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December 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM

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December 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM

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Poynter Trump’s mockery grabs headlines. The press shouldn’t ignore it, but must stay focused on what’s at stake for democracy. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   What should journalists do when Presi…

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Poynter The Paramount–Netflix fight for Warner Bros. Discovery has drawn in sovereign wealth funds, Jared Kushner and antitrust scrutiny Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   A bidding war for one of Ame…

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Poynter Netflix upended the streaming landscape, a messy journalism scandal cost Olivia Nuzzi her job, and Trump attacked Kaitlan Collins Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   A blockbuster sale shakes u…

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December 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Time-sensitive: Share this opportunity with your network

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Poynter The Times takes sues the Pentagon, highlighting a pivotal moment for press freedom Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The New York Times draws a line on Pentagon press limits Former …

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December 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM

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December 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM

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December 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM

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Poynter Once a rising political reporter, Nuzzi debuts her book amid claims from an ex that she betrayed sources and blurred ties with RFK Jr. and others Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Critics pan…

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December 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM

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December 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM

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December 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM

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December 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM

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Poynter The Trump administration’s latest attack on reporters won’t stop newsrooms from holding it accountable Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The White House’s ‘media offender’ list will fizzle. T…

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November 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM

What we’re thankful for in media in 2025

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November 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM

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November 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM

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November 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM

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November 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM

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Poynter Trump brushed off US intelligence and berated an ABC News reporter for raising the killing in front of Mohammed bin Salman Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   On Jamal Khashoggi’s murder, Trump…

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November 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM

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November 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM

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November 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM

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November 13, 2025 at 12:30 PM

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November 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM

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November 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM

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November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM

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November 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM

A few months into its new era, ‘60 Minutes’ seems fine

Poynter Two fact-driven stories critical of Trump suggest that, even under new leadership, CBS News hasn’t changed its stripes. At least not yet. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Before we get start…

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November 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM

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November 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM

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November 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM

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Poynter Democrats’ wins in key races had newsrooms questioning whether Trump can still rally voters without his name on the ballot Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Tuesday’s blue wave had the media …

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November 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM

‘There’s no sustainability without stability’

Poynter Pivot Fund founder Tracie Powell on making systems work Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   When I’m trying to understand what’s working and what isn’t in local news, there are a few smart people I pay attention…

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November 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Local news has taken a beating. It’s still standing.

Poynter Even as trust and revenue decline, communities still turn to local journalists for news that affects their lives Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Local news has taken a beating. It’s still s…

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November 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM

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November 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM

The part of the ‘60 Minutes’ interview that wasn’t aired

Poynter In unaired footage, Trump complimented Bari Weiss and David Ellison, calling the new ownership ‘one of the best things’ for CBS Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   What Trump said in the part o…

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November 3, 2025 at 1:31 PM

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November 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM

O’Donnell holds her ground with Trump on “60 Minutes”

Poynter Now under new leadership and ownership, ‘60 Minutes’ showed it can still press for answers — even from a president who dodges them Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Norah O’Donnell stayed tou…

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October 31, 2025 at 11:30 AM

The Times of London’s De Blasio Mix-Up

Poynter A reporter emailed the wrong man. AI helped write the quotes. The result? A cautionary tale for journalists. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Bill de Blasio or DeBlasio? What happened when a…

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October 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Layoffs hit CBS News and Paramount

Poynter Roughly 1,000 staffers were laid off Wednesday, part of a broader effort to trim more than $2 billion in expenses Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Layoffs hit CBS News and Paramount as David…

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October 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM

‘Somebody has to record history’

Poynter How Chicago reporters are covering ICE raids Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., speaks with the media outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview…

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October 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Inside CNN’s investigation into what happened to Austin Tice

Poynter CNN’s Clarissa Ward found a man who claims to know Tice’s fate, but her reporting shows how elusive the truth remains in Syria Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Inside CNN’s investigation int…

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October 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM

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Poynter Celebrate Jane Pauley in Tampa Nov. 15. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The Bowtie Ball is almost here — join us in celebration Hi ,  The countdown is on. There are only two weeks left to get you…

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October 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Bari Weiss’s CBS era starts with upheaval

Poynter John Dickerson’s 16-year run at CBS spanned nearly every major role in the newsroom. His exit has deepened unease among colleagues. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Bari Weiss’s CBS era begi…

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October 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Trump’s White House renovation: big deal or no deal?

Poynter I wrote last week that it was a ‘story I care very little about.’ Poynter Report readers had plenty to say about that. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Is Trump’s White House renovation a bi…

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October 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM

ESPN Fumbles Early Coverage of Massive NBA Gambling Scandal

Poynter The network was slow to pivot as news broke of NBA arrests in an FBI gambling probe involving Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   ESPN Fumbles Early Coverage …

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October 23, 2025 at 11:33 AM

The Pentagon’s new press corps — journalists or advocates?

Poynter When real reporters walked out, the Pentagon handed press badges to the MyPillow crowd and MAGA influencers Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The Pentagon’s new press corps — journalists or a…

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