Oh I do read too. I’m a subscriber to The Economist and ready extensively from other sources.
I’m absolutely in favour of hearing/reading both sides of any discussion, or of any news.
Now adays I read mostly on the internet, both political and maritime news, but not limited to.
I am what you may call a news addict, but with little interest in movies, which may be a disadvantage on this forum, since refr. to American movies are frequent.
I do like comedy shows, incl. the American Late Night shows and British satire.