This may sound like an odd question but how do/did you properly start reading/watching the news and programmes focused on current affairs. I want to be more aware of what is happening in the world but I have difficulty digesting and retaining information yet alone with a objective opinion.

Where does one begin and retaining the news you have read?

NPR.org is the very best place for that.


NPR news has 2 podcasts I listen to almost every day:

1. NPR News
2. Market Place (market place is a 30 minute show that let's you know what's going on in the world economy--but it's designed for people who don't understand economics. It's wildly entertaining and engaging).


I like BBC too because I can learn about what's going on with my fineass friends in the UK, but the news is a bit dry and hard to follow at times.

Imago said:

NPR isnt some Prince rubbish is it?

JDInteractive said:

no

Imago said:

I trust you!

JDInteractive said:

You can get their podcast directly through the itunes sotre (It's free), or at http://www.npr.org

There's even a live stream that you can listen to their programming (All things considered is good, but it's in a talk-show type of format. ).

Either way it's really great for catching up on events.

The do a weekly podcast called "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me" which is a 30 minute quiz show where they quiz phone callers on the weeks' events. It's absolutely hilarious the way they structure it.


That's how I became more involved in the news. Once I'm back in Bangkok (soon) it'll be my lifeline to the West.

Imago said:

Do they have a quiz you can do yourself? I like the idea of that.

JDInteractive said:

If they do, I haven't heard it.

I just yell out answers (even by myself ) before the contestants do.