What’s the deal with this NPR-Supreme Court story? NPR could use a clarification, but the Supreme Court would be wise to do a little clarifying itself. January 21, 2022 Tom Jones
The best word to describe President Biden’s press conference? Wednesday’s White House press conference was, for the most part, civil. And, mostly, respectful. And normal. January 20, 2022 Tom Jones
A conversation with NBC News president Noah Oppenheim ‘We are ferociously defending the traditional approach to journalism … that it’s possible to hold the middle ground and be objective and nonpartisan.’ January 19, 2022 Tom Jones
Is this the end of the line for OAN? One America News is getting dropped by DirecTV — by far its largest carrier. DirecTV accounts for about 90% of OAN's revenue. January 18, 2022 Tom Jones
‘He’s gone. OK.’ — How Donald Trump abruptly ended his interview with NPR NPR’s Steve Inskeep told Trump that he would keep the interview at about 15 minutes. But Trump hung up after about nine. January 13, 2022 Tom Jones
How the media covered President Biden’s speech on voting rights … and what it all means President Joe Biden went to Atlanta and delivered a major speech in hopes of passing new voting rights protections. He didn’t hold back. January 12, 2022 Tom Jones
Fox News’ predictable pick to extend its prime-time agenda It’s Jesse Watters. And it’s now abundantly clear: The 7 to 11 pm window on Fox News has nothing to do with ‘news.’ It’s opinion with an agenda. January 11, 2022 Tom Jones
More evidence of Fox News’ stranglehold on the Republican Party Tucker Carlson’s on-air cowing of Ted Cruz shows how in lockstep Fox News and Republicans are and the influence Fox News has. January 10, 2022 Tom Jones
The media reaction to President Biden’s blistering speech about Trump We knew Biden would mention Trump. We just didn’t know it was going to be the overriding arc of a speech that was as harsh as it was ominous. January 7, 2022 Tom Jones
Media coverage of the somber anniversary of Jan. 6 One year ago today we witnessed troubling and horrific images we never thought we would see in this country. January 6, 2022 Tom Jones
Ben Smith is leaving the New York Times for … what? The New York Times media columnist provided plenty of fodder for media observers on Tuesday with a quote that many couldn’t quite figure out. January 5, 2022 Tom Jones
The media’s coverage of Jan. 6 is still just beginning The coverage of our democracy in crisis and what happened on Jan. 6 shouldn’t end on Thursday. It should just get more intense. January 4, 2022 Tom Jones
The anniversary of Jan. 6 isn’t just about looking back It’s about what it means now, and what it could mean for the future. January 3, 2022 Tom Jones
Here’s a look back at the best and worst of news media in 2021 The year saw a continued pandemic and divisiveness over politics, race and social issues. As always, journalists were there to shine a light on it all December 20, 2021 Tom Jones
The story that was the last straw for football coach Urban Meyer And 10 other links and thoughts for you to check out this weekend, including a jaw-dropping obituary. December 17, 2021 Tom Jones
