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Friday, May 12 2017

  • Shiny Objects May 12, 2017

    What is the press learning about how to cover President Trump? And what is&nbsp;the public learning? Plus:&nbsp;unpacking communications around Comey, and understanding a right-wing media&nbsp;machine. (episode)

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    • Keeping the Story Straight on Comey May 12, 2017

      When it comes to Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday, the administration can't seem to keep its story straight.

    • Sinclair & the Growing Reach of Conservative Media May 12, 2017

      If Sinclair Broadcast Group buys Tribune, it will become the largest TV broadcasting company in the country.&nbsp;Will the company&nbsp;use its access&nbsp;to spread a right-wing message?

    • Why Normal News Language Is Unfit for Trump May 12, 2017

      Journalists frequently attribute statements to&nbsp;"The White House" but Jay Rosen says that phrase has become meaningless because&nbsp;Trump's administration can't speak on his behalf.

    • "The Subject Is the Proper Noun Donald Trump" May 12, 2017

      Glenn Thrush, of The New York Times,&nbsp;explains what it's like to report on Donald Trump and his administration, and what the public learns from the chaos at&nbsp;the White House.

    • Bad News Isn't the Whole Story May 12, 2017

      Journalists are trained to report on problems. The case for reporting on solutions, too.&nbsp;