Newsrooms In Revolt
Tensions between newsroom staff and management are boiling over, with editors of publications from The New York Times, the Philadelphia Inquirer and others stepping down. The common thread is young staffers rejecting neutral objectivity for a more activist approach. To discuss, Emily was joined by former CNN White House Correspondent Dan Lothian, Callie Crossley of WGBH News, Joanna Weiss of Northeastern University's Experience Magazine, and Adam Reilly of WGBH News.
Should The Media Show Protesters’ Faces?
The journalism ethics site Poynter.org caused a stir this week with the argument that news organizations should obscure or not show the identities of people engaged in public protest. Does the media have an obligation to protect protesters from possible retaliation or legal consequences? What if the protestors are engaged in violent behavior? To discuss, Emily was joined by former CNN White House Correspondent Dan Lothian, Callie Crossley of WGBH News, Joanna Weiss of Northeastern University's Experience Magazine, and Adam Reilly of WGBH News.
Cop Shows Cancelled
One of syndicated TV’s longest running shows, “Cops,” and basic cable’s highest rated show, “Live P.D.,” were abruptly canceled this week, along with a third show, “Body Cams.” All three were police reality TV, a genre that critics say encourages aggressive policing for entertainment purposes. To discuss, Emily was joined by former CNN White House Correspondent Dan Lothian, Callie Crossley of WGBH News, Joanna Weiss of Northeastern University's Experience Magazine, and Adam Reilly of WGBH News.
Rants & Raves: 06/12/20
The panel reviews the week in media. On this week’s edition of Beat The Press, Emily Rooney was joined by former CNN White House Correspondent Dan Lothian, Callie Crossley of WGBH News, Joanna Weiss of Northeastern University's Experience Magazine, and Adam Reilly of WGBH News.
