Why keep writing about Trump? Here’s why. Why write about someone who isn’t the president anymore? Why give him oxygen, especially if it’s to amplify a bunch of lies or unhinged propaganda? September 27, 2021 Tom Jones
NBC’s ‘Dateline’ turns 30 and Josh Mankiewicz reveals the secret to its success The addictive true crime show with famous fans like Taylor Swift and Bill Hader becomes the longest-running series in NBC prime-time history. September 24, 2021 Tom Jones
Trump, conservative media and the big lie — the damage is not done The lie that faulty voting machines cost Trump the 2020 election lives on. And backers of the claim seek to control upcoming elections. September 23, 2021 Tom Jones
The NYT knocked on Trump’s niece’s door. An ‘insidious plot?’ A Trump lawsuit claims so. Donald Trump is suing Mary Trump, The New York Times and three Times reporters over what he claims was an 'insidious plot' to obtain his tax records. September 23, 2021 Tom Jones
John Walsh’s explosive comments about the Gabby Petito case, and why we, the media, are captivated by the story Walsh, often measured, hasn’t held back over the past two days, ripping into police and others after Petito’s disappearance. September 22, 2021 Tom Jones
A new book offers up the latest wacky story from the Trump presidency It tells a tale of how Sen. Lindsey Graham looked at supposed election meddling evidence from Rudy Giuliani and deemed it suitable for ‘third grade.’ September 21, 2021 Tom Jones
What does ‘off the record’ mean? The latest journalism controversy A dustup between a Washington Post opinion columnist and a Politico White House reporter is all about journalism jargon. September 20, 2021 Tom Jones
Piers Morgan and Rupert Murdoch — a match made in, well, somewhere Morgan’s bombastic and trolling style should fit right in with Murdoch’s outfit and will likely have lots of followers. September 17, 2021 Tom Jones
The Nassar case is a horrific story that the media needs to continue covering The raw truth these gymnasts are sharing — and how the FBI failed them — should compel all of us to listen. September 16, 2021 Tom Jones
Nicki Minaj tweeted … what? Why taking a break from the news is a good idea. The news is important, of course, but wearisome just the same, especially in this never-ending and stressful news cycle. September 15, 2021 Tom Jones
Social media platforms drive partisan political polarization in the US, study finds Without internal or government reforms, the researchers say, partisan hatred will continue to have ‘dire consequences.’ September 14, 2021 Poynter Staff
Journalists in Afghanistan were beaten while covering protests At least 14 journalists have been detained by the Taliban while covering protests in Kabul. September 13, 2021 Poynter Staff
Texas abortion law leads to emotional media moments in a busy news day It becomes the most restrictive anti-abortion law in the country and led many to say that it violates the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. September 2, 2021 Tom Jones
Mike Richards leaves ‘Jeopardy!’ but the controversy isn’t over What took so long? Could Sony, which runs the show, have mucked this up any more than it did? September 1, 2021 Tom Jones
NBC News’ Tom Llamas on the fear, heartbreak and importance of covering a major storm ‘When people have nowhere left to turn, that’s when reporters need to be there. Shining a light where no one else can,’ Llamas said. August 31, 2021 Tom Jones
