Sit back?
Pay attention?
Watch the news anchors ask stupid questions that the street reporters should know.

Example:
The police have said three were injured in the accident?

Notice the response:

That's right, here at the scene three people have reported being injured.

Strange but true.
You are witnessing the robotic style of the news.

In many cases the sportscasters in certain markets.
Can do all the other person job.