The television in today’s society has become one of our most basic resources of information. We are informed through the television of the latest news, weather, and information which are important in our daily lives. Through television we can be warned about almost anything from a hurricane approaching to the fact that the stock market is falling. Television is a great way of educating the people throughout society with important issues that affect our daily lives. Be it social, political, economical or medical. There is always something new to be told, and television is the quickest way to be informed. The television takes the time to do the research that most Americans don't do. Through various news programs and documentaries the television keeps us educated.