Labeling Massacre – Critics say the South Carolina shooting was an act of terrorism, but the media only uses that label when the perpetrator is a person of color.
Rachel Dolezal – While the media in general wrestles with awkward questions raised by Rachel Dolezal, NBC got the exclusive, and some critics say the network went easy on her.
The Donald– Trump is a declared presidential candidate and a notorious blowhard, so how seriously should the media cover him?
Williams/Ailes– NBC announces that Brian Williams will return in a reduced capacity. Is it a tenable resolution? Meanwhile, reports suggest Roger Ailes may not lead Fox News much longer.
Rants and Raves – Northeastern University's Dan Kennedy (@dankennedy_nu), WBZ's Jon Keller(@kelleratlarge), Nieman Journalism Lab Justin Ellis (@JustinNXT) and WGBH News' Callie Crossley(@CallieCrossley) share their media hits and misses for the week.