Three Legacy Media Outlets Have Spent Less Than 30 Combined Minutes Covering Ohio Train Crash

Ben ZeisloftFebruary 14, 2023

Legacy media The combined time of ABC, CBS and NBC covering the Norfolk Southern train crash that has engulfed East Palestine was less than 30 minutes. Ohio, and threatened millions of people who live in the Ohio River Basin.

All residents within one mile radius of the February 3, 2003 crash were evacuated by local and state authorities. started Controlled burning of industrial chemicals that had leaked to reduce the possibility of an explosion. Five train cars carrying vinyl chloride (a carcinogen used in the production of PVC) were exposed to large plumes and dark smoke that could be seen in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio.

Media Research Center analysts examined all broadcast coverage between February 4th, and February 14, according to conservative nonprofit. Concluded The three major networks “fell just shy of a combined 30 minutes” This is the story. CBS devoted 9 minutes 53 seconds to the scandal. ABC was next with 9 minutes 31 seconds. NBC had 8 minutes 52 seconds.

East Palestine residents were assured they could return to their homes in less than a week following the controlled fire; first responders and residents have been informed. reported Worrisome health conditions such as headaches, sore throats, sore throats, and coughing can lead to serious complications. However, the outlets refused to report on the story. CBS offered 1 minute 4 seconds of additional coverage while NBC offered 38 seconds. ABC stopped reporting completely on the incident.

“Rather than healthy skepticism, reporters approached statements by Norfolk Southern and the Ohio EPA, both of whom had a blatant incentive to downplay the seriousness of the situation, with slavish credulity,” Analysts at the Media Research Center wrote. “Perhaps this explains why they haven’t gone back to the story: because they abandoned it too early before asking any meaningful questions. For the broadcast networks to revisit East Palestine now would be to admit that their prior abandonment of it was an error born out of laziness and a lack of curiosity.”

The group also stated that Columbiana County (Ohio) is more white than 93% and more conservative. According to the organization, 72% of voters cast their ballots in support of President Donald Trump in 2020. Data From the Columbiana County Board of Elections.

The Media Research Center thanked CNN, PBS and Fox News for their updates on the crash. NewsNation correspondent Evan Lambert was Arrest During a conference with Governor Mike DeWine of Ohio, the outlet nevertheless “continued to diligently cover the situation.” Reporters have missed the absence of leadership by Pete Buttigieg (Transport Secretary), who has been reported but not acknowledged. Adressed Social media crisis more than one week after initial crash Tension From Democrats and Republicans.

Sen. J.D. Vance (R.OH) was also mentioned during an Interview Tucker Carlson, Fox News host, stated that the legacy media outlets have paid little attention to the crisis. Tucker Carlson stated that legacy media outlets are already susceptible to overlooking middle America’s problems. He also said that reporters are reluctant to ask government agencies about the extent of the crisis.

“I think that the entire country, the media complex, the leaders of this country, have decided to disregard the people of East Palestine,” He said. “If you look at the way that this story has been covered, if it’s been covered at all, it’s about how there are poor people in East Palestine who have been victimized by this disaster. Well of course that’s true, but you want journalists asking tough questions about what’s going on.”