Category Archives: News

Giving Time To Opposing Points Of View

The number of Wisconsin radio and TV stations that run regular editorials has dwindled to a handful. Years ago, when more broadcast stations editorialized, the standard lockout line was “equal time will be provided for those with responsible opposing views”. But print media still regularly offers a page, if not... - MORE -

“The News Industry Has A Sexual Harassment Problem”

That’s a line from this brand new report from the Nielsen Journalism Lab at Harvard. Another powerful line: “The issue facing journalism is not simply about preventing sexual harassment; it’s about also acknowledging that this behavior is often a part of a sexist and unequal work environment. ” Well worth... - MORE -

Women Run The TV Newsrooms In The Twin Cities

Nice to see.  Some Wisconsin TV newsrooms are headed by a female news director. But Minneapolis-St.Paul sets the bar at the highest mark. Read one of the stories about the TV News Directors of the Twin Cities here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Fake News: By The Numbers

A great RTDNA compilation of facts and figures regarding fake news, including the number of times President Trump has called an accurate story “fake news”, can be found here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -