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August 6, 2020 at 1:10 PM

Factually: Claims of Hypocrisy — The tweet that unleashed a big fact-check

Factually: Claims of Hypocrisy — The tweet that unleashed a big fact-check Why claims of hypocrisy work in the spread of misinformation Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. How hoaxers use hypocrisy  We’ve long known that disinformation preys…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 6, 2020 at 11:36 AM

Remembering the legendary Pete Hamill, New York City’s “poet laureate”

  Hamill was there was Robert F. Kennedy was shot, interviewed a post-Beatles John Lennon and stood in lower Manhattan on 9/11. He died Wednesday at 85. View email in your browser.   Remembering the legendary Pete Hamill, New York City’s “poet laureate” Pe…

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August 5, 2020 at 11:36 AM

Does President Trump’s astonishing interview with Axios even matter? Yes, and here’s why.

  It’s unlikely that anyone’s vote was changed. But it still was an important interview even if it was to show the emperor-has-no-clothes aspect of it. View email in your browser.   Does President Trump’s astonishing interview with Axios even matter? Yes, a…

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August 4, 2020 at 11:36 AM

The coronavirus and the United States: ‘Almost everything that went wrong ... was predictable and preventable.’

  News outlets worldwide have done remarkable work covering the coronavirus. But The Atlantic’s Ed Yong stands out, especially with his latest piece. View email in your browser.   The coronavirus and the United States: ‘Almost everything that went wrong … w…

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August 3, 2020 at 11:36 AM

Will Trump’s warning about election fraud backfire?

  Whatever the reason behind the tweet, was it a smart strategy? No, according to much of the conversation on the Sunday shows. View email in your browser.     Will Trump’s warning about election fraud backfire? President Donald Trump. File Photo (zz/KGC-3…

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  Mel Grau · [email protected]

August 2, 2020 at 10:31 PM

Please fill out this five-question survey 🙏

Please fill out this five-question survey 🙏 Your responses truly help me make better editorial decisions. View The Cohort in your browser. Hi friend, How are you doing? I want to know how The Cohort can better serve you during this outrageous year. Please, ple…

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  Josh Herrington · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 2:08 PM

When should you mail your election ballot?

When should you mail your election ballot? You support Poynter. We support facts and the free press. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   As a Poynter supporter, you’re receiving this newsletter each Friday so we can keep you well in…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 11:34 AM

Should President Donald Trump’s tweet about delaying the election be taken seriously?

  What Trump tweeted was not unusual for Trump. But what he tweeted was unusual for a U.S. president. When covering this, that should not be forgotten. View email in your browser.   Should President Donald Trump’s tweet about delaying the election be taken …

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July 30, 2020 at 1:20 PM

Factually: Using cries of censorship for amplification — Another fake 'cure' debunked in Brazil

Factually: Using cries of censorship for amplification — Another fake 'cure' debunked in Brazil Doctors’ cries of censorship become part of their message Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Misinformation and claims of censorship The major…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 30, 2020 at 11:34 AM

Want answers from the big tech companies? Get someone to ask the right questions.

  My advice? Every congressperson should give their time to Recode co-founder and New York Times opinion columnist Kara Swisher and let her ask the questions. View email in your browser.   Good Thursday morning. Lots to get to, including a strong stance about …

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July 29, 2020 at 11:35 AM

Let’s not dismiss the fact that this is the most-watched show in all of television

  Despite the narrative that no one trusts the media and they are nothing but 'fake news' and the 'enemy of the people,' Americans really do crave the news. View email in your browser.     Let’s not dismiss the fact that this is the most-watched show in all …

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  Mel Grau, The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

July 28, 2020 at 12:35 PM

Read this when you need a reminder

Read this when you need a reminder This Cohort features Samantha Ragland, faculty at Poynter View The Cohort in your browser. I am thrilled to turn over this issue of The Cohort to my colleague, Poynter faculty Samantha Ragland. Ever since she started working…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 28, 2020 at 11:36 AM

Conservative media helped Donald Trump get elected in 2016. Might they help him lose the election in 2020?

  The president has painted a rosy picture of the coronavirus. Is it because he's being influenced by a positive feedback loop from conservative media? View email in your browser.   Conservative media helped Donald Trump get elected in 2016. Might they help…

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July 27, 2020 at 8:44 PM

You're invited to a donors-only Poynter event on Thursday, July 30

You're invited to a donors-only Poynter event on Thursday, July 30 Poynter President Neil Brown will answer your questions via Zoom. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Poynter Perks: An exclusive conversation with Poynter President N…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 27, 2020 at 11:35 AM

Outrageous claims about Dr. Fauci should never see the light of day on Sinclair Broadcast

  Sinclair Broadcast Group pulled a segment that featured an absolutely ridiculous conspiracy theory about Dr. Fauci but still plans to air it next week. View email in your browser.     Outrageous claims about Dr. Fauci should never see the light of day on S…

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  Josh Herrington · [email protected]

July 24, 2020 at 12:03 PM

We're being transparent about PolitiFact's agenda

We're being transparent about PolitiFact's agenda You support Poynter. We support facts and the free press. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   As a Poynter supporter, you’re receiving this newsletter each Friday so we can keep you …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 24, 2020 at 11:35 AM

Hey Twitter, want to start a subscription model? Here’s who to start charging first.

  CEO Jack Dorsey told analysts on an investor call that the social media giant is looking for ways to make more money, including through subscriptions. View email in your browser.   Hey Twitter, want to start a subscription model? Here’s who to start charg…

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July 23, 2020 at 1:04 PM

Factually: Facebook’s labels — A fake billboard

Factually:  Facebook’s labels — A fake billboard How users see Facebook’s labels will determine their effectiveness Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. What does a label really mean? This week, Facebook attached “Get Voting Information” li…

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July 23, 2020 at 11:34 AM

Following his interview with President Trump, Chris Wallace is ready for his next big sit down

  Wallace said it’s time for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden to “come out of his basement” and face the same tough interview. View email in your browser.   Following his interview with President Trump, Chris Wallace is ready for his next big sit d…

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  Mel Grau · [email protected]

July 22, 2020 at 7:27 PM

How has 2020 our changed your lives? Let us count the ways.

How has 2020 our changed your lives? Let us count the ways. Seriously! Please fill out this quick survey.  View The Cohort in your browser. You’ve said time and again that you read The Cohort to get practical, relevant advice about your work and tap into an au…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

July 22, 2020 at 12:37 PM

You're invited to a donors-only Poynter event on Thursday, July 30

You're invited to a donors-only Poynter event on Thursday, July 30 Poynter President Neil Brown will answer your questions via Zoom. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Poynter Perks: An exclusive conversation with Poynter President Ne…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 22, 2020 at 11:32 AM

Season two of the Trump coronavirus show has a toned-down Trump. But how long will that last?

  There was a sense that Trump was trying to stay on script. But before the media goes gaga over Trump’s toned-down tone, note that we’ve seen this before. View email in your browser.     Season two of the Trump coronavirus show has a toned-down Trump. But …

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July 21, 2020 at 11:34 AM

The return of coronavirus press conferences renews an old question: Should they be televised?

  It’s not as if Americans don’t have access to these press conferences. Networks should send reporters to ask questions and then just report the facts. View email in your browser.   The return of coronavirus press conferences renews an old question: Should…

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July 20, 2020 at 11:34 AM

Chris Wallace masterfully turned in what might have been the best TV interview ever with President Donald Trump

  Wallace pushed the president on a number of issues that likely will play a key role in deciding the November election — the coronavirus, race and more. View email in your browser.   Chris Wallace masterfully turned in what might have been the best TV inte…

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  Josh Herrington · [email protected]

July 17, 2020 at 12:04 PM

Helping strengthen democracy via ... a game show?

Helping strengthen democracy via … a game show? You support Poynter. We support facts and the free press. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   As a Poynter supporter, you’re receiving this newsletter each Friday so we can keep you we…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 17, 2020 at 11:35 AM

Why these election poll numbers might actually matter this time

  Already, I can feel you breaking into a cold sweat as I bring up poll numbers. But 72% of people polled said the country is “on the wrong track.”  View email in your browser.   Why these election poll numbers might actually matter this time President Don…

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

July 16, 2020 at 5:31 PM

Are you listening?

Poynter General Newsletter View email in your browser. The Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica spent a year telling stories about sexual assault and the failings of the criminal justice system in Alaska. That project, La…

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  Poynter & American Press Institute · [email protected]

July 16, 2020 at 12:41 PM

Factually: A 'nudge' toward accuracy — Lead Stories examines a doctor

Factually: A 'nudge' toward accuracy — Lead Stories examines a doctor Can an accuracy ‘nudge’ help prevent people from sharing misinformation? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The power of the pause A couple weeks ago, the United Nation…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 16, 2020 at 11:35 AM

Dr. Anthony Fauci moves forward — even if the White House doesn’t want him to

  Oddly, the very White House that has put him on their coronavirus task force is limiting his TV appearances and possibly working to discredit him. View email in your browser.     Dr. Anthony Fauci moves forward — even if the White House doesn’t want him to…

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July 15, 2020 at 11:36 AM

Breaking down the controversial resignation of New York Times opinion writer Bari Weiss

  Normally, an opinion editor/writer resigning from The New York Times would hardly be newsworthy. That it was controversial writer Bari Weiss made it so. View email in your browser.   Breaking down the controversial resignation of New York Times opinion wr…

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  Mel Grau, The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

July 14, 2020 at 12:42 PM

Journalism needs more collaborations. Maybe now more than ever.

Journalism needs more collaborations. Maybe now more than ever.   Featuring Abbey Gingras, associate audience editor at Outside Magazine View The Cohort in your browser. You may have noticed we took a little break from The Cohort around the Fourth of July holi…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 14, 2020 at 11:34 AM

Even if it wasn’t for the right reasons, football’s racist nickname is punted

  The National Football League team from Washington is dropping its racist nickname. Finally. But lets pause before we give team owner Daniel Snyder credit. View email in your browser.     Even if it wasn’t for the right reasons, football’s racist nickname i…

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  Ren LaForme | Poynter · [email protected]

July 14, 2020 at 11:06 AM

Here are some digital tools for a more productive — and fun — summer

Poynter's Try This! — Tools for Journalism Tools for finding valuable public Google Docs, alternatives to GDocs, interactive spreadsheets, tools for making graphics and more. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  read online Your weekly, bite-sized dose of …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 13, 2020 at 11:34 AM

Tucker Carlson’s reputation and future could depend on what he has to say tonight

  The head writer of Carlson’s Fox News show resigned after he had been using a pseudonym to post racist, sexist and incredibly bigoted remarks online. View email in your browser.   Good morning, everyone. Tom Jones here — back from a week’s vacation and ready…

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  Josh Herrington · [email protected]

July 10, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Fact-checking the drama, debates and history of “Hamilton”

Fact-checking the drama, debates and history of “Hamilton” You support Poynter. We support facts and the free press. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   As a Poynter supporter, you’re receiving this newsletter each Friday so we can …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 10, 2020 at 11:36 AM

Dozens of foreign national Voice of America correspondents won’t have their visas extended

  Michael Pack, CEO of the group that includes VOA, previously fired four editors. Those impacted "are particularly valued for their language skills." View email in your browser.   Good morning, everyone. Tom Jones is on vacation, but the team at Poynter is ke…

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

July 9, 2020 at 2:02 PM

Help me understand

Poynter General Newsletter View email in your browser. Every morning, I open up the Tampa Bay Times on my phone and scan the headlines on my way to the same place – the latest Florida coronavirus data by ZIP code.  I hol…

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  Poynter & American Press Institute · [email protected]

July 9, 2020 at 1:04 PM

Factually: Shifting Science — Mortality Context

Factually:  Shifting Science — Mortality Context How journalists can respond to shifting scientific consensus Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Fact-checking a moving target Over the weekend, The New York Times reported on a debate betwee…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 9, 2020 at 11:32 AM

Longtime Fox News anchor Shep Smith is returning to primetime news at CNBC

  The newscast, called “The News with Shepard Smith,” will air 7 to 8 p.m. every weekday. Smith will have a smaller audience at the network. View email in your browser.   Good morning, everyone. Tom Jones is on vacation, but the team at Poynter is keeping tab…

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July 8, 2020 at 11:33 AM

NBCUniversal News Group’s chairman sets a goal of a 50% diverse workforce to reflect U.S. demographic trends

  Cesar Conde is the first Latino to serve as chairman and oversees 3,000 employees at NBC News, MSNBC and CNBC. 27% are people of color. View email in your browser.   Good morning, everyone. Tom Jones is on vacation, but the team at Poynter is keeping tabs o…

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July 7, 2020 at 11:33 AM

Kayleigh McEnany says President Trump ‘wasn’t making a judgment’ about Confederate flags in a tweet

  President Trump criticized NASCAR’s ban on the Confederate flag at its events and partially attributed low ratings, which aren't actually low, to the ban. View email in your browser.   Good morning, everyone. Tom Jones is on vacation, but the team at Poynter…

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July 6, 2020 at 11:33 AM

A Kansas newspaper owner apologized after publishing a cartoon comparing mask orders to the Holocaust

  The cartoon showed Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly wearing a mask with the Star of David standing in front of people being loaded onto a cattle car. View email in your browser. Good morning, everyone. Tom Jones is on vacation, but the team at Poynter is keeping ta…

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July 2, 2020 at 1:08 PM

Factually: Confronting COVID-19 vaccine resistance — Agencia EFE busts a hoax in Spain

Factually: Confronting COVID-19 vaccine resistance — Agencia EFE busts a hoax in Spain Government officials are readying for battle against COVID-19 vaccine misinformation Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Officials confront COVID-19 vacc…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 2, 2020 at 11:35 AM

A complaint at Fox News led to the firing of ‘America’s Newsroom’ anchor Ed Henry

  Henry, one of the network’s top anchors, was fired because of sexual harassment, Fox said. Details of what Henry was accused of were not immediately known. View email in your browser. Good morning, everyone. Just some updates before moving on to the rest of…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 1, 2020 at 11:34 AM

And the most-watched cable news show ever is ...

  Tucker Carlson’s show not only had the highest-rated quarter, it had the best viewership numbers in the history of cable news. View email in your browser. And the most-watched cable news show ever is … Fox News’ Tucker Carlson. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, F…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 11:35 AM

The Poynter Report

  CNN contributor Van Jones reportedly helped the Trump administration with police reform. That's OK, as long as he discloses it. But he denies it happened. View email in your browser. Did CNN’s Van Jones work with the White House on police reform? Van Jo…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 29, 2020 at 12:56 PM

How Sunday blew up at the intersection of Trump, The Villages and Twitter

  President Donald Trump retweeted a video in which a man yelled a white supremacist remark. A White House spokesperson said Trump didn't hear it. View email in your browser.   How Sunday blew up at the intersection of Trump, The Villages and Twitter Pres…

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  Josh Herrington · [email protected]

June 26, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Curious about how you can fight misinformation? Poynter has an exclusive event, new program and more for you

Curious about how you can fight misinformation? Poynter has an exclusive event, new program and more for you You support Poynter. We support facts and the free press. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   As a Poynter supporter, you’r…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 26, 2020 at 11:34 AM

Reporting on the NASCAR noose story really needs to continue

  There’s more for NASCAR to look into, and more for reporters to dig into. Unfortunately, some media that covers NASCAR are a bit too cozy with the sport. View email in your browser.   This NASCAR noose story is not going away — nor should it. Driver Bubb…

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

June 25, 2020 at 2:49 PM

A teeny, tiny ray of light

Poynter General Newsletter View email in your browser.   Since March, my inbox has greeted me each morning with a tip or five about layoffs. Or closures. Or pay cuts. But this week, my inbox held a teeny, tiny ray of lig…

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