Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 22, 2021 at 11:30 AM

John Walsh’s explosive comments about the Gabby Petito case

Poynter And why we, the media, are captivated by the story Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   John Walsh’s explosive comments about the Gabby Petito case, and why we, the media, are captivated by the story …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 22, 2021 at 10:00 AM

COVID-19 hospitalizations are falling

Poynter But Ohio and Pennsylvania are posting big increases. Plus, why gunshot injuries may tell a clearer story than deaths, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   COVID-19 hospitalizations are falling  …

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  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

September 21, 2021 at 1:40 PM

Celebrating journalism wins

Poynter Our gala is honestly good for the soul. And our training is, too! Check out our new reporting and leadership opportunities this week. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   During Poynter leadership seminars, we of…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 21, 2021 at 11:30 AM

A new book offers up the latest wacky story from the Trump presidency

Poynter It tells a tale of how Sen. Lindsey Graham looked at supposed election meddling evidence from Rudy Giuliani and deemed it suitable for ‘third grade.’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A new book offers up t…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 21, 2021 at 10:01 AM

COVID-19’s death toll in America has topped the 1918 pandemic

Poynter Plus, children could have vaccines by Halloween, COVID is the leading cause of law enforcement deaths, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   COVID-19’s death toll in America has topped the 1918 pandemic…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 20, 2021 at 11:31 AM

What does ‘off the record’ mean? The latest journalism controversy

Poynter A dustup between a Washington Post opinion columnist and a Politico White House reporter is all about journalism jargon. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What does ‘off the record’ mean? The latest journal…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 20, 2021 at 10:00 AM

CDC takes up COVID booster shot debate this week

Poynter Plus, the evidence that Pfizer couldn't supply, what we can learn from Israel, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   We’re looking for your help with Covering COVID-19. Please check out this short quest…

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  Barbara Allen · [email protected]

September 19, 2021 at 7:29 PM

A visual tour of college journalism spaces

Poynter Here's a look into my camera roll after a trek around the country, touring the nation's journalism schools and student newsrooms. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The News Womb, a meeting space at the Uni…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 17, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Piers Morgan and Rupert Murdoch — a match made in, well, somewhere

Poynter Morgan’s bombastic and trolling style should fit right in with Murdoch’s outfit and will likely have lots of followers. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sponsored By Piers Morgan and Rupert Murdoch …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 17, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Pfizer and Moderna press for boosters. FDA decision today?

Poynter Plus, the data Biden's team leans on to favor boosters, NIH to study long-haul COVID, food costs are increasing, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Pfizer and Moderna press for booster shots. Will th…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 16, 2021 at 11:30 AM

The horrific story that the media needs to continue covering

Poynter The raw truth the gymnasts in the Nassar case are sharing — and how the FBI failed them — should compel all of us to listen. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sponsored By The Nassar case is a horrif…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 16, 2021 at 10:01 AM

1 in 500 Americans has died from COVID-19

Poynter Plus, how the White House is planning for the next serious viral outbreak, the pandemic has been good for lottery sales, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   1 in 500 Americans has died from COVID-19 …

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

September 15, 2021 at 12:30 PM

It’s the big pumpkin theory!

Poynter “It all comes back to the community part of community journalism.”  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sponsored By Strategies & case studies to transform your newsroom From the Mar…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 15, 2021 at 11:31 AM

Nicki Minaj tweeted ... what? Why taking a break from the news is a good idea.

Poynter The news is important, of course, but wearisome just the same, especially in this never-ending and stressful news cycle. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sponsored By Nicki Minaj tweeted … what? Why …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 15, 2021 at 10:00 AM

The problems that Nicki Minaj caused for the vaccination effort

Poynter Plus, no action against physicians who spread false info, why hospitalizations might not be a reliable barometer, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The problems that Nicki Minaj caused for the vacci…

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  Mel Grau, The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

September 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Finally! Introducing our next Cohort host

Poynter Plus, advice for approaching job transition time Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Highlights and hellos By Mel Grau Scrolling through dozens of pitches for the next Cohort host, all I could think was that every can…

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  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

September 14, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Live Q&As with Peter Alexander, Lesley Stahl and others

Poynter Plus, will you please take a minute to give us feedback on training?  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Poynter’s News University commemorated 15 years of online training for students, educators and journalist…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 14, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Social media platforms drive partisan political polarization, study finds

Poynter Without internal or government reforms, the researchers say, partisan hatred will continue to have ‘dire consequences.’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sponsored By Poynter Report author Tom Jones …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 14, 2021 at 10:01 AM

Are evictions spiking as expected?

Poynter Plus, National Guard called in over school bus driver shortage, home COVID test kits are in short supply, still no agreement on boosters, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Are evictions spiking as e…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

September 13, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Join us as we honor Lesley Stahl at our Celebration of Journalism

Poynter The online fundraising gala is Nov. 10 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. For the second year in a row, Poynter is transforming its largest in-person fundraiser into a live virtual experience.  Join us at our online Celebr…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 13, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Journalists in Afghanistan were beaten while covering protests

Poynter At least 14 journalists have been detained by the Taliban while covering protests in Kabul. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sponsored By Poynter Report author Tom Jones is on vacation and will retu…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 13, 2021 at 10:01 AM

Why is Congress exempt from the Biden COVID vaccine mandate?

Poynter Plus, you can now get a flu and COVID shot at the same time, cases rise in the UK, the stigma of dying with COVID, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Why is Congress exempt from the Biden COVID vacci…

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  Barbara Allen · [email protected]

September 12, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Here’s to enjoying more magical classroom moments

Poynter Take time to relish the intellectual victories you notch with students this fall. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Students at the University of Miami share pizza while researching their topic for the Poy…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 10, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Biden’s vaccine mandate will touch two-thirds of all workers

Poynter Plus, who the government can force to be vaccinated, Moderna to produce COVID/flu combo shot, schools are buying unproven air filtration, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Biden’s vaccine mandate wi…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 9, 2021 at 10:01 AM

COVID outbreaks have closed 1,400 schools in 35 states

Poynter Plus, pediatric cases are spiking, what we can learn about natural immunity from Sturgis, a new hydroxychloroquine mega-study, and more.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   COVID outbreaks have closed 1,400 sc…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Meet NBC News’ chief White House correspondent, Peter Alexander

Poynter Alexander will come to us live from Washington on Sept. 23. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Peter Alexander, NBC News’ chief White House correspondent and co-anchor of Weekend Today, is coming to Poynter live from Washi…

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  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 12:31 PM

Big responsibilities, no direct reports

Poynter New training for leaders who don’t have formal authority, plus dozens more opportunities in Poynter’s Weekly Training Digest Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Earlier this year, I hired a talented teaching pro…

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 12:29 PM

Lots of ways to look at the 🌎

Poynter ‘This is a project about the kind of society we want to live in.’  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sponsored By Strategies & case studies to transform your newsroom (Screenshot/T…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 10:00 AM

A possible delta peak, but deaths will rise a while longer

Poynter Plus, hospitals may close in days in Afghanistan, why Indonesia is a bright spot, a look at those Wuhan documents, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   We may be hitting a delta peak, but deaths will r…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 7, 2021 at 11:22 AM

Local newsrooms should watch Congress closely this month

Poynter Over the next few weeks, Congress will consider trillions of dollars worth of bills. Plus, vaccine opposition fades, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Local newsrooms should watch Congress closely t…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 3, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Flood maps have changed. Here are the changes and effects.

Poynter Plus, 15 million doses of the vaccine have been trashed, Americans are going to national parks in record numbers, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Flood maps have changed. Journalists should cover …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 2, 2021 at 11:31 AM

Texas abortion law leads to emotional media moments in a busy news day

Poynter It becomes the most restrictive anti-abortion law in the country and led many to say that it violates the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Good morning. Just a quick update b…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 2, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Airlines and some countries are banning cloth masks. Should we?

Poynter Plus, a possible definitive mask study, the uncomfortable intersection of religion and vaccinations, an update on Cam Newton's release, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Airlines and some countries …

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

September 1, 2021 at 12:30 PM

We need to hear from journalists in Afghanistan

Poynter A reminder about those who risk it all to report the news  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sponsored By Strategies & case studies to transform your newsroom A U.S military ai…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 1, 2021 at 11:31 AM

Mike Richards leaves ‘Jeopardy!’ but the controversy isn’t over

Poynter What took so long? Could Sony, which runs the show, have mucked this up any more than it did? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Mike Richards leaves ‘Jeopardy!’ but the controversy isn’t over Mike …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 1, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Watch for developments in Texas’ significant SB8 abortion rights case

Poynter Plus, the state where 2,740 COVID workplace complaints have been filed, pandemic supply problems will hurt hurricane recovery efforts, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Watch for developments in Tex…

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  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

August 31, 2021 at 2:19 PM

See you at the world’s largest fact-checking summit 🌎

Poynter Join us for four days of virtual programming at Global Fact 8 or enroll in one of our many upcoming training opportunities. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Registration for the world’s largest fact-checking …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 31, 2021 at 11:31 AM

NBC News’ Tom Llamas on covering a major storm

Poynter ‘When people have nowhere left to turn, that’s when reporters need to be there. Shining a light where no one else can,’ Llamas said. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   NBC News’ Tom Llamas on the fear, heart…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 31, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Most storm deaths occur after the storm

Poynter Plus, utilities are out in Louisiana and it could affect the rest of the US, the first glimmer of hope in the latest COVID surge, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Most storm deaths occur after the …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 30, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Why the hurricane reporters in the eye of the storm matter

Poynter If the world can see what is happening, help is more likely to follow. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Why Jim Cantore and hurricane reporters in the eye of the storm matter A look at NBC News’ T…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 30, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Hurricane Ida is testing our pandemic-era emergency response capacity

Poynter Plus, charities on the ground for Ida, be careful about terminology about levees, some hospitals are using their backup oxygen supplies, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Hurricane Ida is testing ou…

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  Barbara Allen · [email protected]

August 29, 2021 at 11:59 AM

What your newsroom students might be dreading this fall

Poynter Here’s a hint: Fighting science deniers is exhausting. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A Delta airline crew cheers after delivering the University of Alabama football team to Tuscaloosa in January 2021 f…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 27, 2021 at 11:30 AM

NBC’s big week of interviews and other thoughts from a week in media

Poynter Network news still matters, and powerful interviews from Richard Engel and Lester Holt show the kind of impact it can have.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   NBC’s big week of interviews, a horrible day in…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 27, 2021 at 10:01 AM

Eviction moratorium overturned. Hundreds of thousands face eviction.

Poynter Plus, Oregon orders outdoor mask mandate, why babies and toddlers are more likely to spread the virus, 89% of rental assistance funds stuck, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The Supreme Court overt…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 26, 2021 at 11:30 AM

NBC News’ Lester Holt scores a must-see interview

Poynter It should give viewers more insight into what happened at the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   NBC News’ Lester Holt scores a must-see interview. Here’s who it…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 26, 2021 at 10:03 AM

What happened to all of those COVID contract tracers?

Poynter Plus, a report on the virus's origins could be declassified soon, Nebraska brags that vaccinations aren't required for nurses, and more.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What happened to all of those COVID …

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

August 25, 2021 at 1:26 PM

Back to the future?

Poynter What features and products would you bring back? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sponsored By Strategies & case studies to transform your newsroom The July 31, 1992, edition of t…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 25, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Bad news for sports journalists

Poynter The country’s most popular sport will continue to keep locker rooms closed to the media. Well, most media. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Bad news for sports journalists New England Patriots wid…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 25, 2021 at 10:00 AM

What are the legit medical exemptions for vaccine mandates?

Poynter And how to get a religious exemption. Plus, 'normal' may return in the spring, the loophole that may allow young children to be vaccinated, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What are the legit medic…

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  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

August 24, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Talk it out

Poynter The best part of any Poynter training is when the conversation about the craft starts flowing. Now you can get some of that magic in podcast form.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   One of my favorite moments …

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