Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 18, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Is the Los Angeles Times for sale?

Poynter We’ve been down this road before — rumors of a sale, denials by the owner and then, true to the owner’s word, no sale. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Is the Los Angeles Times for sale? …

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July 17, 2023 at 11:30 AM

LAPD’s ludicrous criticism of the Los Angeles Times

Poynter Reporters who knocked on officers’ doors to get comments and “ensure fairness and accuracy” were doing their jobs, not “stalking” Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Los Angeles Police Departme…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 14, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Hollywood grinds to a halt as actors walk

Poynter Expect the fall season to be heavy on reruns, reality TV and game shows as actors join writers on the picket lines Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Hollywood grinds to a halt. What does that…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 13, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Guess who's being sued for defamation ... again?

Poynter Plus, the White House pressroom has had enough of Simon Ateba, and that suspended BBC personality is revealed to be news anchor Huw Edwards  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Guess which cabl…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 12, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Kaitlan Collins’ strong debut on CNN

Poynter Including bizarre comments from Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who seemingly refused to acknowledge that white nationalists are racist Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Kaitlan Collins’ strong debut …

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

July 11, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Crime reporting is rapidly evolving. Is your newsroom keeping up?

Poynter Our crash course can give your newsroom the push it needs. Plus, free training opportunities in data and climate change. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Changing crime reporting can feel like an uphi…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 11, 2023 at 11:30 AM

The New York Times dismantles its sports department

Poynter We should’ve seen it coming Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   We should’ve seen it coming: The New York Times dismantles its sports department (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File) At …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 10, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Northwestern’s student newspaper broke a blockbuster national story

Poynter The Daily Northwestern published a disturbing story about hazing in the university’s football program. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Northwestern’s student newspaper broke a blockbuster n…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 7, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Threads is live. Now what happens?

Poynter Threads has a chance to work because users want it to work, mostly because they are tired of all the drama that comes with Elon Musk and Twitter. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Threads is …

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  Barbara Allen · [email protected]

July 6, 2023 at 12:29 PM

Google and Poynter fellowship seeks collegiate fact-checkers

Poynter Do you have a student who'd be a great fit for our ongoing efforts to combat mis- and disinformation? Here's how to help them. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. In 2020, Poynter convened its first group of Campus Corresp…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 6, 2023 at 11:30 AM

GQ removes article after complaints from Warner Bros. Discovery CEO

Poynter It’s not uncommon for a news outlet to update a story. But to overhaul the tone of a story is uncommon and to remove a story entirely is rare. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   GQ removes art…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

July 5, 2023 at 3:53 PM

What the world's smartest fact-checkers & journalists taught us

Poynter Overcoming challenges became the theme of GlobalFact 10, and we've got your coverage. Plus, training for journalists of all stripes. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   GlobalFact 10 convened to embrace …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 5, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Could Meta provide competition for Twitter?

Poynter Instagram’s soon-to-be-launched ‘text-based conversation app’ sure sounds familiar. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Could Meta provide competition for Twitter? (AP Photo/Thibault …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Media reaction to Supreme Court's affirmative action decision

Poynter Including an examination of ‘two bizarre loopholes,’ why corporate diversity programs may be next, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good morning. The Poynter Report will take the n…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 29, 2023 at 11:29 AM

When might Donald Trump return to Twitter?

Poynter Trump has stayed loyal to Truth Social even though Elon Musk reversed his suspension. But if a political need arises, he could return. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Former President D…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 28, 2023 at 11:30 AM

A new spin: The Wheel of Fortune names a new host

Poynter Ryan Seacrest isn’t exactly hurting for work, but taking over for Pat Sajak is a smart move if he’s looking for easy money and long-term security. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   A new spin…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

June 27, 2023 at 2:56 PM

Get help setting your newsroom's tone and vision

Poynter Poynter's Executive Leadership Summit can help you set tone and vision. Plus, a VIP guest announcement and other training opportunities. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   'It’s better to see yourself a…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 27, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Fox News’ prime-time shakeup is no shakeup at all

Poynter Jesse Watters, who will take over Tucker Carlson’s old time slot, fits right in with Fox News’ prime-time philosophy of bashing liberals. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Fox News’ prime-time…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 26, 2023 at 11:30 AM

CNN shines during a weekend of Russia coverage

Poynter Does the ousting of former boss Chris Licht have something to do with it? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   CNN shines during a weekend of Russia coverage Russian President Vladimir…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 23, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Another unsurprising setback for Wall Street Journal reporter jailed in Russia

Poynter Evan Gershkovich’s appeal to be released until his trial begins was denied Thursday. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Another unsurprising setback for Wall Street Journal reporter jailed in …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 22, 2023 at 11:30 AM

ProPublica’s Alito scoop and Alito’s preemptive WSJ response

Poynter The Supreme Court justice criticized a ProPublica story in the opinion pages of The Wall Street Journal before ProPublica’s story had even posted. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good mornin…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 21, 2023 at 11:30 AM

How the media covered the Hunter Biden story

Poynter They covered it like it was a big deal, but not like they covered the Trump indictment. And that makes sense … because it wasn’t as big of a deal. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   How the me…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

June 20, 2023 at 3:02 PM

Lessons on leaving from a former Twitter exec

Poynter We've got your golden ticket to GlobalFact 10. Plus, sessions for journalists of color and investigative reporters Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   You've got to know when to fold 'em Yoel Roth…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 20, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Royals ripped for ending Spotify deal

Poynter Bill Simmons, founder of ‘The Ringer,’ used his podcast to blast Harry and Meghan, calling them ‘grifters.’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good morning. I was out last week and there was on…

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  Deborah Read, The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

June 19, 2023 at 11:59 AM

Get an inside look at Putin’s trolls, Musk’s Twitter, readers’ biases and more

Poynter Sign up to virtually attend the world’s largest fact-checking summit ✅ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Dear ,  As a Poynter supporter, you’re already a fan of facts. You care about the quality of the…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 16, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Nobel Prize-winning journalist calls out major report

Poynter Rappler’s Maria Ressa says the methodology of the Reuters Institute Digital News Report allows it to be weaponized to attack journalists. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good morning, every…

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  Barbara Allen - The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

June 15, 2023 at 8:09 PM

Help your students understand Putin’s trolls, Musk’s Twitter, readers’ biases and more

Poynter Sign up to virtually attend the world’s largest fact-checking summit ✅ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Dear ,  Here’s a cool idea for your students or classrooms: convene with the globe’s largest ass…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 15, 2023 at 11:30 AM

The good, the bad and the ugly in media coverage of Trump’s documents case

Poynter The federal courthouse where Trump was charged Tuesday didn’t allow electronics, so CNN got crafty. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good morning, everyone. Tom Jones is on vacation, but the …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 14, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Inside the Los Angeles Times layoffs

Poynter The proposed layoffs will include all six of the union’s audio producers as well as 35 of the union’s 61 multiplatform editors. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good morning, everyone. Tom J…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

June 13, 2023 at 2:35 PM

UPDATED: When facts win, so do you

Poynter Get *free* tickets to this year's virtual GlobalFact10. Plus, training in leadership, reporting and editing. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   These keynoters have got their facts straight A…

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June 13, 2023 at 1:02 PM

When facts win, so do you

Poynter Get a discount code to this year's virtual GlobalFact10. Plus, training in leadership, reporting and editing. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   These keynoters have got their facts straight …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 13, 2023 at 11:30 AM

The Athletic lays off 4% of newsroom, shifts coverage

Poynter The sports news outlet has more than doubled its subscribers since its purchase by The New York Times in 2022 but lost $7.8 million last quarter. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good mornin…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 12, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Trump’s indictment dominated the Sunday news shows

Poynter Jen Psaki highlighted the amount of evidence that came from Trump, Dana Bash sparred with Rep. Jim Jordan, and Bill Barr offered a blunt assessment. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good mor…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 9, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Wrapping up a wild week at CNN, and links for your weekend

Poynter Is CNN's mess the case of a struggling network sent stumbling even more by a boss in over his head? Or is it a bellwether for news on television? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good mornin…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 8, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Inside Chris Licht’s doomed ending at CNN and what happens next

Poynter As it always does in TV, it came down to two things: money and ratings. Under Licht’s leadership, CNN struggled with both. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Inside Chris Licht’s doomed ending…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 7, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Golf news rocks sports and sports media worlds

Poynter Who ever thought the polite little game of golf could cause such controversy? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   News that the PGA Tour will merge with the Saudi-backed LIV Tour stunned the sp…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

June 6, 2023 at 2:31 PM

What's at the heart of immigration in your community?

Poynter Sign up for our next Beat Academy topic, kicking off this week, or explore other training opportunities. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A focus on immigration in the heartland Beat Academy le…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 6, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Where does CNN go from here?

Poynter The short tenure of CNN boss Chris Licht was already shaky. A big story in the Atlantic about him just made it worse. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Where does CNN go from here? C…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 5, 2023 at 11:30 AM

In defense of Chuck Todd

Poynter The outgoing ‘Meet the Press’ host is thorough, fair and effective. But there’s no question that he is polarizing among media consumers. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   In defense of Chuck …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 2, 2023 at 11:30 AM

News from CNN, Gannett, The Washington Post and more links for your weekend review

Poynter CNN is bringing in a bigwig to help work on the network’s problems, hundreds of Gannett journalists will stage a series of work stoppages, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   News fro…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 1, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Now look who Trump is going after

Poynter As White House press secretary, Kayleigh McEnany was fiercely loyal to her boss. Trump doesn’t seem to care. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Now look who Trump is going after Form…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

May 31, 2023 at 12:30 PM

I need a break. ​​​​😬

Poynter Not from you, you’re the best. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   My kids finished school last week and spent the weekend welcoming summer (with a lot of help from their dad and me). There was swimming, beaches…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 31, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Twitter’s value is reportedly way down

Poynter According to Fidelity, Twitter is now worth just a third of the $44 billion that Elon Musk paid for it in October. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Twitter’s value is reportedly way down …

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

May 30, 2023 at 2:26 PM

Get that 'I'm set up for success' feeling

Poynter Apply for Lead With Influence before this week's deadline, or take advantage of other training opportunities. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   At the end of Poynter’s four-week Lead With Influence program i…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 30, 2023 at 11:30 AM

HBO’s ‘Succession’ comes to a triumphant end

Poynter The final episode brought the story to a plausible and perfect conclusion — really the only conclusion it could have. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   HBO’s ‘Succession’ comes to a triumphan…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 26, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Leftovers from the Twitter mess and other links for your weekend

Poynter There’s plenty more to say about Ron DeSantis’ messy presidential announcement and Elon Musk’s $44 billion busted toy. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Leftovers from the Twitter mess and ot…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 25, 2023 at 11:30 AM

DeSantis’ big Twitter announcement turned into a big Twitter mess

Poynter A viewer count that would be considered blah by most cable news shows proved to be too much Elon Musk's social network. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   DeSantis’ big Twitter announcement tu…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 24, 2023 at 11:30 AM

What DeSantis could gain by announcing his presidential bid on Twitter

Poynter NBC News reports that the Florida Republican governor will announce his candidacy on Twitter tonight during a conversation with owner Elon Musk. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   What Ron DeS…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

May 23, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Must-see TV or must-comment TV?

Poynter Keeping an eye on Trump 2.0 coverage, plus an inside look at our most recent courses and training Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Keeping an eye on Trump 2.0 coverage Donald Trump being interv…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 23, 2023 at 11:30 AM

EU drops hammer on Meta with record fine

Poynter The EU fined Meta, the owner of Facebook, 1.2 billion euros and ordered it to stop transferring users’ personal information from Europe to the US. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The EU dro…

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