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...speech entitled “Is Network News Obsolete?” Westin argued that network news is far from dead but that the networks must adapt to changes in media...
...Westin pointed to the rise of alternative news sources, such as the internet and 24-hour news channels, which have challenged networks to meet constant deadlines and provide continuing coverage...
...Westin said the emergent alternative media is partly to blame for the dearth of objective news...
...Expressing opinion on TV is vivid, entertaining, and in all honesty, less expensive than the alternative,” Westin said. “Therefore, the explosion of news outlets has in its own way encouraged the explosion of opinion...
...Westin acknowledged that there is a place in television for commentary, but said too much commentary can hinder the distribution of useful information...