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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 11:30 AM

CNBC pulls plug on Shep Smith’s newscast

Poynter  The New York Times editorial board begins a series urging readers to understand the danger of extremist violence  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   CNBC pulls plug on Shep Smith’s newscast and other media …
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 10:29 AM

Whatever happened to making Daylight Saving Time permanent?

Poynter Plus, we check in with PolitiFact before the midterms, and new guidelines expand the number of people eligible for weight-loss surgery Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting Why are we still changing…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
November 3, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Why not having results on election night is OK

Poynter “Not knowing the winner on election night says nothing about the fairness of an election or the accuracy of results.”  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Why not having results on election night is OK …
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
November 3, 2022 at 10:29 AM

Study links video games, increased brain functions in kids

Poynter Plus, an FCC commissioner's push to ban TikTok in the United States, the rise of the apartment scammers, and more Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting A new medical study says there is proof that p…
  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]
November 2, 2022 at 1:25 PM

Forgiveness > Permission

Poynter Advice from the team behind LAT's latest Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   (Marisol Ortega / For the Los Angeles Times) Quick note: I’m off next week and there will be no Local Edition in your inbox. S…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
November 2, 2022 at 11:30 AM

The trouble with the polls

Poynter With Election Day less than a week away, there are a plenty of reasons not to trust the numbers being reported Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The trouble with the polls A sign is placed outside of…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
November 2, 2022 at 10:29 AM

What is projection bombing, and how is it used?

Poynter Plus, interest rates are expected to rise again in an attempt to slow inflation as restaurants and food companies cash in Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting Jacksonville, Florida, police say it …
  Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]
November 1, 2022 at 3:07 PM

Facts for the final days of voting

Poynter Stay sharp as the midterms come to a close. Plus: inspiration for connecting with diverse audiences, job postings and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   This week's digest is filled with resources…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
November 1, 2022 at 11:30 AM

What happens when the boss spreads misinformation?

Poynter Elon Musk starts off his Twitter tenure by tweeting a post linking to a fake story about Nancy Pelosi's husband. The reaction is swift. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What happens when the boss spreads m…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
November 1, 2022 at 10:29 AM

Report: Legal abortions drop 6% — a closer look

Poynter Plus, today's open jobs report, what the dwindling supply of helium means for hospitals (and parades), and more Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting A new study by a pro-abortion group says there w…
  Barbara Allen, Poynter · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 6:13 PM

Spit on a troll’s shoulder makes for good journalism

Poynter Watching student journalists at Penn State cover the Proud Boys/protest filled my heart with pride (bodily fluids notwithstanding) Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Penn State students protested a Proud Boy…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 1:53 PM

UPDATED LINK! The Supreme Court and the future of affirmative action

Poynter Plus, tips for reading and evaluating political polls, how American Rescue Plan funds have been used to fortify law enforcement, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting The U.S. Supreme Cour…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 10:29 AM

The Supreme Court and the future of affirmative action

Poynter Plus, tips for reading and evaluating political polls, how American Rescue Plan funds have been used to fortify law enforcement, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting The U.S. Supreme Cour…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 10:29 AM

30-year home mortgage rates hit 7%

Poynter Plus, oil profits are up, the supply of diesel fuel is down, flu cases are climbing, and more people with disabilities are finding work Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting 30-year mortgage rates …
  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]
October 27, 2022 at 3:53 PM

A covid misinformation bill is dividing doctors.

Poynter The definition of "misinformation" becomes muddied when consensus changes Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. California’s covid misinformation bill just dropped. And it’s dividing doctors. (Shutterstock)…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
October 27, 2022 at 11:30 AM

CNN is facing unsettling news in uncertain times

Poynter 'These changes will not be easy because they will affect people, budgets, and projects.' Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   CNN is facing unsettling news in uncertain times (AP Photo/Ron Harris) …
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
October 27, 2022 at 10:29 AM

Fetterman's debate struggle a lesson about stroke recovery

Poynter Plus, we can expect vote-counting delays, Biden takes aim at ‘junk fees,’ and the growing trend of luxury buses Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting What should we learn about stroke recovery from …
  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]
October 26, 2022 at 1:14 PM

Mapping the Oregon (local news) trail

Poynter A new study has solutions Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   In this June 7, 2011, Multnomah Falls is shown in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area near Bridal Veil, Ore. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, fil…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
October 26, 2022 at 12:35 PM

UPDATED LINK! The problem with our reporting about polls

Poynter Plus, you can buy savings bonds tied to inflation, the cost of Thanksgiving dinner is skyrocketing, and how to build a campfire  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting Drowning in political polls As …
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
October 26, 2022 at 11:30 AM

'Trump Tapes' offer insight into a genius: the journalist behind them

Poynter The audio reveals our former Commander in Chief, but it's also a rare chance to see Bob Woodward in action. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   'Trump Tapes' give us insight into a true American legend — Bob…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
October 26, 2022 at 10:29 AM

The problem with our reporting about polls

Poynter Plus, you can buy savings bonds tied to inflation, the cost of Thanksgiving dinner is skyrocketing, and how to build a campfire  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting Drowning in political polls As …
  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]
October 25, 2022 at 6:20 PM

Raise a glass and toast journalism with Carl Bernstein

Poynter You’re invited to celebrate the First Amendment with this legendary journalist  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Hi , As a friend of Poynter, you understand how essential journalists are to our everyd…
  Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]
October 25, 2022 at 2:54 PM

Protect your mind while online this week

Poynter Plus: Transform your newsroom in 2023 and beyond, stay sharp during peak midterm mayhem and spark a little joy on the job. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Deepfakes are scary. But “cheap fakes” are s…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
October 25, 2022 at 11:01 AM

No surprise, Ted Cruz causes a stir on “The View”

Poynter Adidas is under pressure to drop Ye, and, making history, Great Britain's new prime minister is a person of color. He's also young and super rich. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   No surprise, Ted Cruz’s ap…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
October 25, 2022 at 10:29 AM

Drought brings massive barge backups on the Mississippi

Poynter Plus, the possibility of a rail workers strike returns, local TV makes big bucks from those annoying political ads, and more Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting Barges stalled on the drought-stri…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
October 24, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Woodward: Audiotapes show just how “dangerous” Trump can be

Poynter Bob Woodward says hearing the former president's responses surpasses print when trying to get a sense of how Trump viewed his responsibilities Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Bob Woodward says his intervi…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
October 24, 2022 at 10:29 AM

CDC head tests positive for COVID. Don’t miss the point

Poynter Plus, RSV fills hospital wards; the COVID-19 vaccine won't be free next year; and student debt relief is on hold but applying for it isn't Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting What Walensky’s COVI…
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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. …
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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…