Another question about grammar

[Sirona]

Dear forum,

which is the most suitable adjective for the following sentence?

When I turn on the TV today, there is almost the same nonsense on it as 30 years ago. Almost all of the newer / more recent programs were probably sold to streaming providers ...

 

[SalixIncendium]

While I prefer the latter, either is correct.

It would appear no one really cares about grammar anymore, anyway. During my trip yesterday, I was very disappointed driving through Ohio to see all their lighted message boards saying...

IF YOU FEEL DIFFERENT
YOU DRIVE DIFFERENT

Really?! Kids read this stuff!!

 

[Sand Dancer]

Latter.

 

[Debater Slayer]

Dear forum,

which is the most suitable adjective for the following sentence?

When I turn on the TV today, there is almost the same nonsense on it as 30 years ago. Almost all of the newer / more recent programs were probably sold to streaming providers ...

The latter sounds more natural to my ears, but both are grammatically correct.

 

[Eddi]

Dear forum,

which is the most suitable adjective for the following sentence?

When I turn on the TV today, there is almost the same nonsense on it as 30 years ago. Almost all of the newer / more recent programs were probably sold to streaming providers ...

I'd go with "more recent"

I think that sounds much better and somehow more intelligent

 

[Jayhawker Soule]

Dear forum,

which is the most suitable adjective for the following sentence?

When I turn on the TV today, there is almost the same nonsense on it as 30 years ago. Almost all of the newer / more recent programs were probably sold to streaming providers ...

I have a pretty good sense of what "recent" means. As for newer, is begs the question: "newer than what?".

A note of caution: my grammar are typically lousy.