Violent Protesters Or Outside Agitators? Local Media Struggles To Establish The Narrative Around Vandalism And Looting
As protests in Boston were winding down Sunday, looting and vandalism broke out. Now, the media is coming under fire for suggesting protesters were partly responsible and getting caught between those who blame white nationalists and those who blame Antifa. To discuss, Emily was joined by WGBH's Callie Crossley, Lylah Alphonse, formerly of U.S. News & World Report, former WCVB reporter Jorge Quiroga and Dan Kennedy of Northeastern University.
Dueling Narratives Over President Trump’s Bible Photo-Op
The image of President Trump holding up the Bible in front of St. John’s Church in Lafayette Square may come to define his presidency — and our media polarization. Most mainstream news outlets placed Trump’s photo-op in the context of the forcible removal of protesters just minutes before. But Fox News made little mention of the protesters, framing Trump’s display as a Churchillian moment. To discuss, Emily was joined by WGBH's Callie Crossley, Lylah Alphonse, formerly of U.S. News & World Report, former WCVB reporter Jorge Quiroga, and Dan Kennedy of Northeastern University.
Journalists Attacked by Police And Protesters
Police have manhandled, arrested and even shot at journalists covering the protests this week. Demonstrators have also chased and harassed reporters. To discuss, Emily was joined by WGBH's Callie Crossley, Lylah Alphonse, formerly of U.S. News & World Report, former WCVB reporter Jorge Quiroga, and Dan Kennedy of Northeastern University.
New York Times Does U-Turn On Controversial Tom Cotton Op-Ed
The New York Times’ decision to publish Sen. Tom Cotton’s op-ed titled “Send in the Troops” caused a revolt among the paper’s staffers. After first defending the move, Times editors now say the op-ed did not meet their standards. To discuss, Emily was joined by WGBH's Callie Crossley, Lylah Alphonse, formerly of U.S. News & World Report, former WCVB reporter Jorge Quiroga, and Dan Kennedy of Northeastern University.
