Judicial rulings block Kari Lake's drive to shutter Voice of America
Trump senior adviser Kari Lake is regrouping after U.S. judges blocked her from taking further actions against the Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
NPR News at Friday, March 28, 2025 11:05:06 PM
AP argues its White House ban has hurt coverage, chilled the press
The battle between the Trump administration and the press continued this week, including Thursday’s court hearing involving The Associated Press and the White House over press access. So lets start […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, March 28, 2025 7:07:50 AM
Q&A: Melissa Ludtke reflects on her path from cultural footnote to journalism icon
Yes, Melissa Ludtke is excited for baseball. (Opening day was Thursday.) She easily could have soured on the game she fell in love with as a kid, which turned into […]
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Poynter Institute at Friday, March 28, 2025 7:07:50 AM
How right-wing media is covering the Signal group chat controversy
Conservative media figures are responding to the news that top officials shared sensitive military information over texts. Some claim it's a hoax, others that it was a brilliant ploy.
NPR News at Thursday, March 27, 2025 4:51:29 PM
Kids with smartphones report better mental health than those without, study finds
Conventional wisdom says more screen time is bad for kids. But new research suggests that may not be the full story. In the latest episode of “The Poynter Report Podcast,” […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, March 27, 2025 2:07:49 PM
How can we reach beyond the local news choir? Spotlight PAs founding editor has ideas
As LinkedIn post ledes go, Spotlight PA CEO and editor Christopher Baxters on a post last week was intriguing: “I recently had lunch with a staunch, pro-Trump Republican and highly successful business leader, and his views on local news changed my own.” In the post, Baxter, the founding editor of the six-year-old nonprofit local newsroom...
Nieman Labs at Thursday, March 27, 2025 12:03:10 PM
The Trump administration is still scrambling to explain Signalgate
The saying goes something like this: Mess around and find out. OK, so thats the PG version, but you get the drift. The Trump administration messed around this week. And […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, March 27, 2025 7:08:10 AM
Poynters MediaWise and PBS launch AI literacy video series for teens
Artificial intelligence is everywhere, from chatbots and search engines to video games and face-swap apps. Young people are leading users of the tools, but many dont know the limitations or […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, March 27, 2025 7:08:10 AM
NOAA firings came just before a US tornado outbreak. Did public warning systems still work?
After severe storms swept across the U.S. in mid March, killing more than 40 people, social media posts blamed the Trump administrations recent firings for weakening emergency communication systems. “Catastrophic […]
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Poynter Institute at Thursday, March 27, 2025 6:06:54 AM
In Warning Sign For Hollywood, Younger Consumers Are Choosing Creator Content Over Premium TV & Movi
A new Deloitte study shows that Gen Zers are choosing social and creator-driven content over big-budget entertainment, as consumers overall feel a price pinch over streaming.
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TV News Check at Thursday, March 27, 2025 1:06:28 AM
Live-Action Scooby-Doo Series A Go At Netflix
Greg Berlanti is among the executive producers for the show, which will put a new spin on the Mystery Inc. gang's origin story.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, March 26, 2025 7:06:07 PM
Rita Braver, Sunday Morning Mainstay On CBS, Plans to Retire
Rita Braver, who has logged more than half a century at CBS News and is known for her reporting on CBS Sunday Morning , plans to retire from the Paramount Global news operation at the end of March, according to a memo sent to staffers Wednesday.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, March 26, 2025 7:06:05 PM
Republicans grill NPR and PBS executives about biased coverage in DOGE subcommittee hearing
House Republicans vowed to cut funding for public broadcasting, which they attacked as biased and irrelevant, during a Delivering on Government Efficiency subcommittee hearing Wednesday. The hearing, called “Anti-American Airwaves: […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, March 26, 2025 4:07:17 PM
“Some hard and important lessons”: One of the most promising local news nonprofits looks back — and
Its hard not to root for the National Trust for Local News. Heralded as a savior of local newspapers, the nonprofit has presented itself as the ideal foil to the hedge fund-owned chains that slash local newsroom jobs and chase profit over meaningful journalism. The Trust has grown at a remarkable clip since its founding...
Nieman Labs at Wednesday, March 26, 2025 12:04:56 PM
Judge freezes Trump plan to dismantle Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Federal Judge Royce Lamberth ruled the continued operation of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty was in the public interest and froze White House plans to shut it down.
NPR News at Wednesday, March 26, 2025 10:22:59 AM
Trump gutted Voice of America. Six staff members are fighting back.
Even before Donald Trump returned to the White House, he set his sights on dismantling the U.S. Agency for Global Media — the agency that oversees Voice of America, Radio […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, March 26, 2025 8:07:32 AM
Youre a journalist added to a classified group chat. Heres what you need to consider.
Given the move-fast-and-break-things mentality of the second Trump administration, Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg may not be the last journalist accidentally looped into top-secret war plans. While nothing comes close to […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, March 26, 2025 8:07:32 AM
Election season is over. Journalists are still stressed
Though election season — a notoriously busy time for journalists — has come and gone, stress and burnout among reporters remains high, according to a Muck Rack study on work-life […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, March 26, 2025 8:07:31 AM
Kids with smartphones report higher well-being than expected, study finds
Youre sitting at home. Youre watching TV. A commercial comes on. What do you do? Many of us reach for our phones — checking Instagram or X or Facebook or […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, March 26, 2025 8:07:31 AM
Poynter announces next group of newsrooms working to transform crime coverage
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (March 26, 2025) — The Poynter Institute is proud to announce the newsrooms selected for the 2025 cohort of Transforming Local Crime Reporting into Public Safety Journalism, […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, March 26, 2025 8:07:31 AM
Does less than 25% of Education Department spending go to students? No
In a March 16 podcast interview, Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., said the Trump administration is right to target the Education Department for cuts. “The federal Department of Education spends — has […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, March 26, 2025 7:07:53 AM
What the attempted dismantling of Voice of America means for press freedom in the US and the world
Many Americans have never heard of the U.S. Agency for Global Media. But, every week, hundreds of millions around the world rely on the news outlets it oversees. Now, that […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, March 26, 2025 7:07:53 AM
Todays anti-American hearing could wreck public media
Today is a big day on Capitol Hill as leaders from PBS and NPR face Congress in a DOGE subcommittee hearing being called — hows this for grim? — “Anti-American […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, March 26, 2025 7:07:53 AM
Oscar-nominated filmmaker resigns from duPont-Columbia journalism awards over schools concessions t
Just two months ago, Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker Julie Cohen was invited to help choose some of the most prestigious awards in broadcast and digital journalism. She felt honored to join […]
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Poynter Institute at Wednesday, March 26, 2025 7:07:53 AM
Supreme Court Declines Steve Wynns Bid To Loosen Libel Standard
The Supreme Court on Monday turned away casino mogul Steve Wynns bid for the court to consider overturning its 61-year-old precedent that has protected journalists from libel lawsuits. Wynn urged the justices to use his lawsuit against The Associated Press to revisit the 1964 landmark decision, New York Times v. Sullivan , which requires a showing of “actual malice” for public figures to hold newspapers and journalists liable for defamation, a high legal bar.
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TV News Check at Wednesday, March 26, 2025 1:09:45 AM
Michiana Viewers Can Watch South Bend Cubs On Weigels WMYS & WCWW
Michiana baseball fans will once again have the opportunity to catch South Bend Cubs games on Weigel Broadcasting Co. stations My Michiana (WMYS) and CW25 (WCWW). This marks the 11thseason …
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TV News Check at Wednesday, March 26, 2025 12:06:33 AM
NAB Show: Bolin Brings Immersive Virtual Production To Life With Aximmetry
Bolin returns to NAB Show (April 6-9, Las Vegas Convention Center) with an interactive demonstration at its Booth SL3328 showcasing virtual production with augmented and extended reality. The demonstration will …
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TV News Check at Wednesday, March 26, 2025 12:06:31 AM
WESH Anchor-Reporter Sheldon Dutes Leaving Local TV
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TV News Check at Tuesday, March 25, 2025 10:10:35 PM
Abby Price Promoted to Evening Anchor at KTVE-KARD Monroe, La.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, March 25, 2025 10:10:34 PM
Lucy Rutishauser, Sinclair Chief Financial Officer, To Retire
The search for her replacement, which includes both internal and external candidates, is expected to begin shortly.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, March 25, 2025 10:10:34 PM
Republican lawmakers seek to put PBS and NPR in the hot seat
A House subcommittee led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and named after Elon Musk's government-efficiency team has set its sights on the public broadcasters.
NPR News at Tuesday, March 25, 2025 6:01:50 PM
Midsomer Murders Launches Production On Landmark 25th Season
Produced by Bentley Productions and commissioned by ITV in the U.K., Midsomer Murders continues to be a ratings draw across nearly 200 territories.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, March 25, 2025 7:06:04 AM
Theo Kingma Dies: Former HFPA President Was 58
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TV News Check at Tuesday, March 25, 2025 7:06:02 AM
Ari Emanuel Scores $174M Cash Payout In Endeavor Go-Private Deal
The executive rolled over ownership interests with a total value of $290.27 million, per the disclosure with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, March 25, 2025 6:05:56 AM
IAB Benchmarks AI Adoption, Evolving Impact On Advertising
Despite a plethora of challenges that artificial intelligence brings to the advertising industry, advancements in the technology will change even the fundamentals of how brands, agencies and publishers reach and interact with consumers. Not all in the industry are ready for the change, according to findings released today by the Interactive Advertising Bureau.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, March 25, 2025 6:05:54 AM
Why you should be skeptical of that leaked audio of JD Vance criticizing Elon Musk
From X to TikTok, several users claimed to share “leaked” audio of Vice President JD Vance expressing frustration with billionaire businessman and presidential adviser Elon Musk. “Leaked audio of JD […]
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Poynter Institute at Tuesday, March 25, 2025 5:07:34 AM
Michael Martin Leaves WXMI Grand Rapids After 11+ Years
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TV News Check at Tuesday, March 25, 2025 2:07:25 AM
A+E Global Expands Integration With FreeWheels Audience Manager
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TV News Check at Tuesday, March 25, 2025 2:07:24 AM
CBS Mornings Is Leaving Its Times Square Studio Amid Paramount Cost-Cutting
Faced with shrinking revenue, the program led by Gayle King is returning to the networks West Side broadcast center later this year.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, March 25, 2025 2:07:24 AM
Former WTIC Reporter Matt Caron Posts Video About His Layoff And The State of Journalism
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TV News Check at Tuesday, March 25, 2025 1:05:45 AM
Netflixs $275 Million The Electric State Has Fallen Flat. No Matter?
The films struggles have elicited no more than a shrug inside the company, demonstrating how different Netflix is from traditional studios.
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TV News Check at Tuesday, March 25, 2025 1:05:43 AM
Voice Of America Journalists Sue Trump Officials For Dismantling The Outlet
The lawsuit asks a federal judge to order Trump administration officials to restore VOA. ( Andrew Harnik/AP )
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TV News Check at Tuesday, March 25, 2025 1:05:41 AM
A Media Start-Up Was Granted USAID Funds. It Still Hasnt Been Paid
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TV News Check at Tuesday, March 25, 2025 1:05:39 AM
NAB Show: FOR-A Introducing Software-Defined Live Production Platform
In response to the global increase of live video production and the desire for cost-effective, flexible production platforms, FOR-A will introduce FOR-A Impulse during the NAB Show (April 6-9, Las Vegas Convention Center). …
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TV News Check at Monday, March 24, 2025 6:06:47 PM
CNN Hires Chief Content Officer Amid Digital Rebuild
Amanda Wills rejoins the cable news brand after leading video at The Wall Street Journal.
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TV News Check at Monday, March 24, 2025 6:06:38 PM
Synamedia Unveils Quortex Switch For Enhanced Multi-CDN Management
Synamedia, a provider of video software solutions, has launched Quortex Switch, a next-generation SaaS-based multi-CDN management tool designed to optimize streaming costs, quality and reliability. Based on the latest content …
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TV News Check at Monday, March 24, 2025 12:05:12 PM
Little House On The Prairie Alum Jack Lilley Dies At 91
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TV News Check at Monday, March 24, 2025 7:04:13 AM
Bob Iger Says AI May Be Most Powerful Technology That Our Company Has Ever Seen
The Disney CEO says that he is focused on protecting the company's IP and that creators are respected, even as the tech advances.
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TV News Check at Monday, March 24, 2025 1:07:07 AM
Apple Losing Over $1 Billion A Year On Streaming: Report
Apple is losing more than $1 billion a year on streamer Apple TV+, according to a report in the Information that cited two people familiar with the matter. The tech giant has spent over $5 billion a year on content since launching Apple TV+ in 2019 but trimmed that by about $500 million last year.
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TV News Check at Monday, March 24, 2025 1:07:05 AM
Disney Shareholders Reject Proposal To Cut Ties With Human Rights Campaign
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TV News Check at Monday, March 24, 2025 1:07:03 AM