Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 23, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Do you believe in disappointment? A look at the Olympic ratings

Poynter These games saw the smallest prime-time audience for any Winter Olympics on record. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Good Wednesday morning. We all continue to monitor the situation in Ukraine, but the cri…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

February 23, 2022 at 11:00 AM

An unusual number of households are behind on utility bills

Poynter Plus, how much gasoline and natural gas prices will rise due to Russia's movements, the ‘immense fraud’ involving pandemic relief funds, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   An unusual number of househ…

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  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

February 22, 2022 at 3:30 PM

How the ‘first rough draft of history’ can be reimagined

Poynter Plus, alumni news and moves, data workshops, ethics coaching, job posting and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   In a phrase now attributed to Alan Barth, an editorial writer at The Washington Post, journ…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 22, 2022 at 12:30 PM

The latest news from Europe has the world on edge

Poynter Here are some notable pieces about the Russia-Ukraine crisis, and where to find the best coverage as it unfolds. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The latest news from Europe has the world on edge …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

February 22, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Will COVID factor into Russia’s plans to invade Ukraine?

Poynter Plus, sanctions against Russia become clearer, COVID data reporting is starting to shut down, hospitals are slammed with backed-up surgeries, and more Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Will COVID factor into …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 21, 2022 at 12:29 PM

The CNN controversy continues ... and it might not be done

Poynter More details are dripping out. Many involve former anchor Chris Cuomo and his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The CNN controversy continues … and it might not b…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

February 21, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Thousands of people get COVID in the hospital

Poynter Plus, what 'red COVID' is, the concerning COVID trends around the globe, the soaring number of LGBTQ-identifying adults, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Thousands of people get COVID-19 each month…

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  Barbara Allen · [email protected]

February 20, 2022 at 1:30 PM

What contest season means for student journalists

Poynter Take the time to honor your students’ work with an entry into a local, state or national journalism competition Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Shutterstock When I was an adviser, at some point early…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

February 18, 2022 at 11:00 AM

California is the first state to move to an endemic plan

Poynter Plus, what 'endemic' means, why $5/gallon gasoline is in sight, chicken wings cost 41% more, credit card balances are sky high, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   California is the first state to mov…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

February 17, 2022 at 3:07 PM

That sounds like a T-shirt

Poynter How a St. Louis anchor turned a racist call into something good Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Screen shot, Very Asian Foundation Between the 6 and 10 o’clock news, Michelle Li listened to the voicem…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 17, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Looking back at two stories you should not miss

Poynter Whenever you think things might calm down to a light simmer, the pot boils over with major media news. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Looking back at two stories you should not miss (AP Photo/Ro…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

February 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM

What to expect in the CDC’s upcoming new mask guidelines

Poynter Plus, Texas AG sues to end mandatory masking on airlines, Coachella and Stagecoach festivals relax restrictions, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What to expect in the CDC’s upcoming new mask guide…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 16, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Why Sarah Palin's loss against the NYT is good for journalism

Poynter Her double loss makes it more likely that she’ll lose on appeal and protects against harassing libel suits that could hamstring journalism. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sarah Palin suffers a one-two pu…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

February 16, 2022 at 11:00 AM

A cure for HIV? A third patient is reportedly ‘cured.’

Poynter Plus, getting vaccinated during pregnancy provides infant protection, why we don't know how much 'free' COVID tests actually cost, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A cure for HIV? A third patient i…

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  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

February 15, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Break down the big stories

Poynter Ethical considerations for covering Ukraine, data skills for covering stimulus funding, best practices for covering political disinformation and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Breaking down the big st…

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  Alex Sujong Laughlin, The Cohort · [email protected]

February 15, 2022 at 1:29 PM

Our Slack notification anxiety is actually really dark

Poynter The burden of “always on” culture does not fall on journalists equally  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. (Shutterstock) Last year during the Olympics, workplace messaging platform Slack ran an ad that featured i…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 15, 2022 at 12:31 PM

Sarah Palin’s case against The New York Times is thrown out

Poynter But what happens now? The jury is still deliberating. And regardless of how the jury comes back, expect Palin and her team to appeal. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sarah Palin’s case against The New Yor…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

February 15, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Why has shoplifting been ‘out of control?’

Poynter Plus, what shoplifting costs retailers and how they are fighting back, religious exemption requests are putting faith leaders in a bind, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Why has shoplifting been ‘o…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 14, 2022 at 2:29 PM

Why are we still covering Donald Trump?

Poynter ‘We’re supposed to ignore the guy who is very likely to be the next Republican nominee and possibly our next president?’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Why are we still covering Donald Trump? Do…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

February 14, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Will parents trust Pfizer’s pediatric vaccine after a new postponement?

Poynter Plus, new data says a fourth dose might be necessary, vaccines are working well for teens, remdesivir appears to work against omicron, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Will parents trust Pfizer’s p…

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  Barbara Allen · [email protected]

February 13, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Reinvigorated by a trip to a student newsroom

Poynter Sitting in the control room with burgeoning journalists reminded me of the joys of teaching and advising. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Students at USC work on a live broadcast at Annenberg Media Cente…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 11, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Is NBC’s Olympic coverage of skier Mikaela Shiffrin fair game?

Poynter There are times to turn cameras away. But an athlete reacting to his or her victory or defeat is not one of those times. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Is NBC’s Olympic coverage of skier Mikaela Shiffrin…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

February 11, 2022 at 11:00 AM

How one anti-vaccine truck convoy can interrupt so much

Poynter Plus, the government warns that protests may come to the US this weekend, the items that lead COVID-era inflation, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   How one anti-vaccine truck convoy can interrupt s…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 10, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Joe Rogan’s latest explanation is a real doozy

Poynter Rogan needs to realize his influence over his devoted listeners and take some responsibility. It doesn’t seem like he’s going to do so. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Joe Rogan’s latest explanation is a …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

February 10, 2022 at 11:00 AM

The rush to get to endemic

Poynter Plus, COVID prison releases seemed to be effective, we need to control COVID to control inflation, used cars are selling for more than new, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The rush to get to endem…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

February 9, 2022 at 2:20 PM

We’ve been here before.

Poynter Progress on diversity? Yes. Enough? No.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Image via Shutterstock In the summer of 2020, I started working on a project that hoped to give real numbers to something we we…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 9, 2022 at 12:30 PM

The latest in the Palin v. New York Times trial

Poynter The more we see from this trial, the more sloppy the Times editorial board looks.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Dramatic testimony and the latest in the Palin v. New York Times trial Former Al…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

February 9, 2022 at 10:59 AM

What journalists should look for in tomorrow’s inflation figures

Poynter Plus, what is the Consumer Price Index? The three kinds of inflation, Americans are worried about inflation less than you'd think, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What journalists should look for …

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  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

February 8, 2022 at 3:35 PM

Does your every day line up?

Poynter Build an ethical newsroom and align your daily work with your values. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Ethics are a foundational part of any Poynter training, and we often dedicate a full session of our longe…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 8, 2022 at 12:30 PM

CNN and Joe Rogan continue to dominate the media news. Here’s the latest.

Poynter CNN staffers ask questions of their CEO and worry about what’s next. Meanwhile, it appears that Rogan will keep his home at Spotify.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   CNN and Joe Rogan continue to dominate…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

February 8, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Fox News tries to link comedian Heather McDonald’s stage collapse with vaccine

Poynter Plus, this could be the biggest spring break in years, evictions are rising above pre-pandemic levels, seniors have gotten less active, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Fox News tries to link comed…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 7, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Questions and nervousness remain following Jeff Zucker’s resignation at CNN

Poynter The CNN president’s relationship with a colleague was apparently an ​​open secret. Which, when you think about it, makes the story even more baffling. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Questions and nervous…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

February 7, 2022 at 10:59 AM

900,000 Americans have died from COVID-19

Poynter Plus, Canada’s growing protests over mandates, anti-vax groups are hauling in millions of dollars in donations, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   900,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 V…

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  Barbara Allen · [email protected]

February 6, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Sign up for a Campus Correspondent virtual classroom visit

Poynter Or use a new video and free resources to empower your students to tell fact from fiction online. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Graphic by Alexa Volland Good stuff, free! Have you ever uttered the p…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 4, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Zucker, Whoopi and the Olympics highlight a wild week in media

Poynter Some thoughts on what has happened, what’s up next, and some weekend reading recommendations.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Good morning, all. We made it through another incredibly newsy week in the me…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

February 4, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Check out the 2021 State of the Fact-Checkers Report

Poynter Passing the mic to our new community and impact manager Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear , It’s been a while since we last reached your inbox. However, it’s been exciting days here at the International…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

February 4, 2022 at 10:59 AM

The astonishing cost of pandemic-era day care

Poynter Plus, we have to talk about COVID math, making sense of today’s jobs report, why part-timers can't find full-time work, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The astonishing cost of pandemic-era day car…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 3, 2022 at 12:31 PM

Digging deeper into Jeff Zucker’s resignation from CNN

Poynter A relationship with a colleague. A Chris Cuomo investigation. A sudden departure amid big changes. Untangling a messy circle that could get messier. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Digging deeper into Jef…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

February 3, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Closed Social Security offices make it hard for COVID widows to get benefits

Poynter Plus, why mask litter isn't as big a problem as it may seem, more than 60 Olympic athletes test positive, Army dismisses vaccine holdouts, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Closed Social Security of…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

February 2, 2022 at 1:29 PM

Write an essay, buy a 🗞️

Poynter Plus all the links Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Image via Shutterstock On Tuesday morning, Oregon publisher Les Zaitz tweeted some news: “Own a local newspaper and website in Oregon and make a jour…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 2, 2022 at 12:30 PM

The controversy surrounding Whoopi Goldberg and her comments about the Holocaust

Poynter When you have to offer a second apology for something you said, you might have messed up the first one. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The controversy surrounding Whoopi Goldberg and her comments about t…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

February 2, 2022 at 10:59 AM

FDA to consider Pfizer vaccine for children under age 5

Poynter Will parents let their young children be vaccinated? Plus, FDA gives Moderna vaccine full approval, a study that will be widely misreported, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   FDA to consider Pfizer …

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  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

February 1, 2022 at 2:48 PM

The most popular Poynter training last year

Poynter Did you get to experience it? Fear not: We've got more for you in 2022. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Did you know that 25,000 of your peers took an average of two publicly available courses with Poynter l…

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  Alex Sujong Laughlin, The Cohort · [email protected]

February 1, 2022 at 1:29 PM

How to respond if you’ve been called out for a microaggression

Poynter Being ‘called in’ is ultimately an act of care for all parties involved, but it can still feel uncomfortable.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. What if you're being confronted about a microaggression? Pretend you’r…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 1, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Spotify tries to navigate the storm created by star Joe Rogan

Poynter Spotify spends up to $100 million to exclusively air Rogan’s podcast. If Rogan isn’t going to stop spreading misinformation on it, shouldn’t Spotify? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Spotify tries to navig…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

February 1, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Joe Rogan apologizes for vaccine misinfo and promises to ‘do better’

Poynter Plus, why you should watch what's happening in Denmark, unvaxxed NYPD cops will be fired in two weeks, nursing home cases rise, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Joe Rogan apologizes for vaccine mis…

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  Barbara Allen · [email protected]

January 31, 2022 at 6:43 PM

All the details for Teachapalooza 2022 🌴

Poynter Our premiere journalism education event will be both in person and virtual Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Teaching the teachers with Teacha Poynter's Al Tompkins teaches during a seminar at the Un…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

January 31, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Apartment rents spike across America

Poynter Plus, truckers protest Canada's vaccine mandate, the injuries after snow storms, new CPR guidelines, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Apartment rents spike across America This is a home fo…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 28, 2022 at 12:30 PM

ESPN’s Mina Kimes targeted with dumb jock take

Poynter You don’t have to have played the game to note that someone is playing poorly. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Good morning. Just a heads up: The Poynter Report will not be published on Monday. I’ll be ba…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

January 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM

New variant BA.2 is now in 17 states and 49 countries

Poynter Plus, a record 1 million pediatric COVID cases in 1 week, federal mandate for health care workers begins, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   BA.2, the new COVID-19 variant, is now in 17 states and 49…

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