David H. Koch funds NOVA

[mattvermont]

Does the fact that David H. Koch is a primary donor to the NOVA episode I just watched, diminish the content or make you question the information presented?

[Orrex]

1. Was it the program about why the wealthy deserve all of the money, power, and influence?

I admit that I questioned the objectivity of that one.

[mattvermont]

2. Oliver Sachs and the power of music. nt.

[MrScorpio]

3. If Koch stipulates any editorial control over the content...

Either directly or indirectly, then it should be considered suspect.

If he's just giving money away unconditionally, then I would say no.

[WhiteTara]

4. Yes, n/t

[amborin]

5. he funded the renovation

of the New York State theater in Lincoln Center; it's now named after him; i hate that he gets that publicity but it doesn't make me question the nyc ballet; but a tv program is obviously different, and, yes, it would make me wonder

[Pterodactyl]

6. I think Nova is an awesome show, and if he donates to keep it running, that's a good thing.

Also, the show has lots of supporters, including VIEWERS LIKE YOU!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nova_(TV_series)#Underwriters

[aquart]

7. The poor man is facing certain damnation and looking for any way out.

Let the hell-bound bastard try.

[Pterodactyl]

9. I think damnation and salvation aren't usually processed through PBS.

But if he donates to something good, then GOOD! They all should.

[physioex]

8. Nova is a wonderful show....

And NO I do not questions the contents.

[Logical]

10. I love Nova. Always have. I am glad they are funding it and not controlling the content. n-t

[sharesunited]

11. Let him fund a Frontline which investigates and exposes him.

[jimlup]

12. I have heard it argued that he influences NOVA's environmental coverage...

I've forgotten the reference but one should ask perhaps why NOVA hasn't had a hard hitting climate episode recently? It would certainly be topical and current to do so.

[RevStPatrick]

13. I went to the American Museum of Natural History...

...here in New York last week, and almost vomited when I entered my favorite part of the museum.
The David H. Koch Dinosaur Wing.

I wouldn't have even gone in (I've been there a number of times before) except that we had some kids from out of town who REALLY wanted to see it. I did manage to do something that satisfied my urge to spit on his name, without actually doing so...

[saras]

14. It doesn't make me think they lie, but it makes me think they avoid issues and leave things out