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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: onepoorguy 🐝  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Trump's fascist tilt
Date: 03/28/24 8:16 PM
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I made a comment once (or more than once) that it is kinda sad that some of the best in-depth presentations are done by comedians, like John Oliver. He manages to make his show fun, interesting, and informative, and is raking in the Emmys as a result. He recently tackled student debt, for example (it is much worse than I thought it was...not the debt, but how the system is rigged against the borrowers).

Yes, you can watch 60 Minutes or Frontline, and they are excellent. If you want a deep-dive, watch them. But they are also dry. You have to want to watch them. Last Week Tonight makes you want to watch it because it is fun, and you leave knowing more than you did before watching the program. Oliver bristles at the notion that he is a journalist, and actually devoted some time on his show to acknowledge the actual journalism that his staff relies on for their information. He is a comedian, but he (and his staff) do their homework.
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