Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 27, 2022 at 9:59 AM

What each hurricane category means

Poynter Each new level increases the damage factor by four. Plus, hurricanes are getting stronger. Do we need a Category 6? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What each hurricane category means Waves kick u…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 26, 2022 at 11:29 AM

Las Vegas Review-Journal demands police not search devices

Poynter A slain reporter's electronics likely contain information about confidential sources, some of whom may work in the agencies investigating the murder. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Good morning, everyon…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 26, 2022 at 10:00 AM

We need to talk about hurricane cones

Poynter Plus, why warmer oceans mean more powerful hurricanes, understanding storm surge, don't forget Puerto Rico and Canada, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   How to read a hurricane cone graphic …

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  Barbara Allen, Poynter · [email protected]

September 25, 2022 at 12:29 PM

A hotbed of examples, from films to investigations

Poynter Now that it’s fall, we should be getting into a rhythm. I can feel it! Or is that just wishful thinking? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Films and investigations to use as classroom examples top our list …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 23, 2022 at 10:00 AM

The connection between abandoned cars and crime

Poynter Plus, will unions support the agreement that averted a railroad strike, telling big stories through small examples, STD rates are up, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The connection between aband…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 22, 2022 at 11:31 AM

The changes continue at CNN

Poynter Just as the new Reliable Sources newsletter is about to launch, more changes are happening at CNN involving, in part, its media coverage. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   More shakeups at CNN, excellent w…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 22, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Another COVID-19 fraud scheme is uncovered almost every day

Poynter Plus, why October may be the best time to get a flu shot, new airport satisfaction rankings and the uncounted deaths in America’s prisons and jails. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Another COVID-19 fraud …

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

September 21, 2022 at 12:00 PM

In battleground states, readers 'can't get enough coverage'

Poynter How reporters in GA and AZ are covering midterms Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Boxes of ballots sit in the Maricopa County Recorder and Elections Department offices after Arizona's primary election Wed…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 21, 2022 at 11:30 AM

A new book about Trump calls out a Fox News anchor

Poynter It claims Bret Baier — often touted as a straight news reporter — was ‘ready to give in’ to Trump’s pressure to rescind Fox’s election call in Arizona Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   New Trump book calls…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 21, 2022 at 10:00 AM

How high will interest rates rise?

Poynter Plus, Fed rates directly influence your credit card interest, ‘failing regimes’ are adding to record border encounters, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   How high will interest rates rise? …

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  Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

September 20, 2022 at 2:57 PM

Who's who at Poynter this week

Poynter Welcome to these special guests! Plus, Table Stakes applications due soon, SCOTUS event in DC, our online fact-checking festival and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   It seems almost every news o…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 20, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Did a podcast help vacate a murder conviction?

Poynter Adnan Syed’s case was chronicled in the first season of the popular podcast ‘Serial.’ Did the podcast help him get released from prison Monday? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Did a podcast help vacate a…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 20, 2022 at 10:00 AM

More than 2 million were arrested at the southern border, a record

Poynter Plus, the top 10 banned books in the U.S. on this Banned Book Week, and is the pandemic really over? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   More than 2 million were arrested at the southern border, a record …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 19, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Strong words and some warnings as we approach the midterms

Poynter Columns and reports made the case over the weekend that the midterms — now less than two months away — are pivotal to the future of our country. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Strong words and some warn…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 19, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Why your utility bills are rising so fast

Poynter Plus, Hurricane Fiona damages Puerto Rico, a carbon dioxide shortage troubles small breweries, good news about US child poverty rates, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Why your utility bills are …

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  Barbara Allen, Poynter · [email protected]

September 18, 2022 at 12:30 PM

A double dose of journalism classroom goodness

Poynter The short week got me, so here’s two weeks worth of links, resources and ideas for your week in journalism education  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Across the country, student journalists are under fire…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 16, 2022 at 11:43 AM

Another big shakeup at CNN

Poynter Don Lemon is moving from prime time to a new morning show, joined by daytime anchor Poppy Harlow and CNN White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Another big shakeup at …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 16, 2022 at 10:01 AM

The Senate delays a vote on same-sex marriage

Poynter Plus, mortgage rates hit 6%, the highest rate since 2008; the unexpected force behind policing change; railroad strike averted, for now; and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The Senate delayed a vote…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

September 15, 2022 at 2:12 PM

Can tip lines help fight election disinformation?

Poynter AFP just announced a WhatsApp tip line for Spanish-speakers Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. AFP debuts Spanish-language tip line in the US (AFP) The news agency Agence France-Presse just launche…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 15, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Noted author: ‘Don’t buy my book’

Poynter Jeff Pearlman is urging people not to read his 2016 book about Brett Favre after reports that the Hall of Fame quarterback misused welfare money. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Noted author: ‘Don’t buy …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 15, 2022 at 10:00 AM

On the eve of a national railroad strike

Poynter Plus, Social Security checks might increase by a record amount in January, what ‘quiet quitting’ is and why it's trending, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   On the eve of a national railroad strik…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 14, 2022 at 11:30 AM

The king of TV? Football. Same as always.

Poynter Of the top 10 most-watched shows over the past week, nine were either NFL games or NFL pregame or postgame shows. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The king of TV? Football. Same as always. A Seat…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 14, 2022 at 9:59 AM

What to watch as inflation guts Wall Street optimism

Poynter Plus, how the inflation figures spell a pay raise for people in 7 states, a couple of notes from Canada, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Inflation guts Wall Street optimism; worse could be ahead…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

September 13, 2022 at 8:22 PM

Where were you when you first saw these images?

Poynter Get your press pass through history with an AP executive Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Hi , The Beatles performing on the "Ed Sullivan Show." The Challenger exploding in the sky. Tom Brady celebrating his seventh Su…

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  Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

September 13, 2022 at 3:15 PM

On the scene with The Associated Press

Poynter From Ukraine to Uvalde, go behind the scenes with executive editor Julie Pace. Plus, we want to hear from you about your journalism inspiration.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Who inspired you to w…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 13, 2022 at 11:29 AM

The Athletic adds ads; readers are not pleased

Poynter The New York Times bought The Athletic for $550 million in January and is looking for a return on its hefty investment.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The Athletic adds ads; readers are not pleased …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 13, 2022 at 10:02 AM

The US moves one day closer to a national railroad strike

Poynter Plus, new college rankings reignite fights over who’s in and who’s out, some states will tax student loan forgiveness, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The US moves one day closer to a national r…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 12, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Remembering 9/11, and where we stand today as a country

Poynter A sense of national unity seems like an impossible dream in 2022. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Remembering 9/11, and where we stand today as a country President Joe Biden participates in a wr…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 12, 2022 at 9:59 AM

How a possible rail strike could worsen inflation

Poynter Plus, a brewing federal budget battle over funding will decide if your next vaccine is free, and why this week’s COVID-19 data is likely misleading. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A possible rail strike …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 9, 2022 at 11:30 AM

A look at the breaking news coverage of the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Poynter News of her death captivated the world, particularly in her homeland. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A look at the breaking news coverage of the death of Queen Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II i…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 9, 2022 at 10:00 AM

21 years later, how have we changed since 9/11?

Poynter Plus, what journalists need to know about an effort to bring medications to the public faster, the queen's corgis, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   21 years later, how have we changed since 9/11?…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

September 8, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Reminder: Deadline tomorrow for women's leadership academy

Poynter It is designed for those who directly manage people and are within their first five years of formal leadership experience.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Apply by Friday at midnight! Poynter's 2023 Leadership Academie…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 8, 2022 at 11:29 AM

The news story that won’t go away and yet needs more coverage

Poynter There are still about 500 people a day in this country dying from COVID-19. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The major news story that won’t go away and yet needs more coverage MSNBC’s Chris Jans…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 8, 2022 at 9:59 AM

Election poll security is being drastically increased

Poynter Plus, the FTC warns against student loan forgiveness scammers, and a new survey shows Americans believe they're surrounded by bad drivers. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Election poll security now includ…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

September 7, 2022 at 12:00 PM

There’s an expert for that.

Poynter Here’s free training on science essentials   Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Shutterstock Five years ago, as local newsrooms shrunk and specialty reporters became fewer, a nonpartisan, free service la…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 7, 2022 at 11:30 AM

An eyebrow-raising profile of Politico’s new owner

Poynter A Washington Post profile of Axel Springer's CEO addresses his ‘contrarian’ plan, an email to executives that seems to celebrate Trump, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The Washington Post looks…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 7, 2022 at 10:01 AM

Why do cyberattackers target schools?

Poynter Plus, why experts have reason to hope there will be no fall COVID-19 surge, how climate change is related to disease outbreaks, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The nation’s second-largest school…

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  Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

September 6, 2022 at 4:43 PM

It's fall! But we're not talking pumpkins

Poynter Welcome to election season. Here are training and resources to help you navigate the swirl. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   We're coming off a long weekend here in the U.S., so let's keep this short.…

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  Mel Grau, The Cohort · [email protected]

September 6, 2022 at 2:00 PM

RE: The Cohort survey

Poynter We want to hear from you! And there is still a chance for you to win a $100 gift card. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Hey there, Quick reminder: We would love your input to help us plan The Cohort's next iteration…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 6, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Another notable departure raises more questions about CNN

Poynter Veteran White House correspondent John Harwood abruptly left CNN on Friday, raising more questions about CNN’s editorial move to the center. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Another notable departure rais…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 6, 2022 at 9:59 AM

Should you get a COVID-19 omicron booster or wait?

Poynter Plus, why the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, is a symptom of a bigger national problem. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The COVID-19 omicron boosters are now available. Should you get one or wait? …

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

September 5, 2022 at 4:00 PM

⏳ Deadline Friday for our women's leadership academy

Poynter Apply by Sept. 9. Here's everything you need to know!  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Poynter's 2023 Leadership Academies for Women in Media  Apply by Friday, Sept. 9, 2022   “I've been promoted not once, but twice…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 2, 2022 at 11:48 AM

Twitter edits its edit button policy. Finally.

Poynter Twitter long resisted the idea of an edit button, but now appears to be giving in to the wishes of its users. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Good morning. A quick note: there will be no Poynter Report o…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

September 1, 2022 at 2:29 PM

New prebunking study just dropped

Poynter Instead of fact-checking every single false claim, proponents of prebunking advocate for mass inoculation. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Prebunking is effective at fighting misinfo, study finds (Shu…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 1, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Inside the media coverage of the latest Trump news

Poynter The Washington Post called it ‘blistering’ and ‘extraordinary.’ That about covers it. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Inside the media coverage of the latest Donald Trump news Pages from a Depar…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

August 31, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Democracy is a team sport - suit up.

Poynter Join Democracy Day coverage next month  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Via Center for Cooperative Media If democracy dies in darkness, local news is the power grid. The Washington Post’s slogan, the…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 31, 2022 at 11:30 AM

What The New York Times wrote about The Washington Post

Poynter The story painted a picture that wasn’t all that rosy. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What The New York Times wrote about The Washington Post (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File) The m…

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  Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

August 30, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Woodward and Bernstein

Poynter Poynter will honor the duo at our Bowtie Ball on Nov. 12! Plus, our fall events calendar, leadership lessons and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   How many of you were inspired to go into journal…

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  Mel Grau, The Cohort · [email protected]

August 30, 2022 at 12:29 PM

A penny for your thoughts?

Poynter Or rather, the chance of a $100 gift card for your survey response  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Hi!  Former Cohort editor Mel Grau here. If you read our most recent Cohort newsletter, you’ll know that it was ho…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 30, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Aaron Rodgers purposefully misdirected the media

Poynter Appearing on Joe Rogan’s podcast, the NFL MVP admitted he intentionally misled the media last season when he was asked about his vaccination status. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Aaron Rodgers purposef…

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