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March 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM

If you follow the news, this is for you.

If you follow the news, this is for you. Your support means more media coverage. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏…

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March 11, 2025 at 11:34 AM

Washington Post columnist resigns over spiked column

Poynter Ruth Marcus, a 40-year Post veteran, quit after the publisher refused to run her column on owner Jeff Bezos, adding to a wave of high-profile exits Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Washingto…

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March 10, 2025 at 11:31 AM

Homeland Security uses lie detectors to find press leaks

Poynter It may be the first time a federal agency has used polygraphs to question employees specifically about leaks to the media Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Homeland Security is using lie dete…

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March 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM

MSNBC's new hire to add 100 journalists

Poynter Scott Matthews, MSNBC’s new senior vice president of newsgathering, is expected to hire field producers, correspondents, photographers and more Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   MSNBC’s new h…

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March 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM

Disney cuts include the shutdown of FiveThirtyEight

Poynter The data-driven site, founded by Nate Silver in 2008, gained prominence for its near-perfect forecast of Barack Obama’s victory that year Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Disney and ABC News…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

March 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM

How 50 moments shaped journalism—and what’s next ✍️

Poynter A look at The Poynter 50 and new journalism training opportunities. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Some stories changed the world. Some moments and people shaped journalism itself. In honor of Poynte…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

March 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Your newsletter recs 😍

Poynter My inbox is gonna be so full. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Last week, I got to spend a few days in New York City to speak at the American Society of Journalists and Authors annual conference. And happily,…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Trump’s speech caps another busy day in media

Poynter One out-of-the-box name in media is floating his name as a Democratic nominee for president and says, ‘I can beat them all.’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Trump’s speech caps another busy…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 4, 2025 at 12:31 PM

Is Bezos’s new mission for the Post already bombing?

Poynter The Post’s new focus on ‘personal liberties and free markets’ made an inauspicious debut with milquetoast Trump/Zelenskyy commentary Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Tom Jones is under the w…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

March 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM

Introducing The Poynter 50

Poynter 50 consequential people and events that shaped 50 years of media Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Introducing The Poynter 50, a yearlong look at consequential people and events that shaped 50…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Headlines about an actor's death provide a window into journalism

Poynter Different outlets chose different works to reference in their headlines, showing the editorial considerations behind the scenes Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good morning, all. Tom Jones …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Bezos threw more dirt on the Post’s reputation

Poynter His push to limit the opinion section’s viewpoints will likely further alienate jilted staff and readers Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Jeff Bezos threw more dirt on The Washington Post’s …

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

February 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM

🔔 New Poynter event: The Future of Facts Online

Poynter You're invited to Poynter's newest Community Conversation on May 6. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   With social media rejecting fact-checking, the rapid rise of AI-driven content and financial incenti…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM

Trump’s lawsuits against the press are about power, not winning

Poynter In the latest episode of ‘The Poynter Report Podcast,’ Paul Farhi says the White House is sending the message that critical coverage has a cost Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Trump’s lawsui…

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February 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Trump’s White House keeps chipping away at press freedoms

Poynter The White House, not the press, will decide who gets to cover key presidential moments — a shift that alarms journalists and press freedom advocates Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Trump’s …

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Lead, report, succeed: New Poynter programs for 2025

Poynter Join us for two new offerings designed to empower journalists and leaders. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   At Poynter, we’re focused on equipping journalists and leaders with the skills to drive impac…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM

Truth of the Matter: Your February Poynter update

Truth of the Matter: Your February Poynter update Plus, how you can keep receiving this exclusive newsletter. ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM

Lester Holt is leaving ‘NBC Nightly News’ — what to know

Poynter Holt leaves amid good ratings and at the top of his game as an anchor. He is the second major network anchor to depart in 2025. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Lester Holt will step down as…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM

How does the AP/Trump dispute end?

Poynter The wire service filed a lawsuit alleging its ban violates the First Amendment. But this all is about more than what it calls a body of water. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   How does the A…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM

News outlets backed the AP against the White House. Now what?

Poynter 40 news organizations — including Fox News and Newsmax — asked Trump to lift his ban on the AP. Here’s why it probably won’t matter. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   News outlets backed the …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM

Calling out President Trump’s falsehoods on Ukraine

Poynter When Trump accused Zelenskyy of starting the war between Ukraine and Russia, journalists loudly spelled out the truth Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good on the media for calling out Presi…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

February 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM

Fave newsletter recs?

Poynter Bonus if it’s for or about local journalism Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   This newsletter is nothing like I first envisioned it. It was originally going to be called “City Desk.” It had a monthly theme wit…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Live from the Pentagon: conservative radio

Poynter Inviting a radio show to broadcast from the Pentagon probably isn’t dangerous, but it further shows the Trump admin’s intent to favor friendly media Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Live fro…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

February 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM

New webinar 👉 Reporting to rebuild trust with a divided audience

Poynter Discover strategies to break through polarization in our new Beat Academy webinar series. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   America’s deepening political polarization makes it increasingly challenging f…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Elon Musk shares a chilling post about ‘60 Minutes’

Poynter The same man who preaches about the First Amendment and free speech wrote that ‘60 Minutes’ deserves ‘a long prison sentence’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   More media threats: Elon Musk s…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

February 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM

White House continues absurd ban against Associated Press

Poynter The Trump administration doubles down, barring journalists from Air Force One as the AP holds fast on its use of "Gulf of Mexico." Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   White House continues its …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 14, 2025 at 12:32 PM

Is White House media ban history repeating itself?

Poynter The Obama White House refused to let Fox News participate in a network pool rotation until other outlets came to Fox's defense. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   History sort of repeats itsel…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

February 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Making the case for facts

Poynter Fact-checking works by defending reality Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The Case for Facts                                                Illustration by Christoph Niemann.  By Angie Drobnic Hol…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 13, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Disturbing turn as White House bans AP from events

Poynter Reporters are barred from Oval Office news events after The Associated Press refuses to change its style to Gulf of America. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   From absurd to disturbing as Tru…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

February 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM

Apply by Feb. 14: Training programs to elevate your journalism career.

Poynter The deadline is approaching to secure your spot in these sought-after opportunities. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Great journalism starts with great training, and Poynter’s programs provide the ski…

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  Aaron, Poynter Institute · [email protected]

February 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM

How $5 a month helps curb misinformation online

How $5 a month helps curb misinformation online Your membership’s impact is far-reaching. ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­…

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  Tom Jones I Poynter · [email protected]

February 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Mediocre questions, no follow-ups: Fox News’ Super Bowl interview with Donald Trump

Poynter Bret Baier misses an opportunity during the first presidential pre-game interview since 2022 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Mediocre questions, rambling answers, no follow-ups: Fox News’ S…

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February 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Will we ever see the Super Bowl on streaming?

Poynter With 100 million-plus viewers, it may be too big of an American cultural event to play on anything other than over-the-air television. For now. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Will we ever …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Fox News hires a Trump

Poynter The network continues to peddle itself as a legitimate news outlet. Hiring the sitting president’s daughter-in-law makes that claim indefensible. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Fox News go…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

February 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM

Let people see you as a person first

Poynter Build trust during polarized times Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Hi! This week I’m turning this newsletter over to my colleague, Jon Greenberg. Jon is a former PolitiFact reporter, now a Poynter faculty me…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM

The challenge of covering Elon Musk

Poynter Much of the media is still trying to get a handle on how to cover Musk and what he’s doing to the federal government Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The challenge of covering Elon Musk …

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February 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM

Your new manager 'lightbulb moment' awaits at Poynter.

Poynter Apply for Poynter’s upcoming leadership workshop by Feb. 14. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Some lessons stick with you long after the training ends.  That’s exactly what past participants of Poynte…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Donald Trump brings back the Super Bowl interview

Poynter Fox News’ Bret Baier will interview Trump for the pregame show. Will Baier grill him, as he did Kamala Harris, or just serve softballs? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Donald Trump brings b…

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February 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Trump’s attacks on the media begin

Poynter A push to remove some news outlets from the Pentagon may be symbolic, but fears that Trump would stifle the media are coming to fruition Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   And so it begins — T…

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January 31, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Media responsibly covers plane crash, calls out Trump

Poynter Responsible media outlets are moving slowly and erring on the side of caution. The president is not. And they’re rightfully criticizing him for it. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The media…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

January 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Inside IFCN’s defense of fact-checking: What we told major media about Meta’s fact-checking retreat

Poynter IFCN director speaks to major outlets about Meta’s fact-checking program; $2M in ENGAGE grants awarded. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Angie Drobnic Holan on Meta’s fact-checking exit and what’s at stake …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Media coverage of plane crash in Washington, D.C.

Poynter CNN, as it always does during big stories, immediately called upon dozens of correspondents, contributors and experts to go over the grim news Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Media coverage…

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January 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Is Meta’s new fact-checking plan just ‘window dressing?’

Poynter In the latest episode of ‘The Poynter Report Podcast,’ IFCN director Angie Drobnic Holan points to X’s fact-checking system as a cautionary tale Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Meta’s user …

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

January 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Covering the child welfare system

Poynter (Free workshops for you and your newsroom!) Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Steve Volk started covering the child welfare system by happenstance.  “I was deeply interested in working for Resolve Philly, a j…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM

New White House press secretary debuts with bluster

Poynter Karoline Leavitt took digs at the press, announced a seat for ‘new media’ and seemed to reestablish the combative dynamic of the last Trump presidency Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   New Wh…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

January 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM

Shape the story, lead the newsroom: Poynter producer training

Poynter The deadline is fast approaching for Poynter’s Peak Producing program. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   In a newsroom, every decision shapes the story.  It takes the right call at the right moment, ba…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM

A new day at CBS with a reimagined ‘Evening News’

Poynter It’s risky to change an established newscast, but the ‘Evening News’ has trailed ABC’s ‘World News Tonight’ and NBC’s ‘Nightly News’ for years Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   It’s a new day…

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January 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM

🎧 Cut through the noise with the Poynter Report Podcast

Poynter Season two out now. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Tom Jones (left) records a podcast with guest Eric Deggans of NPR. (Courtesy: USF) Hi , The year 2025 has begun with a whirlwind of significant …

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

January 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM

Your invitation to join our membership program

Your invitation to join our membership program We’re launching Poynter’s First Amendment Society. ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Digging deep into Meta’s controversial decision on fact-checking

Poynter It’s easy to see what made Meta take a 180 on fact-checking: Trump became president and Mark Zuckerberg caved to him and pressure from the right Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Digging deep…

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