Scams Proliferate As Stimulus Funds Are Rolled Out: While many people have received stimulus direct deposits worth up to $1,200 per person, millions are still waiting on their funds. Adding to the difficulty, scammers are trying to re-route peoples’ money through various identity theft schemes. Emily Rooney was joined by Robert Thomas, a former assistant U.S. attorney and co-founder of the Whistleblower Law Collaborative.
How Should The Press Cover The Anti-Shutdown Protests? Nothing attracts the press like a good protest, but should reporters think twice about covering those anti-shutdown demonstrations? To discuss, Emily Rooney was joined by Lylah Alphonse, formerly of U.S. News & World Report, and Adam Reilly of WGBH News.
Anderson Cooper’s Interview With The Las Vegas Mayor: Anderson Cooper combative interview of Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman went viral this week when she repeatedly called for reopening normal economic activity while downplaying public health concerns. To discuss, Emily Rooney was joined by Lylah Alphonse, formerly of U.S. News & World Report, and Adam Reilly of WGBH News.
Political Reporters Get Bold With President Trump: In the coronavirus era, political reporters have been increasingly pushing back on President Trump when he spreads misinformation or makes dubious claims during his daily coronavirus briefings. To discuss, Emily Rooney was joined by Lylah Alphonse, formerly of U.S. News & World Report, and Adam Reilly of WGBH News.
Honoring The Dead During A Pandemic: The obituary pages in most newspapers have gotten longer and longer as coronavirus spreads across the United States. Now papers, television, and even people on twitter are looking at how to honor individual victims when there are so many. To discuss, Emily Rooney was joined by Lylah Alphonse, formerly of U.S. News & World Report, and Adam Reilly of WGBH News.
