David Folkenflik appears in the following:
Fox News' Chris Wallace Enters Spotlight As Debate Moderator
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Fox News' Chris Wallace is known as a tough interviewer but his role as moderator of Wednesday's presidential debate has raised questions. Fox has been highly sympathetic to Donald Trump, and Wallace has lavished praise on his former boss, Roger Ailes, who was ousted as Fox News' chairman after accusations of sexual harassment. Ailes is also serving as an adviser to Donald Trump.
With An Election Loss, Rumors Build That Trump Would Launch TV Network
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
According to The Financial Times, Trump's son-in-law approached an investment banker about the possibility of launching a Trump network. Trump denied the report — calling it a "false rumor."
Feeling Burned By The Media, Trump Turns Up The Heat
Thursday, October 13, 2016
In the past 24 hours, news accounts of unwanted physical contact between Donald Trump and several women have been published.
Erasing Red Ink, Sesame CEO Offers Vision To Preserve Home Of Big Bird
Thursday, October 13, 2016
When Jeffrey Dunn took over as CEO of Sesame Workshop in 2014, Sesame Street's future was in flux. Since then, he has created a plan to ensure the beloved Muppets are around for generations to follow.
Sesame Workshop CEO Outlines Vision To Ensure Show's Survival
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
CEO Jeffrey Dunn reveals his not-for-profit company foundered financially in recent years and sets out his vision to sustain the children's television production and its educational mission.
NBC Suspends Billy Bush For His Role On Trump Video
Monday, October 10, 2016
The release of an 11-year-old Donald Trump video has sent reverberations throughout the media, and raised many questions about how news organizations should cover the GOP presidential candidate.
Trump Caught On Tape Making Lewd Remarks About Women In 2005
Saturday, October 08, 2016
Audio of Donald Trump using crude language about women has surfaced. He was chatting on a hot mic before an interview with Billy Bush in 2005, who was then working for Access Hollywood.
Donald Trump, Those Taxes And 'The New York Times'
Monday, October 03, 2016
The Times' story revealing Trump's huge losses two decades ago relies on documents sent anonymously to the newspaper. No criminality by Trump was alleged, but critics of the Times say it broke laws.
Suspended Host's Lawsuit Casts Shadow Over Fox News' New President
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Suspended Fox News host Andrea Tantaros has accused former Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes of sexually harassing her. She says Ailes' former chief deputy, Bill Shine, acted to shut down her complaints.
Presidential Debate Viewership Signals Changing Media Consumption Habits
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Many pundits and observers anticipated a record or near-record TV audience for Monday night's debate — the first of three — between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. The predictions indicate that the media consumption habits of many Americans have changed since the last set of presidential debates four years ago.
Lester Holt's Moment
Sunday, September 25, 2016
For NBC's Lester Holt, who took the anchor chair after Brian Williams was caught exaggerating, Monday's presidential debate has big stakes and bigger risks.
Debates Will Showcase 'NBC Nightly News' Anchor Lester Holt
Friday, September 23, 2016
Lester Holt assumed the NBC evening anchor chair after his predecessor's career collapsed. Monday night, he'll moderate the first of three debates between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Trump Calls NBC News Anchor And Fellow GOP'er Lester Holt A Democrat
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
In a TV interview, Trump accused all of the scheduled presidential debate moderators of being Democrats. But NBC's Lester Holt is a registered Republican.
Paper Calls For Snowden's Prosecution After Using Information To Win Pulitzer
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
The editorial page of The Washington Post calls for Edward Snowden to be prosecuted after he leaked NSA secrets — a leak the paper benefited from. Snowden lives in Russia to avoid espionage charges.
What Is The Media's Responsibility When Reporting Hacked Information?
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Does the media have a responsibility to consider the agenda of sources — especially foreign governments — when it's airing hot news that comes from hackers?
Insecurity, Anxiety Were Constant Companions, ABC News' Vargas Says
Monday, September 12, 2016
ABC News TV anchor Elizabeth Vargas opens up about a life dogged by anxiety, insecurity and the hidden shame of alcoholism. Her new memoir is titled, Between Breaths.
Gretchen Carlson: The Woman Who Brought Down Fox News' Roger Ailes
Tuesday, September 06, 2016
A look at Gretchen Carlson, the dutiful and diligent Fox News host who brought down the channel's powerful CEO and chairman, Roger Ailes.
Former Fox Host Gretchen Carlson Gets Apology, $20M Settlement
Tuesday, September 06, 2016
Carlson sued Fox News chief Roger Ailes for sexual harassment. In a statement Tuesday, Fox said Carlson "had not been treated with the respect and dignity that she and all our colleagues deserve."
Allegations Reveal How Roger Ailes Ran Fox News By Projecting Power
Friday, September 02, 2016
Roger Ailes ran Fox News by projecting power rather than trustworthiness. NPR takes a renewed look at the network in light of this summer's revelations.
New FAA Rules Allow More Commercial Drones In The Air
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Federal officials implemented rules to allow for commercial operations of the small, unmanned aircraft. The rules will also impact on how the media can use drones in news and documentary coverage.