Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

January 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Exxon's ‘breathtakingly accurate’ 50-year-old climate change predictions

Poynter Plus, why your tax refund may be smaller this year, the 4,600 comments about the FTC’s proposed ban on noncompete contracts, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting Exxon predicted decades a…

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  Barbara Allen, Poynter · [email protected]

January 22, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Happy Birthday, Momma! Thanks for the early journalism lessons.

Poynter Everything I learned about journalism started at home. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Connecting the dots between my upbringing and my love of journalism Me and my mom, circa 1975. Here, I demon…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 20, 2023 at 12:30 PM

‘60 Minutes’ gets a new correspondent

Poynter It’s been home to some of the best reporters in the business: Wallace, Stahl, Bradley, Safer, Couric, Reasoner. Add Cecilia Vega’s name to the list. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   ‘60 Minutes’ gets a ne…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

January 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Johnson & Johnson ends its HIV vaccine trial

Poynter Plus, the USDA gets serious about organic food labeling, fake meat is in the news grinder, gun sales are down, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting Johnson & Johnson has ended a signi…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

January 19, 2023 at 3:56 PM

Rappler has been cleared of tax evasion charges

Poynter ‘Facts win, truth wins, justice wins,’ said Maria Ressa, Rappler’s CEO Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Rappler has been cleared of tax evasion charges Filipino journalist Maria Ressa, one of the winne…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 19, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Donald Trump to Facebook: Accept my friend request?

Poynter Facebook banned Trump after the Jan. 6 insurrection and said it would review that ban after two years. That anniversary just passed. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Donald Trump to Facebook: Accept my fr…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

January 19, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Why do statues draw so much public scorn?

Poynter Plus, Inflation may have peaked and the data behind the optimism, what massive layoffs at big companies like Microsoft mean, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting The new MLK monument unve…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

January 18, 2023 at 1:29 PM

Here you need this

Poynter Diversity audits, local news news and 💰💰💰 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Hi! I’ve been saving these links for a while now and picked the best, most interesting and relevant to share with you this week.  Be…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 18, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Did the Jan. 6 committee give social media companies a pass?

Poynter A stunning report from The Washington Post counters the narrative that Twitter silenced the voices of conservatives and Trump supporters. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Did the Jan. 6 committee give soc…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

January 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM

A mall, a Jesus Saves T-shirt and free speech

Poynter The Supreme Court has weighed in on free speech in malls over the decades. Plus, what the debt ceiling battle ahead could mean. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting Mall of America security officer…

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  Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

January 17, 2023 at 9:00 PM

What do you need to be successful this year?

Poynter Resources for job seekers, managers, freelancers and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   As you settle into January and take stock of the changing media landscape around you, what do you need to be…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 17, 2023 at 12:31 PM

What's in store for CNN prime time?

Poynter Trying something new might not be a bad idea for a network that has fallen behind Fox News and MSNBC in the prime-time ratings.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Just for laughs — a look at what could be …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

January 17, 2023 at 10:59 AM

CDC and FDA downplay alert over vaccine link to strokes in seniors

Poynter Plus, the shortage of children’s flu medication has ended, why a dozen eggs costs more than a gallon of gasoline, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting The CDC and FDA are downplaying an a…

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  Barbara Allen, Poynter · [email protected]

January 15, 2023 at 1:30 PM

B2S: Advice from educational icon Billy Madison

Poynter Plus how to establish statehouse projects, a video about first jobs and how to tell climate change stories Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Head back to the classroom this semester armed with a few extra l…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 13, 2023 at 12:31 PM

Media recommendations and tidbits for your weekend review

Poynter Leading the links: A special council is appointed to investigate the classified documents found at President Biden's home and former office Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Media recommendations and tidbit…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

January 13, 2023 at 11:00 AM

The federal government has NOT banned gas stoves (yet)

Poynter Plus, cancer deaths have fallen by one-third since 1991, how the U.S. government defines its levels of secrecy, and a decline in beer sales. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting The week began with…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 12, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Is the Biden documents story really a story?

Poynter Also, Lindsey Graham wrongly claims that only Fox News is covering the issue. Plus, a host of media maneuvers and the latest on Damar Hamlin. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Is the Biden documents story r…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

January 12, 2023 at 10:59 AM

Driven by inflation, household debt is rising fast

Poynter Plus, the growing cost of childcare deeply concerns rural Americans, and a chilling scenario if China invaded Taiwan Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting Household debt is rising fast, driven by in…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

January 11, 2023 at 1:30 PM

George Santos and local news

Poynter ‘A fabulist – a fake’  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Rep.-elect George Santos, R-N.Y., casts a vote during the seventh round of voting in the House chamber as the House meets for the third day to elect…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 11, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Documents found at Biden’s old office — deal or no deal?

Poynter Many Republicans and opponents of Biden are trying to make comparisons to documents uncovered at the home of former President Trump.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Documents found at Biden’s old office…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

January 11, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Stuck in traffic for 155 hours a year

Poynter Plus, more than a third of Americans say journalists’ honesty and ethical practices are ‘low’ or ‘very low,’ and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting A new study says people in some cities ar…

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  Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

January 10, 2023 at 10:00 PM

We’re abuzz with opportunity

Poynter Poynter is hiring! Plus, we have resources and training to help you become a better leader in 2023. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Welcome to 2023. Our events and experience team is off to the races…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 10, 2023 at 12:30 PM

What happened to America’s mayor?

Poynter A new documentary suggests Rudy Giuliani was almost Trump before Trump, making enemies with the press and thinking all publicity is good publicity. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What happened to Americ…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

January 10, 2023 at 11:00 AM

The ozone layer appears to be healing itself

Poynter Plus, why some states are not going to keep widening highways to deal with traffic, public schools are facing an enrollment problem, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting How long has it b…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 9, 2023 at 12:31 PM

A week in and 2023 is already full of news

Poynter How is it only Jan. 9?   Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A week in and 2023 is already full of news Supporters of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro clash with police as they storm the Plan…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

January 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM

The FTC may soon ban noncompete agreements

Poynter And companies would have to tell employees they are free to go. Plus, how producing fewer cars produces higher profits, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting The days of the noncompete con…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

January 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM

RSV and flu cases drop fast as COVID cases rise

Poynter Plus, Influenza may have peaked but has been deadly, WHO says the newest COVID-19 variant is the ‘most transmissible’ version yet, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting RSV, the respirator…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

January 5, 2023 at 10:59 AM

Will the federal public health emergency end Jan. 11?

Poynter Plus, what will no longer be free when the public health emergency ends, vaccine hesitancy is connected to measles and chickenpox outbreaks, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting The COVID…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

January 4, 2023 at 11:29 AM

Americans offer ‘thoughts and prayers,’ but half rarely pray

Poynter Plus, what can sports organizations at all levels learn from the protocols activated after Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on the field? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting Americans are qui…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

January 3, 2023 at 5:13 PM

Have AI apps killed the college essay?

Poynter Plus, the House of Representatives will vote on a new speaker today. How does that work? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting Breaking news ESPN's commentators were forced to deal with the sudden a…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

January 3, 2023 at 11:29 AM

Have AI apps killed the college essay?

Poynter Plus, the House of Representatives will vote on a new speaker today. How does that work? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting Breaking news ESPN's commentators were forced to deal with the sudden a…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

December 29, 2022 at 11:29 AM

Is climate change to blame for last week's winter storm?

Poynter Plus, power customers should expect big bills next month, and, if you're up for a challenge, try Dry January Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting Many people are blaming climate change for this mon…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

December 28, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Supreme Court to hear Title 42 case in February

Poynter Plus, 2 million immigrants await action on their cases, there's a shortage of snowplow drivers, and the days of free online returns may be numbered Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting The Supreme …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

December 27, 2022 at 11:30 AM

When will we update our power grid?

Poynter Plus, idling cars are thief magnets, most newer automobiles don't need warming up, and the flu seems to be letting up a bit Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting Christmas weekend has been another r…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

December 21, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Hold off for the season's best shopping discounts

Poynter Plus, a 'bomb cyclone' is expected to snarl holiday air and ground traffic as well as delay last-minute Christmas deliveries Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting According to the National Retail Fe…

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  Mel Grau, The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

December 20, 2022 at 3:01 PM

The Cohort, as we know it, is ending

Poynter We’re making space to create something new, while acknowledging that sunsetting a product or community causes a mix of emotions.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. When thinking about sunsetting a product, I think…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

December 20, 2022 at 11:29 AM

High Court temporarily suspends expiration of Title 42

Poynter Meanwhile, thousands of migrants continue to arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border. Plus, diesel prices fall and thefts are up. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting Nineteen Republican-led states won a …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

December 19, 2022 at 11:29 AM

Regarding Jan. 6 hearings, what is a ‘criminal referral’?

Poynter Committee wraps up hearings today. Plus, car repossessions are up, life expectancy is down, and journalists dig into the cost of prescription drugs Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting Today is a b…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

December 16, 2022 at 12:30 PM

A Poynter Report special: the 2022 year in media

Poynter From Ukraine to Uvalde, Capitol Hill and Supreme Court to the NFL broadcast booth, and everything in between, it's time for a look back Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A Poynter Report special: the 2022 y…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

December 16, 2022 at 11:29 AM

U.S. hospitals reporting rise in severe strep cases

Poynter And in other health news, sales of cold and flu meds are soaring, and a study shows that routine screenings catch only 14% percent of cancer cases Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting U.S. hospital…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

December 15, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Future layoffs announced at contentious Washington Post town hall

Poynter Publisher refuses to take questions after the announcement. Also, the latest on Twitter, details from Grant Wahl's death, and more Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Future layoffs announced at contentious W…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

December 15, 2022 at 11:29 AM

Words, story-framing matter when covering Title 42 migration stories

Poynter Plus, there's now bipartisan support for banning TikTok in the U.S., and can home economic classes keep Americans from wasting so much food? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting Over the next weeks…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

December 14, 2022 at 2:54 PM

The hard work of journalism

Poynter How can local journalists cover extremism?  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Demonstrators march on the campus of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville in anticipation of the anniversary of the Un…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

December 14, 2022 at 1:36 PM

As Title 42 expires, communities brace for flood of migrants

Poynter Meanwhile, a study shows that immigrants are succeeding in small U.S. towns. Also, there are signs of movement in preventing surprise ambulance bills. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting In a week…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

December 14, 2022 at 12:30 PM

A somber anniversary that needs to be remembered

Poynter A Washington Post reporter talks to a variety of school-shooting survivors on the 10th anniversary of the Sandy Hook massacre Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A somber anniversary that needs to be remember…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

December 14, 2022 at 11:29 AM

As Title 42 expires, Influx of migrants is feared

Poynter Meanwhile, a study shows that immigrants are succeeding in small U.S. towns. Also, there are signs of movement in preventing surprise ambulance bills. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting In a week…

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  Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

December 13, 2022 at 5:44 PM

👀 Your sneak peek of our 2023 teaching calendar

Poynter Save the dates for these Poynter programs! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Next year looks bright and full of possibilities. Whether you want to deeply connect with your peers, expand your netw…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

December 13, 2022 at 12:30 PM

A behind-the-scenes look at PolitiFact’s ‘Lie of the Year’

Poynter Plus, The Wall Street Journal has a new top editor; the soap opera at 'GMA3' continues; and it has been a deadly year for journalists Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A behind-the-scenes look at PolitiFact…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

December 13, 2022 at 11:29 AM

Is fusion “breakthrough” really a breakthrough?

Poynter Plus, U.S. media should be paying more attention to crises in Cuba and Haiti, and California's ban on flavored cigarettes get the go-ahead Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting The Department of Ene…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

December 12, 2022 at 2:45 PM

Grant Wahl: A great journalist and even better person

Poynter Plus, following up on the Brittany Griner-Viktor Bout swap and the WNBA star's return home and Kristen Sinema's departure from the Democrats Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The loss of a great journalist …

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