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August 15, 2022 at 11:29 AM

The problem with conservative media defending Donald Trump

Poynter Plus a look at the Sunday news shows and the reporter who happened to be in the audience for Salman Rushdie's attack Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The problem with conservative media defending Donald T…

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August 12, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Media news and good journalism for your weekend

Poynter The FBI/Trump angle, Austin Tice is still missing after 10 years, Chris Wallace has a new gig, and a happy dog story to round us out Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Notable journalism and media tidbits t…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 11, 2022 at 11:30 AM

An important media voice is leaving The Washington Post

Poynter 'She has been a mentor, sounding board and role model for our media team and the newsroom at large' Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   An important media voice is leaving The Washington Post (AP Ph…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

August 10, 2022 at 2:44 PM

Wanna get outside the bubble?

Poynter A look back at six lessons from people who aren't journalists  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Shutterstock Five years ago when I started Local Edition, I had a whole cycle I tried to work through wit…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 10, 2022 at 11:30 AM

The story behind the scoop on the Mar-a-Lago search

Poynter How one tweet alerted the national media, as its author conceded 'I'm not a strong enough reporter to hunt this down' Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   How a local got the big scoop on the FBI’s search of …

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  Poynter's Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

August 9, 2022 at 2:32 PM

Help to hold political candidates accountable

Poynter Plus, an alumni Q&A about our women's leadership academy, training for TV producers and analysis about Axios and Gannett.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Poynter senior faculty Al Tompkins t…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 9, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Axios sold to Cox. What does it all mean?

Poynter Axios, which burst onto the scene in 2017, became known for its political coverage, newsletters and 'smart brevity' style Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Axios sold to Cox. What does it all mean? …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 9, 2022 at 9:59 AM

Why is it taking so long to test COVID-19 negative?

Poynter Plus, our return-to-office fashion is becoming a real pain in the arch, and a new trend — 'plunge pools'  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Why is it taking so long to test COVID-19 negative? Presi…

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  Barbara Allen · [email protected]

August 8, 2022 at 10:00 PM

I’m not really here. Sound familiar?

Poynter Here’s just a little dusting of information as you continue to prep for fall 2022  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Checking in before the school year starts to gauge your journalism needs Shutter…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 8, 2022 at 11:29 AM

Highlighting one of the best pieces of journalism this year

Poynter Among the story's revelations: a key former Trump official who said she regretted signing the family separation policy into existence Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Highlighting one of the best pieces o…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 8, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Breaking down the Inflation Reduction Act's importance

Poynter Plus an alarm sounds over monkeypox misdiagnoses, a critical teaching shortage and the rise in household debt  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Inflation Reduction Act heads to U.S. House; healthcare and d…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 5, 2022 at 9:59 AM

Monkeypox is now a 'health emergency' in the United States

Poynter Plus, the effectiveness of home tests and the unusual speed records being set by runners Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Monkeypox is now a 'health emergency' in the United States A patient recei…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

August 4, 2022 at 3:48 PM

Georgian fact-checkers are targets of the ruling party

Poynter While Georgian democracy has never flourished, fact-checkers in the country say that right now tensions are particularly high.   Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. In Georgia, fact-checkers have become targets of…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 4, 2022 at 11:30 AM

'The way Vin Scully called a ... game, it felt like bumping into an old friend.'

Poynter Remembering the legendary Vin Scully — his remarkable tenure, famous calls and memorable moments Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Remembering the legendary Vin Scully Vin Scully prior to a game a…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 4, 2022 at 9:59 AM

Potential new CDC school guidelines might raise a few eyebrows

Poynter The new guidelines 'are expected to ease quarantine recommendations ... and de-emphasize 6 feet of social distancing.' Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Soon — maybe very soon — CDC will issue COVID-19 guid…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

August 3, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Don’t take “not in the budget” for an answer.

Poynter There are always ways to find funding for growth  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Shutterstock There’s a long list of things local newsrooms lack – good coffee, office space, time.  Of course, budgets…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 3, 2022 at 11:29 AM

'The View' asked Ron DeSantis on. Here's his response.

Poynter It would be nice to think DeSantis could sit down and face some tough but respectful questions instead of ducking some pushback on his beliefs Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   ‘The View’ asked Florida Gov…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 3, 2022 at 9:59 AM

Why is there a monkeypox vaccine shortage?

Poynter Plus, how COVID-19 is holding up major legislation in Congress, and whether the Inflation Reduction Act will actually reduce inflation Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Why is there a monkeypox vaccine shor…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

August 2, 2022 at 1:35 PM

Make the most out of your convention connections.

Poynter Plus, applications are now open for two big programs in 2023: Table Stakes and Leadership Academy for Women in Media!  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   👋  Hi to all our Poynter friends attending conf…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 2, 2022 at 11:31 AM

The sports media world is outraged about Deshaun Watson

Poynter The ruling came under even more scrutiny considering the judge essentially agreed with the NFL that Watson was guilty. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The sports media world is outraged over the Deshaun …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 2, 2022 at 10:00 AM

More than a third of tests done at Walgreens are positive

Poynter Plus, good news for colonoscopies but bad news for ice cream truck drivers Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   More than a third of COVID-19 tests done at Walgreens are positive An antigen self-test …

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

August 1, 2022 at 4:29 PM

Applications now open for our women’s leadership academy 📣

Poynter Boost your confidence and network of confidants in 2023.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Poynter's 2023 Leadership Academies for Women in Media  March 5-9, May 21-26 and Sept. 24-29 Hi , Applications are now open…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 1, 2022 at 11:30 AM

What MSNBC’s Steve Kornacki and his big map are doing for democracy

Poynter 'I don’t think of it as election night,' Kornacki said. 'I think of it as election week.' Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Behind the scenes with MSNBC’s Steve Kornacki, who’s helping save democracy with …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 1, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Biden tests positive again with ‘rebound’ COVID-19

Poynter Plus a look at what cities and campuses are doing about hot spots, and moneypox continues to make news Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   As Biden tests positive again, we look at ‘rebound’ COVID-19 positivi…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 29, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Notable journalism and media tidbits for your weekend review

Poynter The controversial new LIV Golf tops our roundup, with many taking issue with the participation of former President Trump. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Good Friday morning. Today, the Poynter Report of…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

July 29, 2022 at 9:59 AM

Millions with ACA insurance may dodge a huge price increase

Poynter Plus, the exploding number of U.S. monkeypox cases — and could floating abortion clinics become a thing? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Millions with ACA health insurance may be spared huge price increas…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

July 28, 2022 at 8:54 PM

Is the U.S. in a recession?

Poynter We can help answer that, and more, thanks to your support Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Thank you for supporting Poynter — and the power of journalism to make a difference every day. Because of you, we c…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 28, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Murdoch and Trump divorce? More like trial separation

Poynter Murdoch won't be finished with Trump until Fox News starts to hammer away at the former president. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Murdoch and Trump divorce? Eh, more like a trial separation Rup…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

July 28, 2022 at 9:59 AM

COVID-19 likely spread from animals in Wuhan market

Poynter Two new peer-reviewed studies didn't pinpoint the type of animal, but came up with some suspects. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   COVID-19 most likely spread from animals sold in Wuhan, China, new studies …

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

July 27, 2022 at 12:00 PM

How do you stand up to abuse?

Poynter Here are three examples from local journalists  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Shutterstock If you’ve been a journalist for just a few years, you’ve already seen tremendous change in our industry. So…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 27, 2022 at 11:30 AM

‘The View’ adds a controversial new co-host

Poynter Reports say she's a “far more thoughtful, tempered on-air presence” than predecessor Meghan McCain  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   ‘The View’ adds a controversial new co-host Alyssa Farah Griff…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

July 27, 2022 at 9:59 AM

Why employers are shorthanded right now

Poynter Plus, 400 Americans die every day from COVID-19, how to tell if your COVID-19 test is expired, and more Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Between sickness and vacations, employers are shorthanded right now …

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

July 26, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Engage your audience with this text message course

Poynter Plus, more resources to prep for the midterms, a new local reporter accelerator, executive leadership summit last call and more! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   November 8 is fast approaching. How a…

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  Alex Sujong Laughlin, The Cohort · [email protected]

July 26, 2022 at 12:29 PM

Get in loser, we’re selling out

Poynter As we face yet another recession, ‘selling out’ looks like gaining access to basic necessities. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. (Shutterstock) I want to buy a house one day. I open Zillow and scroll through h…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 26, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Controversy at The New Yorker

Poynter An archives editor at the magazine was fired after raising concerns about inequality and accusing its editor-in-chief of adding mistakes to her work. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Controversy at The Ne…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

July 26, 2022 at 9:59 AM

Could we find out this week if we are in a recession?

Poynter Plus, interest rates are likely to rise again tomorrow, corporations are snapping up single-family homes, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Could we find out this week if we are in a recession? …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 25, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Is Rupert Murdoch turning on Donald Trump?

Poynter Two of Murdoch’s signature media outlets published editorials criticizing Trump. It’s hard to believe he didn’t sign off on that. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Is Rupert Murdoch turning on Donald Trump…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

July 25, 2022 at 9:59 AM

A dip in cases may delay mandatory indoor masking in California

Poynter Plus, COVID-19 puts Japan on ‘highest alert,’ WHO declares monkeypox a ‘global health emergency,’ and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A small dip in new cases may delay mandatory indoor masking in C…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 22, 2022 at 11:30 AM

How the media covered Joe Biden’s COVID-19 diagnosis

Poynter For the most part, media outlets took Thursday’s breaking news about Biden and treated it properly — with context and responsibility. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   How the media (responsibly) covered J…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

July 22, 2022 at 9:59 AM

Health insurance costs are about to go up. Maybe way up.

Poynter What people with private and ACA insurance should expect. Plus, why and how to stop ruining dark skies with so many lights, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Your health insurance costs are about t…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

July 21, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Sri Lanka's protests faced an information war

Poynter "It was not just social media that was contributing to, producing and disseminating it." Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Sri Lanka's protests faced an information war Protesters gather to storm the Sr…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 21, 2022 at 11:29 AM

Behind the scenes of NBC News’ gun violence feature

Poynter Why ‘NBC Nightly News’ dedicated about half its program to one summer night of gun violence across the United States. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   One night in America: Behind the scenes of NBC News’ …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

July 21, 2022 at 9:59 AM

How hot weather affects medications

Poynter Plus, some medications cause ‘heat intolerance,’ President Biden may soon declare a ‘climate emergency,’ and more.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   How hot weather affects medications A woman fan…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

July 20, 2022 at 11:59 AM

Is this a stupid question?

Poynter Covering complicated topics takes practice. And humility.   Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Shutterstock When Poynter first asked me to teach journalists how to cover the American Rescue Plan Act, I d…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 20, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Twitter scores a first-round victory over Elon Musk

Poynter Twitter won its first legal showdown with the world’s richest man. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Twitter scores a first-round victory over Elon Musk (zz/John Nacion/STAR MAX/IPx) Score one …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

July 20, 2022 at 10:00 AM

The CDC ends COVID reporting on cruise ships

Poynter Is this good for public health? Plus, the WHO warns of rising COVID hospitalizations, BA.2.75 is on the way, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The CDC ends COVID reporting on cruise ships. Is this …

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

July 19, 2022 at 1:45 PM

Want to add "author" to your resume?

Poynter Pathways into publishing, writing workshops and more resources in this week's training digest. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Ever thought about writing a book? Journalists have natural curiosity, an expe…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 19, 2022 at 11:30 AM

The latest grim news from Uvalde, Texas

Poynter The media has taken criticism for its relentless pursuit of the truth about what happened. But that pursuit is more important than ever. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Hey, everybody. I’m back from a sum…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

July 19, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Why gasoline prices may spike 50% above today’s prices

Poynter Plus, homebuilders send a warning about home sales and affordability, the US has experienced nine $1 billion weather disasters this year, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Why gasoline prices may s…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

July 18, 2022 at 10:00 AM

We have no idea how many cases are discovered daily

Poynter Plus, the latest vaccine may be effective against new variants, Congress considers assault weapon ban bill that has little chance, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   We have no idea how many COVID c…

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