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March 27, 2020 at 11:33 AM

The best coronavirus interview from Thursday might surprise you

  The best information about the coronavirus Thursday just might have come from NBA star Steph Curry’s Instagram Q&A with Dr. Anthony Fauci.  View email in your browser. Good morning. Welcome to the end of another surreal week. It is the end of the week, r…

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March 26, 2020 at 12:49 PM

Need some yacht rock right now?

Poynter General Newsletter View email in your browser. “We were all just in shock, like, you’re kidding,” an elementary and special ed teacher told WGBH’s Arun Rath on his new show Tuesday night about finding out schools…

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March 26, 2020 at 12:31 PM

Coronavirus deniers — Debunking Trump's claim that the virus was 'unforeseen' — Snopes scales back 'routine' coverage

Coronavirus deniers — Debunking Trump's claim that the virus was 'unforeseen' — Snopes scales back 'routine' coverage Coronavirus deniers are real, even if their message isn’t Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Coronavirus deniers spread …

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March 26, 2020 at 11:35 AM

Push aside the finger-pointing, politics and noise about the coronavirus. The facts are all that matter.

  Do your part to fight the coronavirus by subscribing and advertising, if you can, to local media outlets. After all, that’s where the facts are. View email in your browser.   The critical coverage of the coronavirus Journalists practice social distancing …

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March 25, 2020 at 11:34 AM

Fox News’ town hall with President Donald Trump fell short

  The coronavirus town hall idea with President Trump seemed promising. And it might have worked had it not been for Fox News and host Bill Hemmer. View email in your browser. No accountability. No clarity. Few specifics. President Donald Trump talks with …

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  Mel Grau, The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

March 24, 2020 at 12:34 PM

The Cohort: Newsrooms should protect staff against online harassment. Because they often don’t, there’s JSafe.

The Cohort: Newsrooms should protect staff against online harassment. Because they often don’t, there’s JSafe. Featuring Kat Duncan, interim director of innovation at the Reynolds Journalism Institute View The Cohort in your browser. This is the first edition …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 24, 2020 at 11:34 AM

Coronavirus news fatigue is real, but it's more important than ever for journalists to publish this news

  It can be exhausting, and maybe audiences simply can’t take it in every waking hour. But journalists must keep publishing the information as it’s available. View email in your browser.   Coronavirus coverage: More is necessary U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Je…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 23, 2020 at 11:31 AM

The role of the press in the coronavirus pandemic is to provide truth, even if that truth is grim

  The media’s job is to present facts, not hope. It is to report what is really happening, not to paint over serious issues to make its audience feel better. View email in your browser. The media’s role with the coronavirus A photojournalist wears a mask a…

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  Josh Herrington · [email protected]

March 20, 2020 at 3:31 PM

Suddenly, the work we do at Poynter shifts from important to lifesaving

Suddenly, the work we do at Poynter shifts from important to lifesaving You support Poynter. We support facts and the free press. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Last month, we launched this donor newsletter to give you an excl…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 20, 2020 at 11:34 AM

President Trump’s press conference calls out two enemies: coronavirus and the media

  The media is merely doing its job by asking those in charge about a solution. That’s not corrupt. That’s not fake. That’s not evil. That’s journalism. View email in your browser.   A 'reporter's' softball, a president's swing President Donald Trump speak…

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

March 19, 2020 at 1:24 PM

We can do this.

Poynter General Newsletter View email in your browser. I’m writing this newsletter to you on Friday, March 13. It’s 11:53 a.m. I’m still in my PJs. I worked until 8:30 last night. OK, 11.  I’ve had a cold for two weeks. …

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  Poynter & American Press Institute · [email protected]

March 19, 2020 at 12:27 PM

Rumors gain traction when anything seems possible — Facebook's fact-checking investments — In Uganda, a real story about a fake vaccine

Rumors gain traction when anything seems possible — Facebook's fact-checking investments — In Uganda, a real story about a fake vaccine How a fast-moving crisis fuels rumor and speculation  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. When what was…

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March 19, 2020 at 11:37 AM

NBC's Lester Holt says the coronavirus is 'the biggest story we have ever seen'

  “This affects the entire world,” the “NBC Nightly News” anchor said. “Each and every one of us.” Holt will host a one-hour special on the pandemic tonight. View email in your browser. ‘This is the biggest story we have ever seen’ NBC News’ Lester Holt, a…

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March 18, 2020 at 11:33 AM

The Poynter Report

  Journalists are doing their best to make sense of the coronavirus, but no public official, doctor or scientist has an answer for when this will end. View email in your browser. When is this all going to end?  NBC’s Kristen Welker, left, asking questions …

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March 17, 2020 at 11:34 AM

Good Morning America's interview with NBA star Donovan Mitchell put an important public face on the coronavirus

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser. Putting a face on the coronavirus (ABC News and “Good Morning America”) We don’t know for sure exactly how ma…

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March 16, 2020 at 11:32 AM

The coronavirus story is reminding Americans that they want and need good journalism » Fox News steps up its coverage

  “We’re … heartened to see how many people are coming to us to stay informed,” Seattle Times executive editor Michele Matassa Flores wrote in a column View email in your browser.   'We're heartened' Cleaning workers at a nursing home near Seattle. (AP Phot…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 13, 2020 at 11:32 AM

The journalism on display throughout the coronavirus story this week has been nothing short of spectacular

  Despite early claims that the media was overblowing this story and fueling panic, this week has turned out to be one of journalism’s finest hours. View email in your browser.   In praise of vital coverage NBC News’ Lester Holt, leading NBC’s excellent cor…

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

March 12, 2020 at 1:26 PM

You ready?

Poynter General Newsletter View email in your browser. “Thanks again for all your hard work and dedication,” Michele Matassa Flores, executive editor of The Seattle Times, emailed staff on Tuesday. ”It’s truly remarkable…

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  Poynter & American Press Institute · [email protected]

March 12, 2020 at 12:40 PM

What happens when a fact-checker is quarantined — Debunking Trump's lab-test claim — Are platforms getting more interventionist?

What happens when a fact-checker is quarantined — Debunking Trump's lab-test claim — Are platforms getting more interventionist? A fact-checker in quarantine sees misinformation in a new light Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Decision-m…

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March 12, 2020 at 11:35 AM

The White House hasn't held an official press briefing for a whole year » Where to turn for coronavirus coverage » COVID-19 hits CBS

  A White House press secretary last met with the media on March 11, 2019. In fact, Stephanie Grisham has yet to even hold an official press briefing. View email in your browser.   Happy anniversary? Vice President Mike Pence, speaking Tuesday from the Whi…

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March 11, 2020 at 11:35 AM

Coronavirus fears got reporters booted from sports locker rooms » Lester Holt visited a lab that's working on a vaccine

  The MLB, NBA and NHL have banned the press from locker rooms. They will instead make players available in press conferences and, occasionally, on the phone. View email in your browser.   Sports coverage ‘won’t be the same’ NBA star LeBron James in the loc…

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  Mel Grau, The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

March 10, 2020 at 12:34 PM

The Cohort: What you should know about the fine print of layoffs

The Cohort: What you should know about the fine print of layoffs Featuring Meena Thiruvengadam, freelance writer, audience development consultant and journalism trainer  View The Cohort in your browser. Severance agreements. Noncompetes. Claims. If you’re anyt…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 10, 2020 at 11:31 AM

The media is leaning on its experts to cover the coronavirus, and it's working » 'Nightline' is going all-in on the coronavirus

  The media is taking the coronavirus seriously but not overdramatizing. And the media is leaning heavily on its authorities in each area of this story. View email in your browser.   Let's recognize responsible reporting Fox Business Network’s Susan Li, rep…

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  Ren LaForme | Poynter · [email protected]

March 10, 2020 at 11:06 AM

The tools and tech journalists are using to tell the coronavirus story

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 9, 2020 at 11:35 AM

President Trump's coronavirus media criticism is misplaced » Ben Carson doesn't have any answers for George Stephanopoulos

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   The virus, the president and the news President Donald Trump arrives with Robert Redfield, director of the …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 6, 2020 at 12:33 PM

MSNBC and CBS will broadcast deep dives on the coronavirus » Could ESPN try to poach Al Michaels from NBC?

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   NBC goes deep on the coronavirus NBC News’ Richard Engel, reporting on the coronavirus for a special Sunday …

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

March 5, 2020 at 3:07 PM

Wait, what day is it?

Poynter General Newsletter View email in your browser. In the words of someone on the internet, this week has been a year. We’ve had: South Carolina’s primary Reports of COVID-19, the new coronavirus, in several sta…

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March 5, 2020 at 1:07 PM

Coronavirus reporting challenges — China blocks virus info on social platforms — Chequeado taps experts for live fact-check

Coronavirus reporting challenges — China blocks virus info on social platforms — Chequeado taps experts for live fact-check Coronavirus exposes gray areas for media Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The difficult choices in coronavirus …

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March 5, 2020 at 12:35 PM

Super Tuesday’s biggest winner was TV news » No Bloomberg could be good for Bloomberg News » Donna Brazile chills

  Complain all you want about the state of TV news, but man do they know how to do election coverage. View email in your browser. Super Tuesday coverage was must-see TV ABC’s new production set, which debuted during Super Tuesday coverage. (ABC News) It was…

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March 4, 2020 at 12:33 PM

Should journalists vote? » Brazile to RNC head: 'Go to hell' » A deep dive into The Athletic: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser. Super Tuesday: To vote or not to vote? Voters wait in line to cast their ballot on Super Tuesday in Californ…

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March 3, 2020 at 12:35 PM

Why we should’ve seen Chris Matthews’ departure coming: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser. Stunning but not surprising: Matthews is out Chris Matthews. (Photo: mpi04/MediaPunch) It was somehow both …

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March 2, 2020 at 12:31 PM

It's Mike Pence vs. Chuck Todd on 'Meet the Press' » Bloomberg apologizes on '60 Minutes' » 'Axios on HBO' is back: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   No gaslighting on the air, please Vice President Mike Pence, left, with Chuck Todd on Sunday’s “Meet the Pr…

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February 28, 2020 at 12:38 PM

A guide to responsible coronavirus coverage » More bad news about the news industry: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   A guide to responsible coronavirus reporting People wearing face masks wait at a pedestrian crosswalk in Hon…

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

February 27, 2020 at 3:21 PM

Do you wanna make a GIF?

Poynter General Newsletter View email in your browser. Think, for a moment, about all the things you’ve had to learn to do your job. If you work in journalism, that list likely includes: Reporting Creating something…

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February 27, 2020 at 1:43 PM

Why we can expect more deceptive campaign videos — Snopes debunks a coronavirus conspiracy — Tips on communicating scientific facts

Why we can expect more deceptive campaign videos — Snopes debunks a coronavirus conspiracy — Tips on communicating scientific facts Campaign videos enter new territory with deceptive editing   Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. What exactl…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 27, 2020 at 12:53 PM

Was Wright really wrong? » Trump sues NYT » Debate continues over debate: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   Was Wright even wrong? ABC News has suspended one of its veteran reporters, a solid journalist who regularl…

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February 26, 2020 at 12:29 PM

Why this debate was off the rails » Trump and CNN reporter at it again » Fox News tops among networks: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   Assigning blame for last night's crazy train Presidential candidates Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and Jo…

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  Ren LaForme | Poynter · [email protected]

February 26, 2020 at 12:05 PM

A tool to take America's pulse before the election, how to track your Reddit mentions and an extremely offline holiday

Poynter's Try This! — Tools for Journalism The 2020 presidential election is coming, and America has thoughts. You can find them on social media, yes, but there’s certainly a better place. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  read online SPONSORED BY You…

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  Mel Grau, The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

February 25, 2020 at 4:03 PM

The Cohort: Six women. Two years. One better family leave policy.

The Cohort: Six women. Two years. One better family leave policy. Findings from The Boston Globe family leave committee  View The Cohort in your browser. Sorry if you missed The Cohort last week. We took an extra week to prepare something special for you: Inst…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 25, 2020 at 12:52 PM

Courageous women and dogged reporting led to a monumental guilty verdict in the Harvey Weinstein case: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   Finally, a guilty verdict Harvey Weinstein arrives at a Manhattan courthouse for his rape trial. (AP Photo…

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February 24, 2020 at 12:52 PM

This is why you think before speaking on the air » Bernie on '60 Minutes' » On debates, caucuses and town halls: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser. Why 'Think before speaking' is a broadcasting golden rule  MSNBC commentator Chris Matthews in the spin room …

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February 21, 2020 at 12:33 PM

Was Taliban op-ed irresponsible or admirable? » The most-watched debate ever » WSJ keeps coming on strong to China: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   Free expression or propaganda megaphone?   (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews) The deputy leader of the Taliban wrot…

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

February 20, 2020 at 3:16 PM

Show them.

Poynter General Newsletter View email in your browser. Writing and performing in a play about local news is the most serious work Brigham Mosley has taken on in his career. And that’s not just because local news is s…

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February 20, 2020 at 1:14 PM

Coronavirus v. Zika — Factcheck.org breaks down budget rhetoric — A fake in North Carolina

Coronavirus v. Zika — Factcheck.org breaks down budget rhetoric — A fake in North Carolina Fact-checking on coronavirus far exceeds that of Zika  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Coronavirus vs. Zika: More misinformation – and more fact-…

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February 20, 2020 at 12:40 PM

Moderators step back in a no-holds-barred debate » WSJ journalists expelled from China » 'Do you believe in miracles?': The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   It's a free for all Democratic presidential candidates Mike Bloomberg, left, and Elizabeth Warren during Wed…

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February 20, 2020 at 12:34 PM

Together, we're making journalism better

Together, we're making journalism better You support Poynter. We support facts and the free press. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Welcome to 'The Truth of the Matter,' our new bi-monthly donor newsletter designed to give you an…

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February 19, 2020 at 12:33 PM

Tonight's debate: Bernie wants a fair shake from the media and Bloomberg makes his stage debut » The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   Will tonight's debate treat Bernie unfairly?  Bernie Sanders. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) There are many intrig…

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February 18, 2020 at 12:27 PM

How Bloomberg the candidate impacts Bloomberg the publication » Fear and loving at Amazon » Shamed by the locals: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   Mr. Bloomberg, build up this wall! Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg. (AP Photo/Gerald Herber…

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  Ren LaForme | Poynter · [email protected]

February 18, 2020 at 12:05 PM

Need to monitor for arcane changes to Wikipedia entries? There’s an app for that.

Poynter's Try This! — Tools for Journalism WikiWatch tracks changes to articles across Wikipedia. It reports updates in real time, hosts them on a secure website and makes them shareable with others. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  read online SPONSORED BY: …

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February 17, 2020 at 12:57 PM

Should retired journalists voice opinions? » Kellyanne Conway is still playing the game » Trouble down under: The Poynter Report

  The Poynter Report with Tom Jones breaks down and delivers the most important stories about the media every weekday. View email in your browser.   Once a journalist, always a journalist? Sam Donaldson in 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Sam Donaldson retired…

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