How the worst act in vaudeville helped shape modern libel law
During the vaudeville era, the Cherry Sisters of Marion, Iowa, built a reputation as the worst act to ever grace the stage. But that didnt stop crowds from packing into […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, October 9, 2026 7:04:19 AM
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery are finally one company. So what happens now?
The laborious mega media deal that had to clear hurdles and dodge obstacles and arm-wrestle in court and face high-profile pushback from some of entertainments biggest names finally became official […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 7:02:36 AM
KMBC Kansas City Names 2026 Hall Of Fame Inductees
Hearst Television ABC affiliate KMBC Kansas City is adding five former employees to its Hall of Fame, honoring careers that helped shape the stations news operation, technical evolution and on-air …
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TV News Check at Saturday, October 10, 2026 1:02:19 AM
Jennifer Welch isn't holding back on Trump, Democrats or political division
The podcaster talks to Leila Fadel about her new book, her evolving politics and what it means to build a future with people whose views she strongly opposes.
NPR News at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 3:44:47 AM
Advice for young Black journalists from an editor who used to be one
It was Kaylas professors who said her voice wasnt right for journalism. A young Black woman fresh out of grad school, she was from the Bronx and spoke with a […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, October 5, 2026 6:02:30 AM
Poynter wins national Hero Award for work to preserve news archives
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (October 5, 2026) — The Poynter Institute and Investigative Reporters and Editors have been named the recipients of the 2026 Internet Archive Hero Award, for their work […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, October 5, 2026 8:02:39 AM
Joe Rogan Re-Ups Lucrative Spotify Deal
His latest multiyear agreement comes as The Joe Rogan Experience remains No. 1 in U.S. listenership.
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TV News Check at Friday, October 9, 2026 10:02:14 PM
SES & Sky Extend Satellite Capacity Agreement
SES and Sky have extended their partnership with a new multi-year agreement for direct-to-home satellite services across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. The renewal keeps Sky using SES …
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TV News Check at Sunday, October 4, 2026 1:04:11 AM
The atmosphere is getting wetter. The Washington Post showed what that means on the ground
A woman in Asheville, North Carolina, fled her home when floodwaters arrived at her door. Soon, her world was upended. Her apartment, she later learned, had been washed away by […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, October 9, 2026 7:04:20 AM
Trump said the Iran war would last weeks. Now he says the media got it wrong.
Polls show midterm voters are angry that the Iran war — which President Donald Trump told them would be over in a matter of weeks — has led to higher […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, October 6, 2026 6:03:09 AM
CBS gives JD Vance a prime-time town hall just before the midterms
In timing that is certainly good for a Republican Party looking for a last-minute rally ahead of the midterm elections, CBS announced Wednesday that it will air a town hall […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, October 9, 2026 7:04:19 AM
She died covering war for Fox News. Her parents blame the network — and a star reporter
The family members of two Fox News journalists killed while covering the war in Ukraine are suing the network, saying it put getting the story ahead of its people.
NPR News at Sunday, October 4, 2026 5:00:00 AM
Pro-Trump Influencer Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation by ICE protesters
The lawsuit says the prominent conservative podcaster falsely claimed the protesters were assaulting ICE officers during demonstrations at an ICE facility in Illinois last year.
NPR News at Friday, October 2, 2026 1:43:30 PM
6 overlooked reasons Californias Community NEWS Act is a big deal
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Community NEWS Act on Wednesday, creating refundable tax credits for local news organizations that retain and hire journalists. Steven Waldman, president of Rebuild Local […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, October 1, 2026 6:31:45 AM
Sony Pictures TV Exec Mike Wald To Retire After 32 Years; Jason Spivak, Paul Littmann Named Presiden
The news comes as Sony Pictures TV EVP of North America Distribution Flory Bramnick also recently announced her departure.
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TV News Check at Sunday, October 4, 2026 2:02:42 AM
Trump lashes out at Kaitlan Collins, then wakes up angry at Fox News
President Donald Trump spent Saturday evening near Dayton, Ohio, giving a speech as he tried to rally Republicans for the upcoming midterm elections. It was the usual Trump fare — […]
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Poynter Institute at Monday, October 5, 2026 7:02:37 AM
Skydance Putting All 3 TV Studios Under George Cheeks: Warner Bros. TV, CBS Studios, PTVS – The Dish
More elements of the proposed post-WBD merger Skydances executive structure are coming into focus ahead of the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery transaction closing on Oct. 6.
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TV News Check at Saturday, October 3, 2026 1:02:12 AM
CNN gets a best-case scenario under its new owners
It has been an uncertain time at CNN over the past several months. As it became clearer that Paramount Skydance would acquire CNNs parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, a big […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, October 6, 2026 7:02:33 AM
Judge extends pause on Trumps media ban
The battle between President Donald Trump and the press continues. Two weeks ago, Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds. The media outlets took Trump to […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, October 9, 2026 6:31:53 AM
Paramount CEO asks Mark Thompson to stay on at CNN after the merger. Will he?
The big mega media deal of Paramount acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery is expected to be finalized next week. Paramount owns CBS News and Warner Bros. Discovery owns CNN. So the […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, October 2, 2026 7:02:41 AM
ASG Helps Black Lava Studios Bring Immersive Audio Home
Advanced Systems Group helped audio professional Steve Schatz turn a converted residential garage in Sacramento, Calif., into Black Lava Studios, a professional immersive audio room designed for Dolby Atmos music …
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TV News Check at Sunday, October 4, 2026 1:04:10 AM
FCC Chair Declines To Take Position On Airing Live Executions
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TV News Check at Saturday, October 10, 2026 3:02:05 AM
3 media companies barred from White House return to court
CNN, MS NOW and Politico return to court Thursday to press their case that President Trump is infringing on their constitutional rights by blocking them from the White House.
NPR News at Thursday, October 8, 2026 4:00:42 AM
Dow Adds 52, Nasdaq Slides 345, S&P 500 Falls 36
Rising oil prices, falling technology stocks and reversing bond yields kept Wall Street unsettled Thursday.
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TV News Check at Friday, October 9, 2026 10:02:13 PM
Has the presidency cost Donald Trump money? His financial disclosures say otherwise
In a warm-up speech before President Donald Trump addressed Oklahoma rally-goers, Homeland Security secretary Markwayne Mullin told the crowd in his home state that Trump took a financial hit to […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 6:02:50 AM
NAB Show NY: Calrec to Show New IP Tools
Calrec will showcase a new set of audio production tools at NAB Show New York on Oct. 21-22 at the Javits Center, highlighting an IP-native ecosystem the company says is …
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TV News Check at Friday, October 9, 2026 9:02:24 AM
New Poynter course helps journalists master vertical video
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (October 6, 2026) — News audiences are increasingly turning to social media and short-form video for news. But converting your reporting into a TikTok, Instagram Reel or YouTube […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, October 6, 2026 10:02:54 AM
White House Blocks Politico From Air Force One Pool Assignment
The outlet was scheduled to serve as Mondays traveling print pool reporter, as its press-access fight with the Trump administration continues.
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TV News Check at Monday, October 5, 2026 8:02:34 PM
Journalism is serious business. That doesnt mean it cant be funny.
How will you learn that the world is ending? Maybe your phone buzzes with a news alert. Maybe you open Google News and see the headlines. But its also likely […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 7:02:36 AM
Paramount & Warner Bros. To Be Known As Skydance Corp. After Merger
Chairman and CEO David Ellison announced the change on Friday, pointing to its origins as the production house Skydance Media, which made film franchises including “Mission: Impossible” and “Top Gun,” and many others.
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TV News Check at Saturday, October 3, 2026 2:02:10 AM
New Hollywood era begins with an epic mega merger between Paramount and Warner Bros.
The Paramount and Warner Bros. merger has survived court challenges, public protests and regulatory scrutiny. Now, the Hollywood heavyweight, named Skydance, begins operating.
NPR News at Tuesday, October 6, 2026 4:00:55 AM
Judge weighs arguments by CNN and other media outlets over Trump ban
A judge is weighing arguments by CNN, MS NOW and Politico that President Trump violated their constitutional rights by stripping them of their White House credentials.
NPR News at Friday, October 9, 2026 3:30:39 AM
The reporting their universities didnt want
This article was originally published in the Student Press Report, a national news desk highlighting the successes and challenges facing college journalism. As a recent college journalism graduate transitioning into […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, October 9, 2026 7:04:21 AM
Youre not crazy. Voting in Indiana is intimidating.
This column is part of the Indianapolis Public Editor project, a pilot program designed to test whether the presence of a public editor who analyzes local coverage can elevate audience […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, October 9, 2026 7:04:21 AM
Schibsted Media Chooses DHD RX2 & TX2 Mixers For Remote Sports Coverage
Schibsted Media has added DHD.Audio RX2 and TX2 mixers to a new dual-location production setup designed to support remote sports coverage. The Norwegian publisher said the system was built for …
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TV News Check at Sunday, October 4, 2026 1:04:10 AM
Crazy Rich Asians Becomes First Series Order For Skydance
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TV News Check at Friday, October 9, 2026 10:03:07 AM
Disney, ABC battle Trump's FCC in court over free speech protections
President Trump has repeatedly called for Disney's ABC to fire late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel, for mocking him. Trump has also routinely denounced ABC's The View, accusing it of being unfair.
NPR News at Tuesday, October 6, 2026 4:17:00 AM
Disney & Netflix Enter Licensing Agreement
Disney Entertainment and Netflix have entered into an expansive new content licensing agreement, which will bring an eclectic mix of library titles and current-season TV shows to Netflix for varying periods of times.
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TV News Check at Saturday, October 3, 2026 2:02:11 AM
What does it take to make an independent local newsroom work? More than good journalism.
Theres no “Field of Dreams” for local independent publishers, no “if you build it, they will come,” where the “it” is powerful, critical journalism and the “they” is subscribers happy […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, October 6, 2026 10:02:56 AM
A Different World Reboot Series Gets Picked Up For Second Season On Netflix
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TV News Check at Monday, October 5, 2026 1:02:18 AM
Want to be an opinion writer? First, learn how to report
The ethics rules at most mainstream newsrooms create an odd dichotomy: Journalists are some of the most well-read and informed people in the world, and yet we generally are not […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, October 6, 2026 7:02:33 AM
No, Joe Biden didnt ban 440 reporters from the White House
After President Donald Trump announced Sept. 18 on Truth Social that he was banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House because they write “fake news,” many of […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, October 6, 2026 10:02:56 AM
Sharon Levy Moves To Fremantle After Endemol Shine Exit
Sharon Levy is moving from one production group to another. Levy has been named CEO, Fremantle Americas and Australia. It comes after her exit from Endemol Shine at the end of last month.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 1:02:12 AM
Gray Closes $600M Term Loan, Refinances Credit Facility
Gray Media said Thursday it closed a new $600 million term loan and refinanced its revolving credit facility, moves the company said will reduce near-term debt pressure and extend maturities. …
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TV News Check at Friday, October 9, 2026 12:02:02 AM
Sinclair & New Media Launch The National Press
The subscription digital news brand will package reporting from Sinclair local newsrooms for a national audience.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, October 7, 2026 1:02:11 AM
Ikegami To Introduce UHK-X700VN Camera At NAB Show NY
Ikegami will debut a new 4K-UHD studio and portable camera at NAB Show New York on Oct. 21-22 at the Javits Center, expanding its line of broadcast production tools with …
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TV News Check at Friday, October 9, 2026 9:02:24 AM
Major news outlets and Trump administration return to court over White House ban
Three major news outlets were back in court Thursday to convince a judge the White House is violating their constitutional rights by continuing to block their access to the president.
NPR News at Thursday, October 8, 2026 5:00:55 PM
David Zaslav Cashes In: WBD CEO Scores Massive Merger Windfall
David Zaslav, ex-CEO of the former Warner Bros. Discovery saw a windfall of just over $600 million as he handed over his WBD shares to Paramount at $31 each. An SEC filing today shows the Oct. 6 exchange of tranches of common stock and options as Paramount closed its acquisition of WBD and changed its name to Skydance.
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TV News Check at Saturday, October 10, 2026 1:02:20 AM
Trump renamed AI super intelligence. But that term already means something else.
Seated in a row with the most influential leaders in artificial intelligence, President Donald Trump announced that he was renaming the technology itself. “Its not artificial. We all agree on […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, October 9, 2026 7:04:20 AM
BBC To Cut Raft Of Radio 4 Programs Including You And Yours
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TV News Check at Friday, October 9, 2026 8:02:39 AM