why does it take a few seconds for street reporters to hear what anchors ask?

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We have instantaneous video communication (FaceTime, Zoom, etc.) so why can’t news channels use different, existing technology to communicate instantaneously?

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The feed may have a couple seconds delay so they can cut the feed if shenanigans go down (cursing, assaults, accidents, etc). If so, there may actually be next to no communication delay from anchor to field reporter and back, but you’re seeing field reporter delayed to accommodate “public protection” (or whatever you want to call it).

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