Being a black woman I have checked out since election night. I can't watch any news show! Surprisingly I feel mentally at peace. I'm supporting all things in our community only.
After the 2020 election I wrongly assumed that we wouldn't hear much about Trump, just like any other president. Throughout Biden's entire presidency I couldn't understand why MSNBC was still saying his name 10,000 times a day. Then it hit me that they couldn't figure out a way to get anyone to continuously watch since we have become this attention (outrage) economy. So yes. They did it for ratings and will continue to. Networks look and seem somewhat different on the surface but underneath it all they're owned by the same handful of people who are president proof. It's a shell game and I've been out for awhile now.
Trump got strictly negative coverage. What could you mean by what you said? If anyone helped elect Trump it was Kamala. Greens in the tub. Sex changes for inmates. Im not gonna do anything for Blacks, noooo.
AND THATS CALLED UNITY!!!! Your Unity is more powerful than an Atomic Bomb!" The Honorable Elijah Muhammad Everything the village needs is actually already in the village.... Af proverb
When I said as a black woman...I am on sabbatical 🤨 Y'all not gonna stress me into an early grave. I'm gonna need every bit of this peace storage I'm building up. I'm in "my family comes first", plan. What this United States of the Americas don't want...is for us to truly check out
"I care until I don't." Karen, I hear ya and it's where I live. “I’m guilty of giving people more chances than they deserve but when I’m done, I’m done.” Turcois Ominek
You aren’t alone. I haven’t watched nor listened in months, except for you and the Daily Show clips. Yesterday I decided I will listen on Sundays in order to stay informed.
Exhaustion is exhaustion no matter the person rich or poor. We have all for at least 10 years been living with the same stress. Also as you mentioned, it’s global. The fact that we all are choosing peace could be spiritual.
That Claudia Schiebaum is that One, who knew that the Lady President from Mexico is giving me hope, right now. She slaps the crap out of Donald Trump every time he comes for her or Mexico. Mexico has a strong, intelligent, competent leader and is a winner. She just checked some racist, fascist right wing leaders from Canda yesterday. She said you are not going to disrespect Mexico and she will not bullied.. In other words, You better put some respect on Mexico and her. Yes, you better get them!💙💙
People are fed up with mainstream news media. And the ignorances of people voting against their own interests, then crying about it. Take a break but at some point we got to engage. Damn smh
This whole clip from Tyler and Karen resonates so much for me! After the election I was flooded with questions! Let this natural born empath check out to rest. Go read some legislation and history books!
Thank you for sharing pointed, honest commentary. I'm taking a break from this madness and it has been liberating. Not certain I'll be tuning in on Jan 21. Cable News has robbed me of enough time.
My entire life I have complained about being born intelligent rather than beautiful. Now I am completely uninterested in the chosen ignorance of the majority of American people. Literally Proud of their stupidity.
I have stopped watching mainstream media. I will watch the local news for weather, alerts, and recalls. I get my news from Roland Martin, you, Clay and Reecie, and Meidas Touch.
None of them are talking about whats going on in Chicago or NY. You should really expand your sources. These folks aren't pro Black, they're just Democrats.
The people who are even savvy enough to know they are checking out are probably a part of that crew I call the moral conscience of this country. It is quite sad to see it, but it is needed right now. .
we are here together because we are different. We rest and then we offer our time again to our community because we are built that way. I gave up cable news months ago and look to like minded podcasters to learn the latest. Much happier. Thank you for all of your labors, Karen and Tyler
I truly understand about checking out, but I'm a firm believer of Protecting Your Peace while educating yourself without social media. As a community (all) we need to start back to reading books. There's nothing wrong with expanding your mind.
Thank you for someone with a platform saying this!! What I've been saying since finding this amazing woman, shes cut from a different cloth and she's one of the people that will impact the world for a lifetime and we gotta give her, her flowers NOW!!!
I think there’s a difference between making a conscious choice to detach versus be completely ignorant to the point of negligence. This is self care. We are consciously-at least I am-taking this time to recover
As people watch less cable news, more people are watching independent media and podcasts. The problem is most political podcasters and influencers don't have journalistic training. They are as culpable as the legacy cable news. So they (mostly lack critical thinking except to make money) continue to misinform people from the news they read online, or listen to their favorite grfiters, or their lack of expertise in a subject/topic. It is time to hold independent media and podcasts that specialize in spreading news with the same standard as all the cable news. We need a place where each independent media and podcast are rated by fact-checking metric to inform audiences of which of them are trustworthy as news sources.
Whew 🔥 why is it on a handful of people to know this stuff 🤔 there's even less of us in the area of decoding K-12 & Child Welfare laws, policies, codes, and governance.
I told my wife not to stress. We're gonna be okay for the most part and may actually benefit financially. I'm not watching the ratings grab. I checked out when NPR started both-sidesing arguments and cut off my donations. I cannot watch stupid comments go unchecked so I'll wait it out 4 years or more, if needed. I'll keep tuning in to Prof Hunter and a few other sane people.
I don't watch cable news either. Occassionally I watch Joy Reid or The Weekend on MSNBC. I read, go for walks, listen to music, or watch more upbeat shows. I'm mentally exhausted from politics.
I haven’t tuned into ANY CABLE NEWS- won’t be, either. I’m a Black woman minding my own BLACK NEWS. And, we aren’t gonna miss out on anything. I don’t agree with the guest. If you do KNOW civics, cable news isn’t offering NOTHING helpful. I’m over here cause you give, Professor Hunter, all the update I care to listen to.
It's a very tough time to be an empath. So much gratitude to Tyler and Prof Karen. I've tried to check out from all news, but it's difficult when I care so much about people & their wellbeing. That's why I still watch this channel.
It’s called maintaining your mental health. It’s something that you have to do when you feel you must. BTW, binge watching Cross and the great British baking show.
I’m working on my golf game during the time I would normally watch or listen to mainstream news. I have already dropped 3 strokes off my handicap. Sticking with Karen, clay, Roland et. al, for my News.
Word. I'm on RUclips watching "White Shadow" (the old 70s/early80's basketball show on CBS) reruns and watching HBCU sports podcasts, rewatching Last Chance U on Netflix (skipping over the Independence CC portions, I won't get into why), watching The Wire reruns, going to the gym during primetime cable news time, continuing to work on writing my own non-fiction book, and working on some other academic ventures. Anytime I see or hear about the oncoming admin. I almost feel like l want to physically fight someone. But, I have been better at not allowing those feelings to creep in lately, and I just avoid cable news. I'll continue to watch Prof. Karen, Dr. Greg Carr, a little bit of Roland, and a little of the BBC and those types of news agencies. I'm checking out for 2 good years, then I'll see what's up with the mid-terms, then check back out til' 25. It actually feels pretty good.
There is a difference between the news and the pundits. Cable and the networks are not the only place for news anymore. You can tune in and get the news without listening to all the pundits. We have more choices now.
We're not ignoring in ignorance. We're just going to more accurate trusted sources, who are telling it like it is and more of that both sides BS which is what got us here.
We believed that this Trump cult was going to end because we were tired. Now we are disappointed that people chose a candidate whose characteristics would never have been accepted at least 16 years ago.
Omigosh that's it! I had a right wing friend years ago (first Trump term) who said about the child separation policy at the border,"I feel no responsibility for those people." I couldn't not care if I tried. And there it is.
At first was freaking out. Now, checked out since then too. Only care for mine and like minded. Built different is us. Keeping in the know for awareness.
I have timed out too. . .But only momentarily . The election loss was palpable in one sense and then in another sense ,not so bad. When you look at the popular vote then I feel that there is still fight left in the game. However you have to take some time away from this stuff to reflect and rejuvenate.
Yes, all legacy media is to blame and I’ve turned them all off. I actually stopped watching the night of the June debate between dumpster and President Biden. I couldn’t believe the crap I was seeing and hearing. I haven’t looked back.
I checked out from corporate news media a loooong time ago. Back in the mid 2000's. Cable news focuses more on entertainment as opposed to information. I saw how they completely dropped the ball in 2009-2010 concerning the debates on the ACA and they completely FAILED to inform the public.
3:05 I'm too educated for this mess. I know too much. I struggle with lies. Now, I'm watching FOUND. I cycle between Netflix, Prime, and Peacock. I think I'm going to get Britbox because I love British mysteries.
People have wised up especially the younger generation, They aren't listening to these clowns on cable corporate owned media outlets, Those days are gone!
Yes, we need a break, but we will need to engage again at some point, because America is in trouble! This man is totally unhinged and will try to do what he said he will do. Professor Karen, we need you and your voice! We love you my Sista!!
Literally what is actual news? What do we gain or lose by watching/not watching cable news? Should we not begin the shift to research/validation? It's such a laborious task to sit through copious amounts of opinion and punditry. Queen Maya Angelou gave us the blueprint: "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time."
Yeah no! I can find highlights of what is happening without watching cable news! I can then read articles that are less opinionated and sensationalized while avoiding being ignorant and not funding cable news normalization through pundits. Find another way to engage rather than going back to the same thing they are counting on
I wish I could come on your show to speak from an educated Black mother going through multiple adversities perspective. And even though there are American expats already there, I never thought Mexico would look so appealing as a "get out" option. ☮️
I never got into cable news and honestly I am glad I never did. Back in the 90’s when cable news first started I knew that it was going to be a problem. I read the news and that’s good enough. I also watch alternative news and information on social media channels.
Cable news has been exhausting for a very long time. I became exhausted watching MSNBC during the height of pandemic. I just burned out on them and stopped watching one day and didn't turn them back on. Still watch CNN but in small doses only because I like Fareed Zakaria's show on Sunday.
Woww, thank you for Tyler Merritt! He laid out in truth the impact of your checking out. I do not have widespread impact however it is important to me to know and be aware of trends and share sources of knowledge.
Being a black woman I have checked out since election night. I can't watch any news show! Surprisingly I feel mentally at peace. I'm supporting all things in our community only.
Ditto
Me too! I'm with you as a BLACK man.
Me too…and I’m only 1/2 Black.
You're too emotional. You're basically saying you can't think for yourself .
Same here
Cable news elected Trump for ratings and I won’t be apart of it
Thank you. Karen, Tabitha, Lurie are enough news for me. At least they actually care abt the people
After the 2020 election I wrongly assumed that we wouldn't hear much about Trump, just like any other president. Throughout Biden's entire presidency I couldn't understand why MSNBC was still saying his name 10,000 times a day. Then it hit me that they couldn't figure out a way to get anyone to continuously watch since we have become this attention (outrage) economy. So yes. They did it for ratings and will continue to. Networks look and seem somewhat different on the surface but underneath it all they're owned by the same handful of people who are president proof. It's a shell game and I've been out for awhile now.
Trump got strictly negative coverage. What could you mean by what you said? If anyone helped elect Trump it was Kamala. Greens in the tub. Sex changes for inmates. Im not gonna do anything for Blacks, noooo.
A perfect statement.
AND THATS CALLED UNITY!!!! Your Unity is more powerful than an Atomic Bomb!" The Honorable Elijah Muhammad
Everything the village needs is actually already in the village.... Af proverb
When I said as a black woman...I am on sabbatical 🤨
Y'all not gonna stress me into an early grave.
I'm gonna need every bit of this peace storage I'm building up. I'm in "my family comes first", plan. What this United States of the Americas don't want...is for us to truly check out
You can't check out. Are you going to stop working or stop paying your bills? But I understand your feelings. Protect your peace.
Watching corporate cable
news will not help citizens become adequately informed. Checking out is good for your health...
Local news is a wasteland. They just report fires and shootings. They almost never discuss issues of city hall.
Half of the people have not only tapped out, but they have never tapped in and really really don't care.
When they tapped in, they didn't question a damn thing from liberal media....😂 Oh, but now they wanna be critical.
It's funny, because our "checked out" is still more active than other people's most active.
lol 😂 yes. I’m just checking in one in awhile now
No my check out is a check out for all news.
@@sharronlane3133 Enjoy your peace.
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”
George Orwell, 1984
Yes Karen!!!! If people don't care to learn this stuff, it feels like I'm forcing common sense on people.
"I care until I don't." Karen, I hear ya and it's where I live. “I’m guilty of giving people more chances than they deserve but when I’m done, I’m done.” Turcois Ominek
You aren’t alone. I haven’t watched nor listened in months, except for you and the Daily Show clips. Yesterday I decided I will listen on Sundays in order to stay informed.
And let’s not forget Roland Martin.
I'm back to watching cartoons. I'm just not ready to know anything else right now.
@@janwig9347 Old School Looney Tunes or New School Marvel? My nephew got me watching Anime.
Exhaustion is exhaustion no matter the person rich or poor. We have all for at least 10 years been living with the same stress. Also as you mentioned, it’s global. The fact that we all are choosing peace could be spiritual.
That Claudia Schiebaum is that One, who knew that the Lady President from Mexico is giving me hope, right now. She slaps the crap out of Donald Trump every time he comes for her or Mexico. Mexico has a strong, intelligent, competent leader and is a winner. She just checked some racist, fascist right wing leaders from Canda yesterday. She said you are not going to disrespect Mexico and she will not bullied.. In other words, You better put some respect on Mexico and her. Yes, you better get them!💙💙
And folks claim a woman would not be tough enough to deal with world leaders. 😊
Mexicans are anti black! So I don’t care for her
Wait til Trump is actually in office first. Then let's see how tough she is.
Exactly and good for her
@@andremiller1566🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣, why wait , she said they could go tic for tac. America corporations, congress, media are the only ones scare of bully Trump.
People are fed up with mainstream news media. And the ignorances of people voting against their own interests, then crying about it.
Take a break but at some point we got to engage. Damn smh
“Small thoughts fit easily into a closed mind, but big thoughts require an open one.” Roy H. Williams
This whole clip from Tyler and Karen resonates so much for me! After the election I was flooded with questions! Let this natural born empath check out to rest. Go read some legislation and history books!
Thank you for sharing pointed, honest commentary. I'm taking a break from this madness and it has been liberating. Not certain I'll be tuning in on Jan 21. Cable News has robbed me of enough time.
yes
My entire life I have complained about being born intelligent rather than beautiful. Now I am completely uninterested in the chosen ignorance of the majority of American people. Literally Proud of their stupidity.
@@deborahfrederick916 they’re just loud wrong and proud!!!
That is what hurts me, people are happy to be stupid 😤 and that is how 45 came into power.
I have stopped watching mainstream media. I will watch the local news for weather, alerts, and recalls. I get my news from Roland Martin, you, Clay and Reecie, and Meidas Touch.
Exactly this 💯
Same
MeToo!!!!!for about a year now.
We need unadulterated Truth. Regular news is biased. You said it 'Sista'.
None of them are talking about whats going on in Chicago or NY. You should really expand your sources. These folks aren't pro Black, they're just Democrats.
The people who are even savvy enough to know they are checking out are probably a part of that crew I call the moral conscience of this country. It is quite sad to see it, but it is needed right now. .
No, they liked being brainwashed. Now they can't cope with having to watch and think themselves.
Amen Sis Karen and Bro.Tyler!
we are here together because we are different. We rest and then we offer our time again to our community because we are built that way. I gave up cable news months ago and look to like minded podcasters to learn the latest. Much happier. Thank you for all of your labors, Karen and Tyler
I truly understand about checking out, but I'm a firm believer of Protecting Your Peace while educating yourself without social media. As a community (all) we need to start back to reading books. There's nothing wrong with expanding your mind.
"Who am I to care more than they do about them?"
and....how!
Apply that to Blacks.
Thank you for someone with a platform saying this!! What I've been saying since finding this amazing woman, shes cut from a different cloth and she's one of the people that will impact the world for a lifetime and we gotta give her, her flowers NOW!!!
I think there’s a difference between making a conscious choice to detach versus be completely ignorant to the point of negligence. This is self care. We are consciously-at least I am-taking this time to recover
As people watch less cable news, more people are watching independent media and podcasts. The problem is most political podcasters and influencers don't have journalistic training. They are as culpable as the legacy cable news. So they (mostly lack critical thinking except to make money) continue to misinform people from the news they read online, or listen to their favorite grfiters, or their lack of expertise in a subject/topic. It is time to hold independent media and podcasts that specialize in spreading news with the same standard as all the cable news. We need a place where each independent media and podcast are rated by fact-checking metric to inform audiences of which of them are trustworthy as news sources.
💯👏👏
I'm feeling this conversation. 😂
I had to let CNN, MSNBC, and FOX (for grins) go. They’re all the same. I’m new to this platform and I feel totally at home-and at peace.
Whew 🔥 why is it on a handful of people to know this stuff 🤔 there's even less of us in the area of decoding K-12 & Child Welfare laws, policies, codes, and governance.
I'm on mainstream media diet right now. I've been TV news fasting since Nov 7th 2024.
I told my wife not to stress. We're gonna be okay for the most part and may actually benefit financially. I'm not watching the ratings grab. I checked out when NPR started both-sidesing arguments and cut off my donations. I cannot watch stupid comments go unchecked so I'll wait it out 4 years or more, if needed. I'll keep tuning in to Prof Hunter and a few other sane people.
I noticed that too with npr
Wow. You are pretty much admitting to wanting to live in a echo chamber. This is precisely why the Democrats lost and will continue to do so.
👍🏾
Thought it was just me regarding npr. They never corrected lies.
OMG I’m with Bro. Tyler. Joy Reid is my girl and I haven’t watched her since the election.
I don't watch cable news either. Occassionally I watch Joy Reid or The Weekend on MSNBC. I read, go for walks, listen to music, or watch more upbeat shows. I'm mentally exhausted from politics.
I haven’t tuned into ANY CABLE NEWS- won’t be, either. I’m a Black woman minding my own BLACK NEWS. And, we aren’t gonna miss out on anything. I don’t agree with the guest. If you do KNOW civics, cable news isn’t offering NOTHING helpful. I’m over here cause you give, Professor Hunter, all the update I care to listen to.
I agree! I've been watching international news channels! 🤦🏿♀️🤷🏿♀️
It's a very tough time to be an empath. So much gratitude to Tyler and Prof Karen. I've tried to check out from all news, but it's difficult when I care so much about people & their wellbeing. That's why I still watch this channel.
@Annie As a fellow empathic person, I hear you. Unfortunately, Jan 21 is coming up soon!
To whom much is given much is required.
Everyone has their roles and every one nerds a break and regular rest
6:34 I agree. When WE check out, it is different. And I'm limiting access to my mind and heart.
It’s called a CLEANSING for your SOUL trust and WATCH..!!!!!
I can’t bear to watch the news or read a newspaper
Ignorance is bliss
No cable news for me. I’ve tried but I feel the same thing…sick to my stomach. I’m tired of them.
It’s called maintaining your mental health. It’s something that you have to do when you feel you must. BTW, binge watching Cross and the great British baking show.
I’m working on my golf game during the time I would normally watch or listen to mainstream news. I have already dropped 3 strokes off my handicap. Sticking with Karen, clay, Roland et. al, for my News.
Word. I'm on RUclips watching "White Shadow" (the old 70s/early80's basketball show on CBS) reruns and watching HBCU sports podcasts, rewatching Last Chance U on Netflix (skipping over the Independence CC portions, I won't get into why), watching The Wire reruns, going to the gym during primetime cable news time, continuing to work on writing my own non-fiction book, and working on some other academic ventures. Anytime I see or hear about the oncoming admin. I almost feel like l want to physically fight someone. But, I have been better at not allowing those feelings to creep in lately, and I just avoid cable news. I'll continue to watch Prof. Karen, Dr. Greg Carr, a little bit of Roland, and a little of the BBC and those types of news agencies. I'm checking out for 2 good years, then I'll see what's up with the mid-terms, then check back out til' 25. It actually feels pretty good.
A lot ignorant people have shows, it’s sad.
Please Karen never do that. We love you too much ❤
There is a difference between the news and the pundits. Cable and the networks are not the only place for news anymore. You can tune in and get the news without listening to all the pundits. We have more choices now.
Ms. Karen, we need you now! Please don't tap out.
I get my news from Roland Martin
You are not alone 🙏🏿
We're not ignoring in ignorance. We're just going to more accurate trusted sources, who are telling it like it is and more of that both sides BS which is what got us here.
We believed that this Trump cult was going to end because we were tired. Now we are disappointed that people chose a candidate whose characteristics would never have been accepted at least 16 years ago.
I checked out after I voted, and it's for my personal mental health. Even still, I've heard some of the crazy stuff, to big to ignore.
I tuned out MSM but i get the information i need from you and Roland and im 100% okay with that.
Do you think this is commotion? No! This is the calm before the storm. 😢
Omigosh that's it! I had a right wing friend years ago (first Trump term) who said about the child separation policy at the border,"I feel no responsibility for those people." I couldn't not care if I tried. And there it is.
Love the enlightenment ❤
At first was freaking out. Now, checked out since then too. Only care for mine and like minded. Built different is us. Keeping in the know for awareness.
I have timed out too. . .But only momentarily . The election loss was palpable in one sense and then in another sense ,not so bad. When you look at the popular vote then I feel that there is still fight left in the game. However you have to take some time away from this stuff to reflect and rejuvenate.
LOL! I'm in the same situation.
🙏
Happy Friday Professor Hunter and commenters
Yes, all legacy media is to blame and I’ve turned them all off. I actually stopped watching the night of the June debate between dumpster and President Biden. I couldn’t believe the crap I was seeing and hearing. I haven’t looked back.
That's good, Mrs. Karen, take your break!
I checked out from corporate news media a loooong time ago. Back in the mid 2000's. Cable news focuses more on entertainment as opposed to information. I saw how they completely dropped the ball in 2009-2010 concerning the debates on the ACA and they completely FAILED to inform the public.
Some of us black people cry and worry absolutely too much!!!
Build and persevere the way we are made to do and the way we used to do!
Yes
I stopped watching MSNBC right after they got rid of Tiffany Cross
Independent media is where i go cant stand main stream media
3:05 I'm too educated for this mess. I know too much. I struggle with lies.
Now, I'm watching FOUND. I cycle between Netflix, Prime, and Peacock. I think I'm going to get Britbox because I love British mysteries.
I haven't watched any news since election night. I'm protecting my peace.
People have wised up especially the younger generation, They aren't listening to these clowns on cable corporate owned media outlets, Those days are gone!
This conversation just soothed my soul.❤
That part Karen! 2:40 💯
F their news!
Unfortunately, I can't check out because I'm a broadcast journalist. And I admit, the anxiety and worry has been great.
sorry to hear that. Where?
Let's check out from fake American/Christian holidays. Check out from Thanksgiving, Xmas, New Year's eve, Easter etc.
The "bubble" has gotten alot smaller of those we trust to bring us the news
Yes, we need a break, but we will need to engage again at some point, because America is in trouble! This man is totally unhinged and will try to do what he said he will do. Professor Karen, we need you and your voice! We love you my Sista!!
💯👏
Amen
Literally what is actual news? What do we gain or lose by watching/not watching cable news? Should we not begin the shift to research/validation? It's such a laborious task to sit through copious amounts of opinion and punditry. Queen Maya Angelou gave us the blueprint: "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time."
Thank you for talking geopolitics.
Yeah no! I can find highlights of what is happening without watching cable news! I can then read articles that are less opinionated and sensationalized while avoiding being ignorant and not funding cable news normalization through pundits. Find another way to engage rather than going back to the same thing they are counting on
So so true. I want to be in community
I’m done with mainstream media
I watch world news and miedas touch
I only get my news from people like you and a few others haven't watch corporate news for atleast 5 years
I wish I could come on your show to speak from an educated Black mother going through multiple adversities perspective. And even though there are American expats already there, I never thought Mexico would look so appealing as a "get out" option. ☮️
It is a window of ignorance. These people will be back.
I never got into cable news and honestly I am glad I never did. Back in the 90’s when cable news first started I knew that it was going to be a problem. I read the news and that’s good enough. I also watch alternative news and information on social media channels.
I haven't read a newspaper since the election I no longer care
It's the middle class that sweating poor people don't care where their crumbs come from.
Cable news has been exhausting for a very long time. I became exhausted watching MSNBC during the height of pandemic. I just burned out on them and stopped watching one day and didn't turn them back on. Still watch CNN but in small doses only because I like Fareed Zakaria's show on Sunday.
Oooooooohhh you said the big truth! Built different!
AP Bio is hilarious 😂
Woww, thank you for Tyler Merritt! He laid out in truth the impact of your checking out.
I do not have widespread impact however it is important to me to know and be aware of trends and share sources of knowledge.
Yes, l have checked out even before the election.
I'm with you they know nothing. It's peaceful when you stay away from negativity.
Yall need keep this going