I used to watch tv all the time. Grew up on it. Now I can't remember the last time I turned on my tv. I don't even know if the thing still works. Stopped watching about 6 years ago, probably. I can't say I've missed it. Too many far more interesting things on the internet. I'm an...
Between masks and everybody just being way more aware of preventing the spread of germs -- social distancing, hand washing, etc. -- I would guess cases of most of the usual suspects are down.
All the building trades have serious labor shortages, going back to way before COVID. All the guys getting close to retirement don't have anybody to teach their skills, and they can't get to all the work. It's a problem.
Media sites need clicks. Evidently, NPR is not . . . immune . . . to that. And the level of scientific literacy among journalists has never been terribly good.