David Folkenflik

David Folkenflik appears in the following:

Gawker.com Shutting Down As Univision Buys Associated Sites

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Gawker.com will shut down next week, as the company's other sites are in the process of being sold to Univision. Gawker Media filed for bankruptcy in June after a judge ordered it to pay $140 million in the Hulk Hogan privacy case.

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Trump Campaign Denies Ex-Fox Chief Ailes Is A Debate Adviser

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Former Fox News chairman Roger Ailes, badly tarnished by a sexual harassment scandal, is reportedly advising Donald Trump on the upcoming debates and the presidential campaign.

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More Women Step Forward To Accuse Roger Ailes Of Sexual Harassment

Friday, August 12, 2016

Roger Ailes lost his job as chairman and CEO of the Fox News Channel amid allegations of sexual harassment, and since his resignation, the scandal has grown in scope. On Friday, Fox also announced changes to the network's leadership.

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Huffington Post Founder Moves On To New Online Startup

Thursday, August 11, 2016

Arianna Huffington, who established the news site in 2005, is going to focus on Thrive Global. She says it will address health and striking a balance between work and personal life.

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Why Doesn't Hillary Clinton Have More Press Conferences?

Friday, August 05, 2016

Clinton has come under attack from journalists and Donald Trump for her failure to have press conferences. There's a strategy — and a historic context, too.

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Fox News Channel During The Conventions: On-Air Success, Off-Air Crisis

Monday, August 01, 2016

Revelations continue to emerge about the behavior of former Fox News chief Roger Ailes, as Rupert Murdoch has stepped in to stabilize the channel in the wake of Ailes' departure. What's next?

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Roger Ailes' Unparalleled Impact On The Public Sphere

Friday, July 22, 2016

No contemporary figure has done more to shape the intersection of American media and politics than Roger Ailes. He was forced out of Fox News this week following allegations of sexual harassment.

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After Shaping Media And Politics For Decades, Ailes Is Out At Fox News

Friday, July 22, 2016

Sexual harassment allegations against Fox News chief Roger Ailes cost him his job. We examine Ailes' legacy, an unparalleled figure in the twin realms of media and politics.

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Roger Ailes Resigns From Fox News Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

Thursday, July 21, 2016

Roger Ailes resigned Thursday from his perch atop Fox News Channel. The move comes in the wake of sexual harassment allegations from former anchor Gretchen Carlson and others.

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Murdochs To Remove Roger Ailes Amid Sexual Harassment Claims

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes is being ousted from the network after a former anchor sued him for sexual harassment. More women have come forward, including Fox News star Megyn Kelly.

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Fox News, Roger Ailes and the Sexual Harassment Charges Against the News Chief

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

The latest reports say that Fox may remove Ailes from his position as News Chief. 

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Ex-GOP Operative Also Alleges Sexual Advances By Fox News Chief Ailes

Friday, July 15, 2016

Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes is fighting a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by former anchor Gretchen Carlson. Since the suit was filed, other women have stepped forward. We have Kellie Boyle's story.

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After Butting Heads With The Media, Corey Lewandowski Joins Their Team

Thursday, July 14, 2016

Corey Lewandowski, the pugnacious former Trump campaign manager, has joined CNN as a political pundit. Lewandowski had a confrontational, hostile relationship with the media on the campaign trail. Now he's on their team.

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Fox News' Roger Ailes Faces Uncertain Future Amid Sexual Harassment Suit

Monday, July 11, 2016

Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes is facing a sexual harassment suit from former anchor Gretchen Carlson, as well as allegations of similar behavior from six other women. But this is not the first time Rupert Murdoch has had to deal with a harassment case in his media empire.

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Stakes Are Raised In Sexual Harassment Suit Against Fox News Chief Ailes

Monday, July 11, 2016

Roger Ailes has filed countermotions against the sexual harassment suit brought by ex-anchor Gretchen Carlson. Other women, however, are coming forward with similar allegations against Ailes.

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Journalists Grapple With How To Present Video Of Police Shootings

Friday, July 08, 2016

During a violent week, police and news organizations are forced to account for what's being captured on live video. But they are not able to keep up with the rawness of the information presented or the emotions it stirs.

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Former Fox News Anchor Gretchen Carlson Sues Roger Ailes For Harassment

Wednesday, July 06, 2016

Carlson alleges that Ailes created a pervasively sexist atmosphere and that she was cut from Fox for rebuffing his sexual advances. She says she was told to learn to "get along with the boys."

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Gretchen Carlson Sues Fox News' Roger Ailes For Sexual Harassment

Wednesday, July 06, 2016

Longtime Fox News host Gretchen Carlson is accusing the network's boss Roger Ailes of sexual harassment. Carlson alleges her contract was not renewed after she rebuffed repeated sexual advances from Ailes. The Fox News CEO and chairman did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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Former ABC News Chief Encounters Learning Curve As Rookie Anchor

Tuesday, July 05, 2016

David Westin was president of ABC News for nearly 14 years and often tangled with his anchors. Now he's the anchor of the morning show on Bloomberg TV, and is learning how much he really didn't know.

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Post-Brexit, Political Drama Has Been All The Rage In Britain

Friday, July 01, 2016

After the U.K. voted to leave the EU, the man predicted to be Britain's next prime minister was forced to withdraw amid backstabbing and drama. Steve Inskeep talks to Michael White of The Guardian.

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