WBA NewsroomSome pro’s and con’s about pulling that early morning shift in your newsroom, from a TV reporter who does it every weekday. Read it here.
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Monthly Archives: February 2017
Getting To The Root Of Fake News
Some thoughts from a weekend gathering of experts in this article from the Nieman Lab at Harvard.
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The Difference Between Fake and Wrong News
When we make a mistake, because of tight deadlines and rushing, or because we misunderstood something, is it “fake news”, as a number of critics of MSM say? Poynter has some thoughts on that topic.
Posted by Tim Morrissey
CNN Will Continue Reporting On Donald Trump, Regardless
Interesting developments today, regarding the Trump White House and news coverage.
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Why Facts Don’t Change Some People’s Minds
This is a long and kind of academically wonky piece from The New Yorker, but it’s worth the read if you have time.
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CJR With More On “Fake News”
Read the Columbia Journalism Review article here.
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WBA Student Seminar Coming Up
The event is Saturday, March 4th, in Madison. A great line-up of useful sessions! Registration info here.
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Harvard Weighs In On Covering Lying Politicians
“Providing people with accurate information doesn’t seem to help; they simply discount it.” One of the many fascinating observations in this column from the Nieman Journalism Lab at Harvard. Also has some great thoughts about false equivalence, and why more media outlets are calling lies, lies.
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Facebook Taking Steps To Address Fake News And Hoaxes
Over the weekend, Facebook stated a new policy regarding bogus content. Read the official announcement here.
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A Great Read For My Fellow Enemies Of The People
Yes, that’s what the President called us, the media. Here’s one of the more interesting reactions.
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