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Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Dan Rather, Sam Donaldson and Others Demand Press Call Trump Out to His Face at Glitzy Dinner in Scorching Letter

Over 250 journalists urge the White House Correspondents' Association to oppose President Trump's attacks on press freedom during the upcoming dinner.
Media industry
fromPoynter
4 weeks ago

Don Lemon is ready to stand up for press freedoms. Are the rest of us? - Poynter

Don Lemon emphasizes the need for journalists to sacrifice safety for press freedom and authenticity in storytelling.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Stop Posing for the President!' Joe Scarborough Slams FCC Chair for Embarrassing' Threats Over Media's Tough' Iran Questions

FCC Chair Brendan Carr warned broadcasters of license renewal consequences for reporting he deemed fake news regarding Iran conflict, prompting criticism from media figures over press freedom threats.
fromPoynter
2 months ago
Media industry

The FBI's search of a Washington Post reporter's home is rare - and part of a growing pattern - Poynter

Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Dan Rather, Sam Donaldson and Others Demand Press Call Trump Out to His Face at Glitzy Dinner in Scorching Letter

Over 250 journalists urge the White House Correspondents' Association to oppose President Trump's attacks on press freedom during the upcoming dinner.
Media industry
fromPoynter
4 weeks ago

Don Lemon is ready to stand up for press freedoms. Are the rest of us? - Poynter

Don Lemon emphasizes the need for journalists to sacrifice safety for press freedom and authenticity in storytelling.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Stop Posing for the President!' Joe Scarborough Slams FCC Chair for Embarrassing' Threats Over Media's Tough' Iran Questions

FCC Chair Brendan Carr warned broadcasters of license renewal consequences for reporting he deemed fake news regarding Iran conflict, prompting criticism from media figures over press freedom threats.
fromPoynter
2 months ago
Media industry

The FBI's search of a Washington Post reporter's home is rare - and part of a growing pattern - Poynter

Higher education
fromPoynter
17 hours ago

As statehouse coverage shrinks, student journalists are stepping in to fill the void - Poynter

Student journalists at Franklin College cover the Indiana General Assembly, gaining real-world experience and filling gaps in legislative coverage.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Megyn Kelly Shreds Trump With Snark Praise Over Strait Deal

Megyn Kelly criticized Trump for misrepresenting the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, which was already open before the war.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Kash Patel Fires Off Missive To The Fake News' In Wake of Bombshell Report

FBI Director Kash Patel denies allegations of excessive drinking and plans to sue The Atlantic for false reporting.
#tmz
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CNN Panel Weighs in On TMZ's New Washington Bureau: No Group of 435 people' Deserve The TMZ Treatment' More

TMZ's new Washington Bureau aims to blend pop culture with politics, bringing a fresh perspective to Capitol Hill reporting.
Washington DC
fromJezebel
5 days ago

TMZ Is Now Berating Congress, as the Founding Fathers Intended

TMZ is now covering Congress, focusing on celebrity-style scandals and moments during a government shutdown.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Packaging evil into something funny': is making fun of Trump now just clownwashing'?

Comedy can challenge authority and prevent normalization of harmful political realities, but it risks becoming a safety valve for apathy instead.
#trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
US Elections

CNN's Abby Phillip Torpedoes 92% Negative' Trump Coverage Complaint: Possible It's Trump's Actual Actions and Conduct?'

fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago
Right-wing politics

Trump Bashes Fox News for Covering SLEAZEBAG' Tom Steyer Right After Interviewing His Favorite California Candidate

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

PBS Reporter Says Trump Hung Up on Her After She Asked About His Threat About Wiping Out a Civilization'

US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CNN's Abby Phillip Torpedoes 92% Negative' Trump Coverage Complaint: Possible It's Trump's Actual Actions and Conduct?'

CNN anchor Abby Phillip questions the narrative of negative media bias against Trump by suggesting his actions may explain poor polling.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump Bashes Fox News for Covering SLEAZEBAG' Tom Steyer Right After Interviewing His Favorite California Candidate

Trump criticized Fox News for promoting Tom Steyer over Republican candidates like Steve Hilton in California's gubernatorial race.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Hurls Nasty Insults at Fox News Host: One of the Least Attractive and Talented People'

Trump criticized Jessica Tarlov on Truth Social after a contentious segment on Fox News, calling her unattractive and dismissing her poll claims.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

PBS Reporter Says Trump Hung Up on Her After She Asked About His Threat About Wiping Out a Civilization'

Trump's controversial statements and abrupt phone call with PBS correspondent highlight tensions surrounding the Iran ceasefire and ongoing conflicts in the region.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

CNN Reporter Gets Hammered by Trump Critics for Giving Thanks' to Trump Envoy Witkoff

Critics condemned CNN's Frederik Pleitgen for praising Trump's envoy after a controversial ceasefire announcement amid conflicting narratives on the situation with Iran.
SF politics
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

Eric Swalwell and the Modern-Media Reckoning

Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including rape, which he denies.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

CNN Panel Cracks Up At Reporting on RFK Jr's Bonkers Diary Entries: Just Gonna Leave It There!'

One, this is just a headline from people magazine, quote, The biggest bombshells from RFK Jr.'s diaries: slicing off a raccoon's penis, flying with Epstein and listing the women he bedded.
Washington DC
UK politics
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Media Minister Patrick O'Donovan signs off on 20,000 pay rise for RTE boss in same week he demanded review of 'unbalanced' protest coverage

RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst may receive a €20,000 salary increase amid criticism of the broadcaster's coverage of fuel protests.
fromMission Local
6 days ago

Mission Local names Joe Rivano Barros as executive editor

"Joe is so goddamn competent he has almost made me rethink my position on Stanford University. Almost. In Joe, you've got a man with the talent of three men able to do the work of six men. I'm thrilled to see him succeed, and we're all succeeding because of him."
Mission District
Media industry
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Opinion: Remembering Kevin Klose, former NPR president and broadcasting icon

Kevin Klose, former NPR president, emphasized the importance of real news for democracy and significantly contributed to NPR's growth and resilience.
#journalism
US Elections
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

To My Fellow Journalists: We Need to Do Better

Journalism must urgently address the legitimacy of elections and false claims to protect American democracy.
Media industry
from48 hills
6 days ago

Screen Grabs: In the trenches of democracy with Amy Goodman - 48 hills

The future of credible news reporting is threatened by various factors, including corporate media mergers, AI, and hostility towards the press.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Don't Believe the Ross Douthat Hype

Conservative columnists in the New York Times intellectualize right-wing views to appeal to a center-left audience, creating a unique genre of writing.
#media-regulation
Parenting
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

EXCLUSIVE: Sage Steele Opens Up to Sean Hannity About How Her Kids Helped Push Her to Sue ESPN

Sage Steele's decision to sue ESPN was influenced by her children and her desire to stand up for her beliefs.
Media industry
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Q&A: 'Democracy Now!' host Amy Goodman urges S.F. residents to 'Steal This Story, Please!'

Amy Goodman advocates for amplifying marginalized voices through independent journalism to combat corporate media's silencing of important stories.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Mark Levin Has Lost All Confidence in Mark Levin

Mark Levin's recent comments reveal uncertainty about Trump's Iran policy, contrasting his usual certainty and influence on foreign policy decisions.
fromDefector
6 days ago

Dianna Russini Resigns From The Athletic | Defector

I have covered the NFL with professionalism and dedication throughout my career, and I stand behind every story I have ever published. When the Page Six item first appeared, The Athletic supported me unequivocally, expressed confidence in my work and pride in my journalism. For that I am grateful.
Media industry
World news
fromPBS News
1 month ago

March 20, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

President Trump criticizes NATO allies for inadequate support in securing the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian attacks on oil and gas facilities.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Joe Scarborough Baffled by Markwayne Mullin's Cheering for the Criminal Assault' of Rand Paul: Why Can't He Just Apologize?'

Secretary of Homeland Security nominee Markwayne Mullin refused to apologize for justifying the criminal assault on Senator Rand Paul, prompting criticism from media figures about the lack of accountability in confirmation hearings.
Miami Dolphins
fromDefector
1 month ago

I Am Standing By For News | Defector

NFL free agency's tampering period begins with teams already negotiating trades and signings before the official window opens, generating intense anticipation among fans.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Steve Kroft Spills Dirt On 30-Year CBS Gig: 'I Hated It'

I can remember when I was tapped to go to 60 minutes I thought this was fantastic and I expected a lot of people would just come up and say, that's really great, I'm really happy for you, whatever the thing right is and then you realize after a while that not everybody was happy that I got this job. There were other people that wanted it. And so then you've all of a sudden made a bunch of enemies. And that's, it's just, you know, it's a snake pit.
Media industry
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Chris Hayes Has Some Advice for Keeping Up With the News

Attention has become the defining commodity of modern life, influencing everything from entertainment to global conflicts.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

MS NOW's Lawrence O'Donnell Hits Trump Clown of the Day' Witkoff Over CNBC Hit: He Said That!'

Steve Witkoff obviously knew nothing about the Middle East or Vladimir Putin when Donald Trump chose him. And now that he's met Vladimir Putin, he still knows nothing about Vladimir Putin, as he demonstrated so embarrassingly today when Carl Quintanilla at CNBC asked him why Donald Trump decided to allow Vladimir Putin to take full advantage of the explosive increase in the price of oil and profit off of that new price.
World news
Podcast
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

How Bari Weiss Is Changing CBS News

Bari Weiss's appointment as CBS News editor-in-chief sparked conservative praise, Silicon Valley backing, and immediate controversy over her leadership and on-air anchors.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

White House revels in Don Lemon's arrest, while journalists sound the alarm - LGBTQ Nation

The spotlight on the Trump administration's draconian immigration crackdown moved at least briefly today away from the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, as the White House rejoiced in the arrest of gay journalist Don Lemon. "When life gives you lemons," the administration posted on social media early this morning, along with an emoji of chains. Lemon was arrested under an 1871 law originally designed to combat the Ku Klux Klan and a 1994 law meant to keep protestors from. Blocking access to churches.
LGBT
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
2 months ago

Spencer Carbery starts morning press conference thanking Bailey Johnson after Washington Post layoffs end sports section

Washington Capitals coach Spencer Carbery publicly thanked laid-off Washington Post beat writer Bailey Johnson, praising her professionalism and predicting continued success.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Ryan Clark Blasts Trump White House for Absolutely Disgusting' Iran War Video Featuring NFL Highlights: War Is Not a Comedy'

The White House faced criticism for using NFL highlights and AC/DC music in a video depicting military strikes against Iran, which former NFL star Ryan Clark condemned as insensitive and disrespectful to military families.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CNN's Jake Tapper Blasts Bonkers Trump War 'Hype' Videos

The White House released promotional videos mixing video game and Hollywood footage with actual war footage, prompting criticism for trivializing military conflict.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

He Was a Legendary Newsroom Colleague. Turned Out He Had a Secret Past | The Walrus

An unexpected July 2020 email led to remembering Charles Saunders, a towering Halifax editor known for fierce editorials, playful newsroom presence, and mysterious American origins.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Feds peppersprayed this award-winning out journalist while she reporterd on Alex Pretti's death - LGBTQ Nation

As has been widely reported, Pretti, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and intensive care nurse who worked at the Minneapolis VA hospital, was killed Saturday morning by federal agents who reportedly shot him 10 times after they'd already wrestled him to the ground and disarmed him. Pretti's death - the second at the hands of federal agents in Minneapolis this month - and the Trump administration's lies about the circumstances that led to it have sparked outrage and protest, both in Minnesota and around the country.
LGBT
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Main Character Syndrome: Trump's Reporter Shush Made the Press the Hero of Its Own Story

The American press prioritizes self-congratulatory narratives about its own courage over examining how its coverage actually interacts with and serves power structures.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

RTE announces Jackie Fox as new Washington correspondent

Jackie is a multimedia journalist with RTÉ News and has reported extensively on US politics and global affairs, including covering the 2024 US Presidential Election in Washington DC. She has worked as a journalist for RTÉ for 14 years, reporting on a range of foreign, national and regional news stories. She has reported for RTÉ from countries including Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, and Seychelles on issues surrounding human rights and climate change.
US politics
#washington-post
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

You've Blamed People Who Have Not Shot People!' CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin Takes On Sean Duffy Over ICE Tactics

Mr. Secretary, do you think that there's any responsibility among the ICE officers, though, to be able to deal with these things in a way that does not end in tragic death? Sorkin began. I mean, I do think that, you know, you blamed Tim Walz, you blamed Biden, you blamed lots of people that have not shot people! You go back and look at what's happened in Minnesota over the years Hold on a second, Duffy interrupted.
US politics
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

The Scandal Is that Jonathan Alter Doesn't See the Scandal

The Obama Administration eroded rule of law by protecting torture policies and shielding bankers, while narrowing 'scandal' definitions to conceal serious abuses.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Terrry Moran Bashes Trump on CNN Over Gross' Epstein Rant After Bombshell Arrest

Independent journalist Terry Moran ripped President Donald Trump for his gross reaction to the bombshell arrest of a British royal in connection with the Epstein Files, suggesting he had more empathy for the royals than for Jeffrey Epstein's victims and survivors.
US politics
#immigration-enforcement
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Circle of Scandal!' Joe Scarborough Gloats About Perfect' Link Between Greenland's Sovereignty and Epstein Rape Island'

A 1917 treaty acknowledged Danish rights to Greenland while the United States acquired islands including Jeffrey Epstein's Little Saint James, prompting Joe Scarborough's mockery.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Joe Scarborough Struck' as He Agrees With Sean Hannity on ICE: Most Americans Believe That'

I am struck by Sean Hannity's words and struck because that position has been what I've been saying all along, what I've been saying since 1994. And I'm struck that the administration didn't start here. And I'm struck because, again, most Americans believe that if you are here illegally that you should be deported, as Sean Hannity said, people have been talking about this for years, give people money to get back home.
US politics
Media industry
fromVulture
2 months ago

The Gospel According to Bari

CBS News under Bari Weiss has shifted noticeably rightward, appointing right-leaning contributors and altering coverage and scheduling in ways that limit critical exposure.
Media industry
fromEsquire
2 months ago

It's Time to Pay Our Last Respects to The Washington Post

The Post cut over 300 staff and is shifting to politics, national news, and select features while dismantling books, international, and sports coverage.
fromAxios
2 months ago

The death of sportswriting

Zoom out: The last 10+ years have seen the hollowing out of storied publications like Sports Illustrated and Sporting News, the end of ESPN's magazine and Grantland and the erosion of local newsrooms' sports sections before the Washington Post announcement. The New York Times cut its sports section after it acquired The Athletic in 2022 - one of the few reporting-driven publications that has emerged in the current sports media landscape.
Media industry
Media industry
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

What Bari Weiss Wants

Bari Weiss, founder of The Free Press, was appointed editor-in-chief of CBS News by David Ellison, surprising observers and promising institutional changes.
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