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March 10, 2025 at 11:31 AM

Homeland Security uses lie detectors to find press leaks

Poynter It may be the first time a federal agency has used polygraphs to question employees specifically about leaks to the media Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Homeland Security is using lie dete…

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March 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM

MSNBC's new hire to add 100 journalists

Poynter Scott Matthews, MSNBC’s new senior vice president of newsgathering, is expected to hire field producers, correspondents, photographers and more Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   MSNBC’s new h…

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March 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM

Disney cuts include the shutdown of FiveThirtyEight

Poynter The data-driven site, founded by Nate Silver in 2008, gained prominence for its near-perfect forecast of Barack Obama’s victory that year Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Disney and ABC News…

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March 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM

How 50 moments shaped journalism—and what’s next ✍️

Poynter A look at The Poynter 50 and new journalism training opportunities. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Some stories changed the world. Some moments and people shaped journalism itself. In honor of Poynte…

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March 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Your newsletter recs 😍

Poynter My inbox is gonna be so full. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Last week, I got to spend a few days in New York City to speak at the American Society of Journalists and Authors annual conference. And happily,…

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March 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Trump’s speech caps another busy day in media

Poynter One out-of-the-box name in media is floating his name as a Democratic nominee for president and says, ‘I can beat them all.’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Trump’s speech caps another busy…

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March 4, 2025 at 12:31 PM

Is Bezos’s new mission for the Post already bombing?

Poynter The Post’s new focus on ‘personal liberties and free markets’ made an inauspicious debut with milquetoast Trump/Zelenskyy commentary Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Tom Jones is under the w…

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March 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM

Introducing The Poynter 50

Poynter 50 consequential people and events that shaped 50 years of media Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Introducing The Poynter 50, a yearlong look at consequential people and events that shaped 50…

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February 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Headlines about an actor's death provide a window into journalism

Poynter Different outlets chose different works to reference in their headlines, showing the editorial considerations behind the scenes Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good morning, all. Tom Jones …

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February 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Bezos threw more dirt on the Post’s reputation

Poynter His push to limit the opinion section’s viewpoints will likely further alienate jilted staff and readers Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Jeff Bezos threw more dirt on The Washington Post’s …

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February 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM

🔔 New Poynter event: The Future of Facts Online

Poynter You're invited to Poynter's newest Community Conversation on May 6. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   With social media rejecting fact-checking, the rapid rise of AI-driven content and financial incenti…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM

Trump’s lawsuits against the press are about power, not winning

Poynter In the latest episode of ‘The Poynter Report Podcast,’ Paul Farhi says the White House is sending the message that critical coverage has a cost Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Trump’s lawsui…

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February 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Trump’s White House keeps chipping away at press freedoms

Poynter The White House, not the press, will decide who gets to cover key presidential moments — a shift that alarms journalists and press freedom advocates Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Trump’s …

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February 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Lead, report, succeed: New Poynter programs for 2025

Poynter Join us for two new offerings designed to empower journalists and leaders. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   At Poynter, we’re focused on equipping journalists and leaders with the skills to drive impac…

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February 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM

Truth of the Matter: Your February Poynter update

Truth of the Matter: Your February Poynter update Plus, how you can keep receiving this exclusive newsletter. ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­…

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February 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM

Lester Holt is leaving ‘NBC Nightly News’ — what to know

Poynter Holt leaves amid good ratings and at the top of his game as an anchor. He is the second major network anchor to depart in 2025. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Lester Holt will step down as…

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February 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM

How does the AP/Trump dispute end?

Poynter The wire service filed a lawsuit alleging its ban violates the First Amendment. But this all is about more than what it calls a body of water. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   How does the A…

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February 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM

News outlets backed the AP against the White House. Now what?

Poynter 40 news organizations — including Fox News and Newsmax — asked Trump to lift his ban on the AP. Here’s why it probably won’t matter. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   News outlets backed the …

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February 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM

Calling out President Trump’s falsehoods on Ukraine

Poynter When Trump accused Zelenskyy of starting the war between Ukraine and Russia, journalists loudly spelled out the truth Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good on the media for calling out Presi…

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February 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM

Fave newsletter recs?

Poynter Bonus if it’s for or about local journalism Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   This newsletter is nothing like I first envisioned it. It was originally going to be called “City Desk.” It had a monthly theme wit…

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February 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Live from the Pentagon: conservative radio

Poynter Inviting a radio show to broadcast from the Pentagon probably isn’t dangerous, but it further shows the Trump admin’s intent to favor friendly media Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Live fro…

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February 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM

New webinar 👉 Reporting to rebuild trust with a divided audience

Poynter Discover strategies to break through polarization in our new Beat Academy webinar series. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   America’s deepening political polarization makes it increasingly challenging f…

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February 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Elon Musk shares a chilling post about ‘60 Minutes’

Poynter The same man who preaches about the First Amendment and free speech wrote that ‘60 Minutes’ deserves ‘a long prison sentence’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   More media threats: Elon Musk s…

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February 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Will we ever see the Super Bowl on streaming?

Poynter With 100 million-plus viewers, it may be too big of an American cultural event to play on anything other than over-the-air television. For now. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Will we ever …

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February 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Fox News hires a Trump

Poynter The network continues to peddle itself as a legitimate news outlet. Hiring the sitting president’s daughter-in-law makes that claim indefensible. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Fox News go…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

February 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM

Let people see you as a person first

Poynter Build trust during polarized times Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Hi! This week I’m turning this newsletter over to my colleague, Jon Greenberg. Jon is a former PolitiFact reporter, now a Poynter faculty me…

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February 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM

The challenge of covering Elon Musk

Poynter Much of the media is still trying to get a handle on how to cover Musk and what he’s doing to the federal government Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The challenge of covering Elon Musk …

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February 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM

Your new manager 'lightbulb moment' awaits at Poynter.

Poynter Apply for Poynter’s upcoming leadership workshop by Feb. 14. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Some lessons stick with you long after the training ends.  That’s exactly what past participants of Poynte…

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February 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Donald Trump brings back the Super Bowl interview

Poynter Fox News’ Bret Baier will interview Trump for the pregame show. Will Baier grill him, as he did Kamala Harris, or just serve softballs? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Donald Trump brings b…

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February 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Trump’s attacks on the media begin

Poynter A push to remove some news outlets from the Pentagon may be symbolic, but fears that Trump would stifle the media are coming to fruition Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   And so it begins — T…

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January 31, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Media responsibly covers plane crash, calls out Trump

Poynter Responsible media outlets are moving slowly and erring on the side of caution. The president is not. And they’re rightfully criticizing him for it. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The media…

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January 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Inside IFCN’s defense of fact-checking: What we told major media about Meta’s fact-checking retreat

Poynter IFCN director speaks to major outlets about Meta’s fact-checking program; $2M in ENGAGE grants awarded. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Angie Drobnic Holan on Meta’s fact-checking exit and what’s at stake …

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January 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Media coverage of plane crash in Washington, D.C.

Poynter CNN, as it always does during big stories, immediately called upon dozens of correspondents, contributors and experts to go over the grim news Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Media coverage…

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January 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Is Meta’s new fact-checking plan just ‘window dressing?’

Poynter In the latest episode of ‘The Poynter Report Podcast,’ IFCN director Angie Drobnic Holan points to X’s fact-checking system as a cautionary tale Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Meta’s user …

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January 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Covering the child welfare system

Poynter (Free workshops for you and your newsroom!) Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Steve Volk started covering the child welfare system by happenstance.  “I was deeply interested in working for Resolve Philly, a j…

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January 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM

New White House press secretary debuts with bluster

Poynter Karoline Leavitt took digs at the press, announced a seat for ‘new media’ and seemed to reestablish the combative dynamic of the last Trump presidency Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   New Wh…

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January 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM

Shape the story, lead the newsroom: Poynter producer training

Poynter The deadline is fast approaching for Poynter’s Peak Producing program. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   In a newsroom, every decision shapes the story.  It takes the right call at the right moment, ba…

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January 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM

A new day at CBS with a reimagined ‘Evening News’

Poynter It’s risky to change an established newscast, but the ‘Evening News’ has trailed ABC’s ‘World News Tonight’ and NBC’s ‘Nightly News’ for years Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   It’s a new day…

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January 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM

🎧 Cut through the noise with the Poynter Report Podcast

Poynter Season two out now. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Tom Jones (left) records a podcast with guest Eric Deggans of NPR. (Courtesy: USF) Hi , The year 2025 has begun with a whirlwind of significant …

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January 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM

Your invitation to join our membership program

Your invitation to join our membership program We’re launching Poynter’s First Amendment Society. ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏…

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January 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Digging deep into Meta’s controversial decision on fact-checking

Poynter It’s easy to see what made Meta take a 180 on fact-checking: Trump became president and Mark Zuckerberg caved to him and pressure from the right Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Digging deep…

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January 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM

CNN readies for a shift away from TV

Poynter The network is cutting 200 traditional TV jobs but plans to add as many over time to support its digital transformation Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   CNN readies for a shift away from TV …

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January 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM

Truth of the Matter: Your monthly Poynter update

Truth of the Matter: Your monthly Poynter update Supporters like you make our work possible. ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌   …

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January 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Murdoch’s media co. settles with Prince Harry, issues rare apology

Poynter The outlets in Murdoch’s news empire tend to be combative when accused of wrongdoing. This extensive apology is a surprising departure. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Rupert Murdoch’s medi…

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January 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM

Newspaper war, interrupted

Poynter A look inside two Baltimore newsrooms Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The Baltimore Banner headquarters in the city’s Inner Harbor on October 17, 2024. (Angela Fu/Poynter) For a few years now, Baltim…

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January 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Conservative media continue to rewrite Jan. 6 history

Poynter Conservative commentators who previously denounced that day’s violence are suddenly singing a different tune Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Trump world and conservative media continue to r…

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January 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Future-ready journalism: 3 New Poynter trainings in 2025

Poynter Just launched: Polarized America, Advanced Editing and Covering Child Welfare Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Journalism is constantly evolving, and so are you. At Poynter, we’re committed to helping …

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January 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Seating arrangements at the inauguration were a preview

Poynter Ultrawealthy tech leaders had better seats than Cabinet members, governors and other top public servants. It’s difficult to miss the symbolism. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Seating arrang…

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January 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Google CEO is the latest tech boss headed to Donald Trump’s inauguration

Poynter Sundar Pichai joins CEOs from X, Meta, Amazon and TikTok for prime spot at ceremony Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Google CEO is the latest tech boss headed to Donald Trump’s inauguration …

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January 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Washington Post staffers to Jeff Bezos: We need your help

Poynter 400 employees send plea to billionaire owner about leadership concerns Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Washington Post staffers to Jeff Bezos: We need your help (AP Photo/Pablo Ma…

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