What are lemmy’s favorite video channels for more depth then you get from average news and television sources?
Prerun is one that comes to mind as he digs, thinks, and explains, and is willing to say he’s wrong. Business Insider is another one that has a great number of in depth topics, even if not quite as much as one might want sometimes. DW is another. RealLifeLore also seems to some great explaining. LegalEagle similar.
All of these are debatable to a greater or lesser degree, but I’m interested in alternative sources. What else is out there? What platform? Why?
Patrick (H) Willems is great movie criticism with plot.
Real Life Lore sucks. he’s algorithm bait. he isn’t necessarily factually wrong, but he’s just shallow. it plays better to the algorithm. he is pretty much the antithesis of “in-depth”. so I’m not really sure what you’re looking for if that’s the benchmark
I can’t remember which YouTuber called Real Life Lore the store brand Wendover, but it fits.
If you’re into cooking, history, or both, Tasting History with Max Miller is great. Lots of wonderful history, from the common to the obscure. He works hard to find primary sources for every story he shares, as well as calling out fake stories. He also corrects himself when he gets something wrong. And the recipes are fascinating!
Been getting into Bonsai Mirai lately. Very educational, in-depth videos about how to do Bonsai, with tips for everyone from a beginner to an expert. Also very relaxing to watch.
Friendlyjordies - Australian news and politics (plus Warhammer 40k and some other random stuff, not sure if he’ll go back to politics now)
Adam Conover - usually talks about tech, politics, etc, has long-form videos talking to experts or shorter videos talking about topics
Punter’s Politics - Aussie politics
Joe Scott - talks about tech etc
Doctor Elliott - psychology and LGBT stuff in TV shows
Matt Baume - history of LGBT in cinema and Hollywood
Tale Foundry - literature tropes etc
Belief it or Not - atheist breaking down Christianity (for ex-Christians who are struggling and need help breaking away from the mental hold it has)
Jill Bearup - movie fight scenes from a trained actor combatant PoV
(Hope these were what you’re looking for, apologies for lack of links, I’m on mobile)
Technology Connections. I now know an absurd amount about home AC, pinball machines, and refrigerators.