us what those clowns are up to.

[joangordoneieio]

I threw out my tv in 1999.Have avoided Legacy media ever since.

[geridannels]

Another bright spot in my day, THANKS DAVE!

[mariusrascol]

Keep telling the TRUTH. Thtas all it takes. Rubin. Keep telling the truth and eventually EVERYONE THAT COUNTS WILL LOVE AND RESPECT YOU LIKE I DO.

[maryskuza]

It's sad, I can't turn local news on. I just want the weather and that is hard to get.

[ericfarley]

has anyone else seen the clips of split screens of local news casters reading the "script " .
they are from all over America reading the exact same word for word news stories.
we could just say they're being lazy but is it mandatory to read the script?

[thetequilaprofessor]

Hey Dave I think this shows you there's an opportunity to create a LOCALS newsgroup that does cover all these areas with Locals independent reporting teams.

[xray]

I haven't watched local news in over a decade. But when I saw a local ABC station having some random person in sunglasses make a report doing a selfie with their phone the other day, I figured it was probably dead.

[ronjon]

I kinda like John now more as he can stretch his wings abit, especially with you Dave. I think he was a regular for awhile at the President’s press conferences and I think Trump liked I may be thinking of a different but still respect Bachman. So glad to see him at News Max as the people all seem put.

[johanponken]

I'm really looking forward to this one. Sounds great!