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May 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Trump goes after another journalist in Oval Office event

Poynter President criticizes NBC's Peter Alexander for asking about Qatari plane gift Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Another day, another press conference with President Donald Trump insulting a j…

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May 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM

Got advice?

Poynter What stuck with you? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   This weekend, in celebration of my niece’s high school graduation, her friends and family sat around my sister’s dining room table, filling notecards with…

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May 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM

How 2 newspapers published a reading list with nonexistent books

Poynter Of the 15 books in a list published by the Chicago Sun-Times and Philadelphia Inquirer, only five were real. The culprit? AI, of course. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   How two major newspa…

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May 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM

Your promotion is coming - are you ready?

Poynter New managers: Join a five-day workshop to help you forge your path to leadership Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   THIS WEEK’S TL;DR: Ready to step into management?; new reporters — here’s your resource…

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May 20, 2025 at 11:31 AM

For CBS News, Wendy McMahon’s resignation marks more than just a leadership change

Poynter CBS is caught in the crosshairs of a Trump lawsuit, an FCC probe and a looming merger. And its top news executive just stepped down. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good morning, everyone. …

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May 19, 2025 at 11:31 AM

What do ‘Serial’ and Barbara Walters have in common?

Poynter A look at the first 10 stories in our Poynter 50 series, which spotlights journalism’s most defining moments and people Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good morning, everyone. Tom Jones is …

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May 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM

AI presents a crisis and opportunity for journalism

Poynter As search traffic dips, news organizations are facing a pivotal moment. Is it a doomsday scenario, or will it spark a reinvention? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good morning, everyone. To…

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May 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Why all the focus on Biden?

Poynter As a new book about the former president raises questions about his health, liberals and Trump opponents are challenging the media’s priorities Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good morning.…

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May 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Local Edition: Help for covering vulnerable sources

Poynter It takes nuance and preparation Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Most of us, early on, get trained to cover difficult things. But most of us aren’t prepared for what it means to cover people who’ve faced seri…

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May 14, 2025 at 11:31 AM

New book excerpts reveals Biden’s health toll on campaign

Poynter What we’ve seen of the new book from CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’ Alex Thompson paints a sad and alarming picture of Biden’s decline Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   New book excerpts reveal…

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May 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM

No direct reports? No problem

Poynter Understand yourself and harness your strengths through Poynter’s signature program Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   THIS WEEK’S TL;DR: Our resource for leaders without a team; access building blocks fo…

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May 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM

Trump insults reporter instead of answering ethics questions

Poynter He attacked ABC’s Rachel Scott after she questioned why he’d accept a $400 million jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Instead of answering legitimate eth…

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May 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM

The recipe for a good TV debate? Jen Psaki has thoughts

Poynter On the former White House press secretary’s new MSNBC show, loud and performative is out, while genuine disagreements are in Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   What’s the recipe for a good TV …

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May 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM

Trump’s Fox News pipeline shows no signs of slowing

Poynter Jeanine Pirro is stepping into a new role as acting US attorney for D.C., becoming the 23rd Fox employee appointed to Trump’s administration Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Trump’s Fox News…

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May 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM

A new pope with a social media presence

Poynter The leader of the Catholic Church has used social media to express his views and conveyed an understanding of the power of the platforms. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   A new pope with a s…

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May 8, 2025 at 2:15 PM

Support the journalism that supports journalists

Support the journalism that supports journalists The Poynter Report Podcast depends on listeners like you. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌    …

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May 8, 2025 at 12:45 PM

Q&A: The unlikely Poland-Africa alliance fighting disinformation

Poynter How fact-checkers from two continents joined forces, U.S. fact-checkers win awards... Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. TruthAfrica: The surprising Poland-Africa alliance fighting disinformation Sudanes…

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May 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Biden hit the interview trail and didn’t hold back

Poynter Biden slammed Trump’s handling of Ukraine and defended his decision to exit 2024’s presidential race in a candid interview with the BBC Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Former President Joe …

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May 7, 2025 at 1:44 PM

Local Edition: It’s conference season

Poynter Here’s your guide 🗺️ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   In college, I attended a journalism conference that I’ll never forget. OK, I don’t know where it was. Oklahoma maybe? But I remember it because I heard Ja…

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May 7, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Meet the new media covering the White House

Poynter The Trump administration has redefined press access, filling its pool with influencers, partisans and a few legacy names. Here's what that means. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Meet the ne…

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May 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM

The missing piece to your journalism puzzle

Poynter Coaching and collaboration create the structure new reporters need Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   THIS WEEK’S TL;DR: Build the foundation you need to succeed; last chance to launch your authorship ca…

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May 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM

She quit the paper in protest, and then won a Pulitzer

Poynter Ann Telnaes left The Washington Post in protest. Now she’s a two-time Pulitzer winner. Here’s what else stood out on journalism’s biggest day. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Poynter Report…

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May 5, 2025 at 11:31 AM

Jen Psaki on her new MSNBC prime-time show

Poynter The former press secretary talks balancing work and home, why her experience matters on air and what to expect from ‘The Briefing’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Talking to Jen Psaki about…

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May 2, 2025 at 2:16 PM

How you can support a free press now

How you can support a free press now Celebrate World Press Freedom Day with Poynter. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌  …

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May 2, 2025 at 11:33 AM

Q&A: Antonia Hylton on her new MSNBC role

Poynter From Pulitzer finalist to co-host: Hylton discusses her new MSNBC role and how she’ll reshape weekend news with fresh perspectives Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Q&A: Antonia Hylton on…

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May 1, 2025 at 8:12 PM

Jen Psaki on Poynter's podcast: What journalists should deliver

Poynter Jen Psaki talks to Tom Jones - Catch it Monday Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   How can journalists go beyond the headlines to show what’s at stake? Jen Psaki shares her approach in the next episode of…

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May 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Trump threatens NYT as his press attacks continue

Poynter He lashed out after a Times report said Paramount may settle his baseless lawsuit — a move tied to its pending sale Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Trump threatens The New York Times as his…

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April 30, 2025 at 6:09 PM

🔔 Last chance to register: The Future of Facts Online

Poynter Join us for a conversation on what to trust, who to trust and why it matters. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The countdown is on! Next week, on May 6, we’ll be hosting our next Poynter Community Con…

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April 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM

Local Edition: Press freedoms in the 🇺🇸

Poynter It’s a year for action Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   This Saturday, May 3, is World Press Freedom Day. It’s a day we’ve observed since 1993, according to the United Nations.  Here’s more: May 3 acts as a …

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April 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Trump and Bezos break up then make up

Poynter The cozy relationship between the president and the Washington Post owner suffered a blip Tuesday after a report that Amazon would show tariff costs Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Presiden…

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April 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM

Are your eyes on the prize?

Poynter This week’s treasure trove of recaps and resources Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   THIS WEEK’S TL;DR: Learn from a ProPublica powerhouse; build your reporting foundation; see our Poynter Journalism Pr…

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April 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM

100 days in, Trump is hitting the traditional media trail

Poynter You can’t help but wonder if his sudden desire to talk to traditional news outlets is due to his dreadful approval ratings Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   After 100 days of chaos, Donald Tr…

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April 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM

No celebrities, but a clear message at the WHCA dinner

Poynter In a tense Washington, the dinner traded punchlines for a defense of the First Amendment and the free press Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   No celebrities, but a clear message at this year’…

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April 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM

‘60 Minutes’ turmoil underpins another busy week in journalism

Poynter Recent reports suggest corporate politics led to executive producer Bill Owens’ abrupt departure Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   ‘60 Minutes’ turmoil underpins another busy week in journali…

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April 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM

The next step in Psaki’s rising journalism career

Poynter The former White House press secretary will take over Tuesdays through Fridays after Rachel Maddow returns to Mondays-only. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The next step in Jen Psaki’s risi…

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April 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM

More student journalism

Poynter (Including from high schoolers!) Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Last week, I wrote about the student journalists who are stepping up to cover what’s happening both on their campuses and in their communities…

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April 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Why the top producer at ‘60 Minutes’ is leaving

Poynter Bill Owens didn’t name names, but his resignation from the broadcast legend points to bigger problems Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Why the top producer at ‘60 Minutes’ says he can’t do t…

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April 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM

Trust in the trenches. Solutions at the jump

Poynter This week’s resources for leveling up and rebuilding trust Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   THIS WEEK’S TL;DR: Lead the charge towards media literacy with trust-building courses; become an investigativ…

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April 22, 2025 at 11:31 AM

Hegseth leaks, denies and blames the press — again

Poynter After leaking military strike details — twice now — the defense secretary attacked journalists instead of taking responsibility Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Pete Hegseth’s latest excuse …

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April 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM

Donald Trump’s war with the AP rages on

Poynter A court told Trump to let the AP back in. The White House found a workaround. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Donald Trump’s war with The Associated Press rages on Donald Trump fl…

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April 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Fact-checkers are out. The internet gets to vote on the truth now.

Poynter As TikTok joins X and Meta in crowdsourcing fact-checks, here’s what could go right — and very wrong Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Fact-checkers are out. The internet gets to vote on the …

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April 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Step into journalism’s story – Exhibit opens April 21

Poynter Join Poynter for a new exhibit and community conversation in St. Petersburg. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The role of journalism is evolving—and so is the conversation around it. Next week, explor…

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April 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Are nonprofit newsrooms OK?

Poynter The Houston Landing’s shutdown after less than two years underscores a hard truth: nonprofit newsrooms still face steep challenges Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good morning, everyone. To…

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April 16, 2025 at 12:34 PM

How student journalists are stepping up

Poynter (And thank goodness for that) Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   I don’t need to remind you how fantastic the work of student journalists is, right?  They’re breaking news. They’re showing us history as it ha…

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April 16, 2025 at 11:31 AM

Trump’s ban on the AP just got worse

Poynter Instead of letting the AP back into the press pool, the White House eliminated the guaranteed spot for wire services altogether Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   It appears Trump’s ban on The…

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April 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM

Cash your refund, catch our deadline

Poynter Tools and targets from Poynter Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   THIS WEEK’S TL;DR: Don’t miss Poynter’s due dates; join us in June to break into books; watch our legal panel replay; reframe your work-l…

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April 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Trump's latest target: CNN. Again.

Poynter Trump erupted at CNN’s Kaitlan Collins after she pressed him on a wrongful deportation case and a Supreme Court ruling Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Another day, another Trump target. Thi…

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April 14, 2025 at 11:31 AM

A rare Sunday show exchange stirred up real-world fallout

Poynter On ABC’s ‘This Week,’ moderator Jonathan Karl pushed for clarity on tariffs and got an answer that left tech leaders scrambling Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   On ABC’s ‘This Week,’ a rare …

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April 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Trump’s tariffs rattle markets. Conservative media is split.

Poynter Uncertainty abounds after a week of stock market volatility, and many wonder about the president’s motives. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Trump’s tariff chaos rattles markets — and conserv…

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April 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Kids are consuming news — but not often through apps

Poynter A study from USF found that tweens turn to outlets like CNN and the AP during big events but mostly skip news apps Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Kids are consuming news — but not often th…

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