Audio is just one form of media, though. I prefer reading as I can consume the information more quickly (and it tends to be denser and can be more precise and detailed), and am happy to pay for quality written content.

Good reporting would present the key parts of the article up top, but invite you to read the full story if interested. The lead paragraph and the inverted pyramid are key concepts developed in the field of journalism.

Good journalism is stating the relevant facts concisely, not blabbering for 30 minutes.