Category Archives: News

“Worst ever”, “never before seen”, and similar phrases are commonly heard in our broadcasts. Often, these superlatives prove to be false. A few days ago, a FEMA administrator said getting food and water to the people of Puerto Rico was the biggest logistical problem in U.S. history. That, of course,... - MORE -

The webinar is Wednesday, October 18th; registration closes on the 17th. Learn more and register here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

This piece from Buzzfeed shows 15 fake news tweets (of the dozens) which appeared shortly after the news broke. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Here’s the interesting article from First Draft News. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

More evidence that “journalism is not stenography” – in this article from Poynter. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Know Your Reporting Rights: Learn when to not back down Please join us during Free Speech Week on Friday, October 20, 1:30pm to 3:00pm EDT, for an important discussion on the First Amendment and reporters’ rights that will be hosted at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., and streamed... - MORE -

In Wisconsin, the legislature is considering a bill which would redefine protest gatherings. A number of other states are also attempting to dial back First Amendment guarantees. Read RTDNA executive director Dan Shelly’s column about it, here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Poynter has compiled the list, which is here. There is a special section of the WBA Newsroom site for broadcasting and journalism students, which you can find here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

A single fake news story turned this small Idaho community upside-down. Read the New York Times story here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Here are some thoughts from the American Press Institute. Feel free to add your opinion. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -