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Daniel Okrent—the first-ever Public Editor for the New York Times—describes being enlisted to assess the paper's performance after the Jayson Blair scandal. Then, a new Frontline documentary examines HIV/AIDS on the 25th anniversary of the first diagnosis of the disease. Plus: a look at the history and influence of the Pentagon.
Public Editor #1
Daniel Okrent was brought on board as the first-ever Public Editor of the New York Times in the wake of the Jayson Blair scandal. His job was to read and assess the paper. In Public Editor #1, he reflects on what he believes he got right…and what he got wrong.
House of War
James Carroll--whose father was a top Pentagon official--studies the history and influence of the Pentagon in House of War.
Events: James Carroll will be speaking with Howard Zinn
Monday, June 26 at 8:15 pm
The 92nd Street Y
1395 Lexington Avenue
For tickets, call ...
Events: James Carroll will be speaking with Howard Zinn
Monday, June 26 at 8:15 pm
The 92nd Street Y
1395 Lexington Avenue
For tickets, call ...
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