Category Archives: News

The Trump Jet: Reporters NOT Welcome

At least, not now – although a spokesperson for the Trump transition team said they expect to make accommodations for the travelling media pool shortly. The RTDNA executive director weighs in on it, here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

More Post-Election Media Self-Analysis

“That Donald Trump’s victory came as such a surprise — a systemic shock, really — to both journalists and so many who read or watch them is a marker of just how bad a job we did.” One line from a very interesting piece from the Harvard folks at Nieman... - MORE -

Election Night Coverage: A News Media Tradition

Long hours, little sleep, pizzas in the newsroom – all part of the election-night scene. Some pundits are saying this unusual election marks the end of media influence on the electorate. 229 daily newspapers and 131 weekly newspapers endorsed Hillary Clinton. 9 daily papers and 4 weekly papers endorsed Donald... - MORE -

UW-Platteville Media Studies Program

A couple weeks ago, we were made aware that UW-Platteville is moving to suspend the Media Studies program. What scant info we have is here. If you’re an alum of this program, you might want to make your voice heard. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -