David Folkenflik

David Folkenflik appears in the following:

Examining The Media Coverage Involving Jeffrey Epstein

Monday, August 12, 2019

We check on how the media has covered Jeffrey Epstein, and the accusations and investigations that ended with Epstein's death in federal custody.

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NPR Announces Newsroom Job Cuts Amid Restructuring

Tuesday, August 06, 2019

NPR's newsroom is reducing some jobs as part of a restructuring move that is also adding positions in other areas, NPR's editorial chief announced Tuesday.

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Gannett Plans To Merge With New Media Investment Group

Monday, August 05, 2019

The nation's two largest newspaper groups plan to merge. Gannett will be acquired by New Media Investment Group, which owns Gatehouse. The cash and stock deal values Gannett at about $1.4 billion.

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Media Organizations Differ In Approaches To Covering President Trump's Tweets

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

How should media organizations react when they suspect President Trump is baiting them with tweets? Some argue they need to stop, others say you have to cover the news.

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News Media Wrestle With How To Describe Some Of Trump's Tweets

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

President Trump's tweets regarding four Democratic congresswomen of color were condemned by fellow Democrats as racist. Most media struggled early on whether to call the tweets racist.

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Longtime Newspaper To Shut Down In Youngstown, Ohio

Thursday, July 04, 2019

Youngstown, Ohio, will soon be without a newspaper. For 150 years, the town has been served by The Vindicator. Now the owners say the paper's long run will come to an end on Aug. 31.

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Cash-Strapped NRA Shuts Down Its Online Channel NRATV

Thursday, June 27, 2019

The National Rifle Association will stop producing new content for its online streaming service, NRATV. The move is described as a strategic change but is also part of a fight over the group's future.

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'New York Times' Publisher Defends Paper Against Trump's 'Treason' Accusations

Thursday, June 20, 2019

New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger defended the paper against ongoing attacks by President Trump in an opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal.

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'Sports Illustrated' Is Sold Again, But Publishing Won't Shift To New Owner Yet

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Authentic Brands Group is buying the iconic magazine to take advantage of licensing opportunities. Meredith Corp., which acquired it in 2018, will continue to publish the magazine.

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Tampered Videos Threaten To Hijack 2020 Political Conversations

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Videos suggesting that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was drunk and slurring her words went viral. They were proven to be fake but the damage was done. Should Facebook have taken them down?

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CBS News Places Gayle King Front And Center In Revamp

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

CBS's Gayle King is having a moment at a time of scandals and ratings struggles at the network. She has emerged with a hefty new contract and a new team as the new CBS This Morning debuted Monday.

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Gayle King Is Front And Center After 'CBS This Morning' Revamp

Monday, May 20, 2019

CBS' Gayle King is having a moment at a time of scandals and ratings struggles at the network. She's emerged with a hefty new contract and a new team as the new CBS This Morning debuts Monday.

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Police Raid Of Journalist's Home In San Francisco Sets Off First Amendment Firestorm

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

San Francisco police raided a freelance journalist's home on Friday to find out the source of a damaging leak. The raid set off a firestorm and plays into broader fears about press freedoms.

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CBS News Announces Changes To Flagship Shows

Monday, May 06, 2019

CBS News is changing the lineup of its flagship shows: CBS This Morning and CBS Evening News — amid rating concerns, and fallout from sexual harassment revelations.

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New CBS News President Aims To Make Mark On Network With Staff Shake-Up

Sunday, May 05, 2019

Amid sagging ratings, CBS News President Susan Zirinsky plans to rebuild the network's flagship morning and evening broadcasts around several rising stars.

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Mueller Report: How Truthful Has The Trump Administration Been?

Friday, April 19, 2019

The special counsel report laid bare a number of examples of White House officials who publicly lied, or were asked to by the president. Under oath, they told Mueller's team something different.

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A Look At Julian Assange's Legacy — And The Surprising Reach Of His Influence

Thursday, April 11, 2019

Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks, was arrested in London Thursday. He is charged with a single count of conspiracy related to the release of secret U.S. government documents in 2010.

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'National Enquirer' And American Media's Other Tabloids Are For Sale

Thursday, April 11, 2019

American Media announced it is trying to sell its tabloids. The company, CEO David Pecker and the National Enquirer have been embroiled in controversies surrounding President Trump.

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'National Enquirer' Publisher Looks To Sell Magazines

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Host Ailsa Chang speaks to NPR's David Folkenflik about the news that American Media intends to sell its tabloids, including National Enquirer.

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Media Outlets Became A Target After Mueller Probe Results Surfaced

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

The conclusion of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into 2016 election interference ignited an immediate barrage of criticism against the media.

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