The television will be revolutionized
On Aug. 1, when Current TV launches on several satellite and cable TV systems — reaching, at first, about 19 million households — Gore believes young people will finally get that opportunity. But while Current will be televised, it’s not at all clear that the revolution Gore has promised will make it to the screen. You can’t argue with Gore’s planned innovations — interactivity, openness, a willingness to tell stories that buck the mainstream. What remains to be seen is whether his network can realize the goals without compromise.