Category: About News
The Trump Storyline That Reporters Must Not Fail On
Members of the media must continue to document the impact of changes under the Trump Administration, says UA instructor of news media Tom Arenberg. Read more.
How Trump Might Cripple the News Media. Good Luck, Everyone.
If the returning president accomplishes even some of the anti-media measures he has talked about, there could be a whole lot less journalism worth paying attention to. Read more.
Good Reasons for Journalists to Leave X – and to Stay
Some journalists have fled X, tired of wading through toxic sludge, but others still see it as a medium to gather news and reach newsmakers. Read more.
How the News Media Helped Trump Win
UA news media instructor asked some smart people to assess the campaign coverage of the presidential election by the mainstream media and to be any combination of complimentary or critical. Pretty much, it was the latter. Read more.
Believe It or Not, Some Journalists Won’t Exercise Their Right
Some people won’t vote Tuesday. Such as lazy people. Sadly oblivious people. People protesting two unacceptable candidates. Ill people. People without transportation. And a small group you might not have thought of: journalists who believe voting would compromise their impartiality. Read more.
Foolish, Self-Inflicted Damage by The Washington Post
It was with some sadness that I found myself on The Post’s website Friday, contemplating canceling my digital subscription. Read more.
Tough Interviews Shouldn’t Become Controversies
It’s never good when the interviewer of a high-profile person becomes the story, but some critics need to better understand what makes for a good interview. Read more.
Media love political polls. Unfortunately.
Polls are here to stay, but do people – or even the media – understand them? UA instructor of news media Tom Arenberg discusses what to take into consideration. Read more.
Hannity Got Bashed so It’s Only Fair to Bash the Liberal Ones, Too
Fox has done it over and over – and been beaten up for it repeatedly. So, it ought to be pointed out that CNN and MSNBC personalities were less commenting on the news and more influencing it when they appeared in the DNC show last week. Read more.
This Time, Media Have Actually Done Some Good Work on Trump
Donald Trump came out of hiding last week for a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago home, and the performance of the press triggered a wave of media criticism the likes of which I haven’t seen in a long time. Read more.
