Media Pushes for Kraft Tape: Members of the press are pushing for access to the video of Bob Kraft allegedly soliciting prostitution in Florida, but does this constitute journalism or tabloid gossip?
Facebook Bans White Nationalism On Its Platform: In the wake of the New Zealand mosque attacks, Facebook has banned white nationalist content in addition to the white supremacist content previously banned. Some have called the move too little too late, while others have questioned the logistics of implementing it.
Collusion Delusion? Following the release of the Mueller report summary, which did not establish a Trump-Russia coordinated conspiracy, many have attacked the media for jumping to collusions. But the devil may be in the details.
Scary Coverage: Local news outlets jumped on a story this week about a reported ghost-sighting at a grocery store. Was it all in good fun, or irresponsible?
Rants & Raves: 03/29/19: The panel looks back on the week in media news.
On this week’s edition of Beat The Press, Emily Rooney is joined by Mike Nikitas of the University of New Hampshire, Adam Reilly of WGBH News, Dan Kennedy of Northeastern University and Callie Crossley of WGBH News.
