Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 10, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Who will be the focus of tonight’s Trump town hall? Maybe not Trump

Poynter CNN's Kaitlan Collins is in a tough position as moderator. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Who will be the focus of tonight’s town hall with Donald Trump? Maybe not Donald Trump CNN…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

May 9, 2023 at 4:13 PM

On Monday, we all won.

Poynter Celebrate the Pulitzer Prizes with us, while exploring training opportunities at Poynter. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   When journalism wins, we all win Associated Press Executive Editor Jul…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 9, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Poynter Report special edition: The Pulitzer Prizes

Poynter A big day for journalism turns into a huge celebration of local news. Plus, well-deserved awards for coverage of the war in Ukraine. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Poynter Report special e…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 8, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Another day, another mass shooting in America

Poynter It really does seem like a daily occurrence. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Another day, another mass shooting in America A law enforcement officer walks as people are evacuated …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 5, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Another Trump lawsuit against a news outlet dismissed

Poynter On Thursday, a judge threw out a lawsuit Trump filed over a Pulitzer-winning NYT investigation. It’s the third such suit to be dismissed since 2020. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good morn…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 4, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Elon Musk is playing more Twitter games

Poynter The Twitter chief seems to be taking this whole dustup with NPR personally. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Elon Musk is playing more Twitter games Elon Musk, shown here in Januar…

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  Jennifer Orsi, Poynter Institute · [email protected]

May 3, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Why I depend on Denis Phillips

Poynter His advice got my family through countless storms. Now he’s sharing insights on stage for Poynter at The Straz. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Hi , Here’s how much I’ve depended on meteorologist Den…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

May 3, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Reporting for justice 30 years later

Poynter A new podcast investigates the murders of local journalists Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   In 1993, in a new job with the Committee to Protect Journalists, investigative journalist Ana Arana started…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 3, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Strike! How does the writers walkout affect viewers?

Poynter Late-night shows have already gone to reruns. ‘SNL’ will, too, followed by soap operas. Later could be network and streaming shows, then movies. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Strike! How …

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

May 2, 2023 at 2:29 PM

You know to follow the money. But how?

Poynter We've got your keys to unlocking coverage of the American Rescue Plan Act, plus opportunities for leaders in public media and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The idea for Beat Academy was simple enou…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 2, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Should CNN really host a Trump town hall?

Poynter He’s liable to say anything and is known to spread dangerous misinformation. He’s also the likely Republican nominee for president. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Should CNN really host a …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 1, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Jen Psaki continues her strong TV start

Poynter It typically takes a new host a couple of dozen shows, at least, to settle in, but Psaki seems to be more than comfortable after only six. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Jen Psaki continue…

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  Denis Phillips, ABC Action News · [email protected]

April 28, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Meet me and Poynter at The Straz on May 12

Poynter Let’s discuss Florida’s wild weather on the big stage Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Hi , There’s no better place to call home than Tampa Bay, especially for a guy like me who has spent the past thr…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 28, 2023 at 11:30 AM

News from CNN and ESPN, plus other media tidbits and links for your weekend review

Poynter Dana Bash will replace John King as the anchor of ‘Inside Politics.’ King will report on voters in battleground states heading into the 2024 election. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Whew, w…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

April 27, 2023 at 7:51 PM

The Great Unverification: Twitter's battle over authenticity and coolness

Poynter Inside the fallout of Twitter’s decision to strip verified Twitter users of their legacy blue checks Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The battle over authenticity - and coolness - following The Great Unverifica…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 27, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Still searching for answers on why Tucker Carlson was fired

Poynter Carlson’s comments discovered prior to the Dominion trial, including his use of a particularly vulgar word about women, might have done him in. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Still searchi…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

April 26, 2023 at 2:26 PM

The cost of the last 3 years

Poynter One Florida journalist on trauma and recovery  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2021, file photo, cars line up for COVID-19 testing outside Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 26, 2023 at 11:30 AM

The aftershocks of the Tucker Carlson-Don Lemon firings

Poynter Including how Carlson fits into a long line of dominant right-wing voices, why his outrages might get worse and … could he run for office?  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Covering the afte…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

April 25, 2023 at 5:55 PM

The opposite of a slow news week at Poynter

Poynter Plus, earn a fellowship for public media leadership, get schooled on climate change coverage, and more Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The Poynter newsroom was having its weekly meeting when the Tucker Car…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 25, 2023 at 11:30 AM

The lowdown on the Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon firings

Poynter It may take a few days and plenty of leaks to find out exactly why Carlson and Lemon are out of jobs, but we do have a few clues. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   A wild day in media: the lo…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 24, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Answering your questions about the Dominion-Fox News case

Poynter Including: If this had gone to trial, could there have been a scenario where New York Times Co. v. Sullivan got overturned? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Answering your questions about th…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 21, 2023 at 11:30 AM

BuzzFeed News stunner caps a wild week in media

Poynter This has been a wild week in media news. The closure of BuzzFeed News was a gut punch. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   BuzzFeed News stunner caps a wild week in media (AP Photo/Te…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 20, 2023 at 11:30 AM

More thoughts, musings and tidbits about Fox News-Dominion

Poynter Who actually won the case? Was there a winner? Some see it as a split decision. It certainly wasn’t a great win for democracy. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   More thoughts, musings and tid…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

April 19, 2023 at 12:30 PM

What’s happening in McCurtain County?

Poynter It’s vile.   Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   I’m guessing you’ve seen the news out of McCurtain County, Oklahoma, where the publisher of the McCurtain Gazette-News recorded a conversation between four local …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 19, 2023 at 11:30 AM

The media trial of the century is over in a day

Poynter Those who were rooting hard against Fox News were likely disappointed with Tuesday’s settlement. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The media trial of the century is over in a day: A breakdown…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

April 18, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Stop using single-source crime stories — and other tips

Poynter Plus, free live training in NYC, opportunities for public media, our Beat Academy bops along, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   How does a newsroom shift its coverage of public safety from a law en…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 18, 2023 at 11:30 AM

No settlement yet as Dominion and Fox head to trial

Poynter Unless there’s another postponement or a truly last-minute settlement, the trial kicks off this morning with jury selection and opening statements. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   No settle…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 17, 2023 at 11:30 AM

A ‘once-in-a-generation’ case gets underway this week

Poynter Potentially at stake is $1.6 billion, Fox News’ reputation, the First Amendment and the future of defamation lawsuits against the press in the US. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Fox News v…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 14, 2023 at 11:30 AM

The latest on the jailed Wall Street Journal reporter

Poynter Evan Gershkovich might be detained in Russia for quite some time. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The latest on the jailed Wall Street Journal reporter, NPR and Twitter, the Fox News lawsui…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

April 13, 2023 at 9:22 PM

🌀Hurricane season is coming. Get ready with Denis Phillips.

Poynter The popular meteorologist will headline “Poynter at The Straz” on May 12 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   An Evening with Denis Phillips on Friday, May 12  In-person event at the Straz Center in Tampa,…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

April 13, 2023 at 6:42 PM

How the Indian government aims to take the role of independent fact-checkers

Poynter A government-run fact-checking unit could supplant the active work of independent fact-checkers who fact-check claims about the government. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. How the Indian government aims to tak…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 13, 2023 at 11:30 AM

NPR quits Twitter. Who’s next to leave?

Poynter Elon Musk has practically dared news media to leave Twitter. Eventually, someone was going to say enough is enough. More may follow. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   NPR quits Twitter. Who’s…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 12, 2023 at 11:30 AM

There's already news in the Dominion-Fox News trial

Poynter The judge ruled on several pretrial motions, told Fox’s lawyers they have a ‘credibility problem’ and ended the day by scolding the Fox legal team. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The Domin…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

April 11, 2023 at 1:37 PM

It’s like a nerdy cool party, and you’re invited

Poynter Check out our media literacy zine, and get info on the latest Poynter training opportunities for newsroom transformation, public media and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   In this era of complex inter…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 11, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Major development for detained WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich

Poynter The State Department has designated Gershkovich ‘wrongfully detained.’ Here’s what that means.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Major development in the case of detained Wall Street Journal…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 10, 2023 at 11:30 AM

The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board blasts ProPublica

Poynter In a brazen editorial, the Journal’s editorial board called ProPublica's investigation ‘The Smearing of Clarence Thomas’ and a ‘non-bombshell.’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The Wall Stre…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 7, 2023 at 11:30 AM

ProPublica’s bombshell report about Clarence Thomas

Poynter The Supreme Court justice has been treated to luxury vacations by a billionaire Republican for more than 20 years without disclosure, ProPublica says. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   ProPub…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 6, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Twitter’s latest salvo against the media is directed at NPR

Poynter Its labeling of NPR as ‘state-affiliated media’ is contrary to its own guidelines and to reality, and is a clear attempt to discredit NPR. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   For today’s openin…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

April 5, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Tell me something good.

Poynter What are you reading, watching, listening to and loving?  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   When Poynter first launched Local Edition in 2017, we envisioned a space for “mapping the future of local news togeth…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 5, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Coverage of Trump’s arraignment was exhaustive ... and exhausting

Poynter There were points of intrigue, flashes of activity, a few moments of significance. And, in between, coverage was all over the place. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Media coverage of Donald…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

April 4, 2023 at 2:56 PM

This global problem is actually a local issue.

Poynter Beat Academy is ready to empower you to cover climate change; plus, how your newsroom can transform crime coverage and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Covering climate change sounds like someone else…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 4, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Is coverage of Trump’s indictment over the top?

Poynter On Monday, media covered his every step from Mar-a-Lago to New York. Today’s coverage figures to be even more breathless. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Is media coverage of Trump’s indict…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

April 3, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Elizabeth Vargas returns to the anchor chair with NewsNation

Poynter ‘I just couldn’t resist one more time leaning into what I think is going to be a historical news cycle,’ the news veteran said. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Elizabeth Vargas returns to t…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 12:13 PM

UPDATED LINK | Federal court strikes down mandatory full coverage for 100 preventative tests and more

Poynter Plus, nearly half of all public health employees left their jobs in 5 years, a statistical retrospective of where COVID hit hardest, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. An issue with Poynter's website resulted …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Media covers an ‘unprecedented’ story: Trump indicted

Poynter Despite Americans having grown accustomed to the circus that surrounds Trump, the news truly was stunning. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Media covers an ‘unprecedented’ story: former Pres…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 10:00 AM

Federal court strikes down mandatory full coverage for 100 preventative tests and more

Poynter Plus, nearly half of all public health employees left their jobs in 5 years, a statistical retrospective of where COVID hit hardest, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting A federal judge in…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

March 30, 2023 at 7:43 PM

Could GPT-4’s language capabilities exacerbate disinformation and threaten jobs?

Poynter The founder and CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, fears advanced artificial intelligence tools like his company’s could substantially amplify disinformation Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Could GPT-4’s language capa…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

March 30, 2023 at 3:21 PM

😎 Meet Denis Phillips, the meteorologist who keeps Tampa Bay cool

Poynter Phillips will headline “Poynter at The Straz” on May 12  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   An Evening with Denis Phillips on May 12  In-person event at The Straz Center in Tampa, Florida 6:30 p.m. VIP m…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 30, 2023 at 11:30 AM

What will newsrooms do if TikTok is banned?

Poynter News outlets that have embraced the platform as a way to reach much-needed younger audiences face the potential loss of a shiny new toy.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Last week, TikTok C…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

March 30, 2023 at 10:00 AM

Opioid overdose drug Narcan will be available OTC

Poynter Plus, a Medicaid ‘unwinding’ begins April 1, 4 of the 10 most popular apps used in the US come from Chinese developers, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting A drug that has saved the lives…

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