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The Stream is a talk and news program created for Al Jazeera English that combines studio discussion with audience participation through social media. Its episodes examine international political, social, and cultural issues, bringing together journalists, specialists, activists, and people affected by the subject under discussion. The format was launched in 2011 and was designed to let online viewers contribute questions and comments to a live broadcast, making digital interaction part of the program rather than a separate feedback channel.
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What is The Stream on Al Jazeera English about?
The Stream is a talk and news program focused on international political, social, and cultural issues. It combines studio discussion with audience participation through social media.
How does audience participation work on The Stream?
Viewers can contribute questions and reactions through social-media channels. Those contributions are used alongside interviews with journalists, specialists, activists, and other guests.
What makes The Stream different from a standard studio news show?
Its format treats online participation as part of the discussion rather than as a separate comment section. The program joins live or studio conversation with social-media questions about global issues.
Which broadcaster created The Stream?
The Stream was created for Al Jazeera English. It is designed as a discussion-led news program rather than a bulletin consisting only of headlines and reporter packages.
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