Barbara Allen, Poynter · [email protected]

October 23, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Succumb to the beguiling charms of ‘media literacy’

Poynter It’s not the most provocative descriptor, but it’s definitely important right now Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Media Literacy Week is upon us, and with it, a chance to improve lives. Really! M…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

October 22, 2022 at 10:59 AM

SPECIAL EDITION: Journalists should be asking candidates about foreign policy

Poynter Reporters are letting politicians decide the topics they want to discuss. Here are ideas for how to change that. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting You journalists are busy, and sometimes it can …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 21, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Lettuce defeats British prime minister and other notable journalism

Poynter Lettuce not be discouraged, but instead romaine calm and carry on with this roundup of good journalism reads. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   British prime minister defeated by lettuce — and other notabl…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

October 21, 2022 at 10:31 AM

Parts of New York City report spiking COVID-19 cases

Poynter Plus, Fox News keeps pushing vaccine misinformation, reporters are failing by not asking candidates about foreign policy, and more Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting I know you are busy so let me…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 20, 2022 at 11:30 AM

You know Tucker Carlson. And Rupert Murdoch. But Suzanne Scott?

Poynter The New York Times examines the Fox News CEO, while a massive defamation lawsuit takes aim at the network. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Fox News CEO highlighted in a new NYT profile, against the backd…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

October 20, 2022 at 10:29 AM

Bird flu sends turkey prices soaring

Poynter Plus, the IRS is reacting to inflation by shifting tax brackets, and a new study finds a massive decline in wildlife. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting An avian flu outbreak has spread to 42 st…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

October 19, 2022 at 3:40 PM

Let’s talk about $$$

Poynter (And some resources to help make sense of it)  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Shutterstock My first journalism job included a salary of less than $27,000 or so for the first five years of my career. …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 19, 2022 at 11:30 AM

The much-anticipated global news startup Semafor finally launches

Poynter Co-founder Ben Smith debuts the new site with an insider's look at his former employer, The New York Times Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Semafor, the much-anticipated global news startup, finally launc…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

October 19, 2022 at 10:29 AM

Over-the-counter hearing aids: what journalists should know

Poynter Plus, a 100% chance of recession, offending doctors and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The one-minute meeting This week the federal government opened the door for over-the-counter hearing aids. You can buy th…

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  Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

October 18, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Use the magic of the question mark

Poynter Plus: Get more writing advice from Roy Peter Clark, apply for the 2023 Table Stakes program and celebrate journalism with us at the Bowtie Ball. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   When the news is compli…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 18, 2022 at 1:18 PM

Another troubling move involving the former Kanye West

Poynter Ye is the latest in a series of powerful men who seek their own personal platforms for expression in the name of 'free speech' Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Another troubling move involving the artist …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

October 18, 2022 at 10:29 AM

How journalists can help people understand the college debt forgiveness program

Poynter Plus, the Supreme Court will rule on California's pig protections and interest in buying a home is falling Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting Registration is open for millions of Americans to app…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 17, 2022 at 11:30 AM

CNN's Dana Bash leads a masterclass on grilling politicians

Poynter Plus Bill Maher on Herschel Walker's appeal to Republican voters and Ted Koppel's special report on American divisions Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Want to see a good interview? Check out CNN’s Dana B…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

October 17, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Evasive COVID-19 subvariants that you don’t know about are spreading fast

Poynter Plus, warnings of a bad flu season were right as outbreaks spread, and, in climate news, where have all the snow crabs gone? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The one-minute meeting We start the week with a warning ab…

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  Barbara Allen, Poynter · [email protected]

October 16, 2022 at 12:31 PM

Why Hurricane Ian made me think of you

Poynter A natural disaster reminded me of the importance of what journalism educators do every day. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Why Hurricane Ian brought the college journalism classroom to mind A te…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

October 14, 2022 at 10:44 AM

Food prices continue to rise as inflation takes a breather

Poynter But Social Security payments are up, too. And Medicare Plan B costs are going down. Plus Taco Bell and a very expensive pair of Levi's. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The one-minute meeting You can look at the new…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

October 13, 2022 at 3:53 PM

Brazil’s fact-checkers concerned with impact ahead of runoff

Poynter Disinformation is coming from the top, spreading fast and outpacing corrective efforts. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Brazil's fact-checkers concerned with their impact ahead of presidential runoff …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 13, 2022 at 11:31 AM

NBC News’ Fetterman interview is still drawing reaction

Poynter Dasha Burns came under question when she said that during small talk before the interview, ‘it wasn't clear he understood what I was saying.’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Good Friday morning. First, a…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

October 13, 2022 at 9:59 AM

Today’s inflation figures will matter — a lot

Poynter Plus, newer manufactured homes weathered Hurricane Ian impressively, the best place to survive a nuclear war in America, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Good morning! We’ve often covered more than COVID-19 in…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

October 12, 2022 at 12:00 PM

A guide for covering the homeless crisis

Poynter "People want to be understood for who they are..." Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Image via Street Sense Media Last weekend, Will Schick spent a day with one of the people who sells the Street Sense …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 12, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Unpacking John Fetterman’s interview with NBC News

Poynter The Pennsylvania Democratic senatorial candidate talked with NBC News correspondent Dasha Burns in his first interview since suffering a stroke. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Unpacking John Fetterman’s…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

October 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM

A railroad strike is possible, once again

Poynter Plus, why hospitals are worried about this winter, COVID-19 will be a top cause of death in 2022, a possible post-hurricane Florida exodus, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A railroad strike is po…

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  Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

October 11, 2022 at 2:33 PM

TikTok journalism excellence

Poynter Plus: Deadlines for our leadership training for new managers and the 2023 Table Stakes program are soon! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   In honor of Q4 crunch time, here’s a snackable version of this…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 11, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Media coverage in Ukraine is as critical as ever

Poynter Russia just launched its biggest assault in months, going after many cities and civilian targets. It could be a major shift in the almost 8-month war. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Media coverage in Uk…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

October 11, 2022 at 10:00 AM

70 million Americans will find out how much of a raise they are getting this week

Poynter Plus, the winter forecast includes a mild start and a rough February, the unsupported threat of drugs in your kid’s Halloween candy, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   70 million Americans will fin…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 10, 2022 at 11:30 AM

The media frenzy with midterms just a month away

Poynter Most polls show Republicans taking over the House, while the Senate could go either way. Here are some stories to get you caught up. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The media frenzy with midterms just a …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

October 10, 2022 at 10:00 AM

This winter’s electric bills could be shocking

Poynter Plus, EVs can be dangerous after floods and hurricanes, and what journalists can learn from Jon Stewart’s interview with the Arkansas AG. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   This winter’s electric bills could…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 7, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Twitter’s back and forth, a paper drops its paywall and more

Poynter Elon Musk agreed to buy Twitter. Musk backed out. Twitter sued. Musk then agreed to the original deal, but now Twitter won’t accept it. Confused? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Twitter’s back and forth,…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

October 7, 2022 at 10:00 AM

President Biden pardons federal offenses of marijuana possession

Poynter Plus, half of American adults have tried marijuana, a federal court overturns restrictive gun laws in New York, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   President Biden pardons federal offenses of mariju…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 6, 2022 at 11:30 AM

What’s the deal with cable news and prime time?

Poynter With slim benches and interest down, cable news networks seem to be struggling to replace their big on-air personalities. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What’s the deal with cable news and prime time? …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

October 6, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Is the fall 2022 COVID-19 wave forming?

Poynter Plus, college loan forgiveness signups could begin this week, OPEC cuts production and oil and gasoline prices will rise, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Is the fall 2022 COVID-19 wave forming? …

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

October 5, 2022 at 12:00 PM

How commercial 📻 offered comfort in the storm

Poynter “It’s nice to hear a voice we know.”  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   WSRZ’s David Jones stands outside a fallen tree in his mother-in-law’s Venice, Florida neighborhood after Hurricane Ian. (Instagram) …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 5, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Elon Musk wants Twitter again ... we think.

Poynter The question is whether Musk is serious this time or if it’s some sort of legal maneuver. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Elon Musk wants Twitter again … we think. The symbol for Twitter appears…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

October 5, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Are we missing COVID-19’s new symptoms?

Poynter Plus, the Supreme Court refuses to hear case on vaccine mandates for health care workers, CDC suspends country-specific travel restrictions, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Are we missing COVID-…

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  Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

October 4, 2022 at 4:07 PM

The resources to keep going

Poynter You're the reason we continue teaching, publishing and fact checking.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Poynter managed to weather Hurricane Ian by expecting the worst, hoping for the best and navigat…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

October 4, 2022 at 12:14 PM

Why does the media declare elections?

Poynter Get the scoop behind the AP’s new democracy beat Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Hi , For most of its 176-year history, The Associated Press has covered thousands of local, state and national races, counted millions o…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 4, 2022 at 11:31 AM

Working and living through a killer storm

Poynter ‘Several have lost their homes or they’re uninhabitable. Even as we try to let them rest or send reinforcements, they don’t want to stop their work.’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Journalists in southw…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

October 4, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Half of Americans have not heard about the new boosters

Poynter Plus, more outbreaks are coming and we are not prepared, claims about federal hurricane relief that were wrong in 2013 are still wrong, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Half of Americans have not…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 3, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Who provided the most critical Hurricane Ian coverage?

Poynter National networks told the country what was happening in Florida, but it was local journalism that informed those in the storm’s path. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Good morning, everyone. I’m back aft…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

October 3, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Should we rebuild in hurricane-prone areas?

Poynter We are in a build-destroy-rebuild-destroy cycle, and there will be a day — maybe this is it — when we should rethink how and when we rebuild. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Should we rebuild in hurricane…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 30, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Covering a hurricane in your hometown

Poynter Plus a look at national coverage, and how one local broadcaster rescued a woman stranded in her car by high water Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The storm has moved on, but southwestern Florida journali…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 30, 2022 at 9:59 AM

Survivor's guilt is real. Here's how to combat it.

Poynter Plus, it's time for broadcasters to come in out of the hurricanes, and a collection of heroics from our journalistic colleagues. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Survivor's guilt is real. Here are some str…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

September 29, 2022 at 5:10 PM

How memes can fuel political strategy

Poynter Experts discuss their political significance, conservative organizers’ widespread adoption of them, and how they define the somewhat nebulous term. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. How memes can fuel political …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 29, 2022 at 11:30 AM

How newsrooms lost their homes

Poynter A number of large, still-publishing newspapers and websites no longer have office spaces for reporters and editors. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Good morning, everyone. Tom Jones is on vacation, but t…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 29, 2022 at 9:59 AM

Thank you to those covering Hurricane Ian

Poynter Plus, the most dangerous time of the storm is still to come, check your state laws for nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Thank you to the journalists …

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

September 28, 2022 at 11:59 AM

“The book is a love letter to newspapers.”

Poynter  (It’s also an SOS to communities.) Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Shutterstock Kenneth Tingley read the newspaper before his parents got to it — first the funnies, then sports, then, as he grew up,…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 28, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Another newspaper flips to nonprofit

Poynter The Denton Record-Chronicle will be acquired by KERA public media in Dallas in a deal that resembles WBEZ's recent purchase of the Chicago Sun-Times. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Good morning, everyon…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

September 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM

How to do the most good with hurricane relief donations

Poynter Plus, the FTC's advice on avoiding donation scams, how to check the safety of your building code, the death of the starter house, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   How to do the most good with hur…

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  Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

September 27, 2022 at 5:05 PM

Fact fest time 🎡

Poynter United Facts of America starts today, and there's still time to register. Plus, we've got training for new managers, digital transformation and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Celebrate facts w…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 27, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Don’t forget Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic

Poynter Hurricane Fiona sparked an island-wide blackout in Puerto Rico, five years after Hurricane Maria inflicted record damage there. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Good morning, everyone. Tom Jones is on vac…

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