between the lines: From Earthquakes to Elections on TV

between the lines: From Earthquakes to Elections on TV By Alexei Pankin Published: November 16, 2011 (Issue # 1683) The State Duma election television campaign kicked off Nov. 5 by intruding on the usual morning programming. In nonelection times, the programming follows a standard pattern. Every 30 minutes, a five-minute news block airs. Since President […]