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Friday, September 1 2017

  • Unnatural Disaster September 1, 2017

    Hurricane Harvey makes landfall, bringing with it a familiar set of media tropes. Plus: why there's no such thing as a "natural" disaster; and the September "meat grinder" in DC.&nbsp; (episode)

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    • Reporting A Disaster Before It Happens September 1, 2017

      Last year, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica reported on why Houston was so prone to flooding, and what would happen in a massive rainstorm.&nbsp;

    • Breaking News Consumer's Handbook: Storm Edition September 1, 2017

      We examine the myths, misleading language, and tired media narratives that clog up storm coverage.

    • Flood of Lies September 1, 2017

      Revisiting the story of Sal and Mabel Mangano, nursing home owners who became media scapegoats for the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina.

    • "A Total Meat Grinder" September 1, 2017

      Former White House Chief Strategist has warned that September could be the "breaking point" for the Trump presidency.&nbsp;Haven't we heard that before?