May sweeps is over and it is high time that you tuned in for an update on real news stories that are affecting the way people all over the world are living. Television is great for entertainment, but it is also here to provide concerned individuals with information addressing the latest and most important social and political details. The world is much larger than your own living room and it deserves a little attention. Even if you can’t stand getting politically involved and current events-minded, news from television can provide you with the information needed to become informed and minimally civic-minded.
Did you know that there is a civil war escalating in Syria and much of the Middle East? This conflict affects many parts of the daily lives of Western people. Watch daily broadcasts of networks like CNN and FOX for up-to-date expose’ and expert commentary addressing the West’s role in this conflict.
Yes, the season finale of Animal Planet’s Mermaid Theories airs 10:00 PM on Monday’s this week. This airing will certainly close the case on whether modern people can believe in undersea societies, or not.
9:00 PM on the History Channel is a broadcast of the best scripted Pawn Stars episode of any season. Watch as the greatest deals are made in spite of some truly difficult personal setbacks.
Sundays on Cartoon Network have an exciting and riveting new season lineup including The Venture Bros. at 8:00. Tune in to discover the latest and greatest mind blowing adventures with Hank and Dean.
Of course, world events and news are always available on these networks for viewers who have decided that this summer is best spent becoming caught up in what happens in the world. All year long, television transports viewers away from the real world and into a large spectrum of scripted variety shows and reality television spectaculars. The summer is the time when regular network viewers should let their favorite shows go for a few weeks and get caught up on what is happening in the world. After all, the modern television viewer is the most influential type of person in world politics and their opinions are counted very heavily.
Even if you are sure to catch the latest showing of Beyond Scared Straight 10:00 PM Thursday on A&E, or Ray Donovan later this month on Showtime, give equal time to news channels that can help you make heads-or-tails of what’s going on in the world around you. Be entertained, but learn something at the same time!