The always elusive objectivity ideal
As a keen radio and TV fan, seeing the great wealth of knowledge and information that one can gather from the two media forms, I often feel that presenters should try hard to get to the objectivity ideal in their presentations.
And even though the journalists often try to professionally provide the right of reply to people not present in their studios and who may have been mentioned, mostly in negative light, remaining objective is still a tall order.
Controversial topics especially find presenters taking sides and even advocating their personal views and preferences.
Some wisely put disclaimers asserting that what they say are their own personal views but many tend to forget this especially where humor overshadows all other considerations. Many will ‘jokingly’ swear by God’s name contrary to biblical teachings, while others will make fun of assumed friends’ and acquaintances’ past errors or known weakness including from bodily or physical realities including body sizes also jokingly 
. I guess some think they have a right to poke fun at others in their efforts to generate humor in the studios. If they read this piece, they will definitely accuse me of being ‘too serious’ 
. I guess some think they have a right to poke fun at others in their efforts to generate humor in the studios. If they read this piece, they will definitely accuse me of being ‘too serious’ Some appear overconfident and want to promote what most people in Society consider the ‘gospel’ truth despite the fact that different people face different circumstances in life and consequently have their own truths from their own practical realities and experiences.
And though the humor in these media forms is good and makes life easier, there is risk that listeners who may not be more discerning or whose exposure in several life issues is limited may be swayed to take the Presenters’ personal experiences and views as the reality and truth of life.
This experience has taught me to always listen to the presenters and all other people ‘with a pinch of salt’ as the saying goes.
What other people say or believe in is not necessarily the truth or my truth. Warped perceptions in life can easily be traded as the ideal.
I feel that the battle to attaining objectivity in life and in media is far from over. Perhaps we shall never reach situations of ultimate objectivity.. Perhaps as humans we shall always struggle with our subjectivity in all life situations ..
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