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Friday, May 13 2016

  • Trending Topics May 13, 2016

    What's worse: an algorithm controlling the news you see, or humans? Plus, being public editor; normalizing Trump; and when Anthony Weiner ran for mayor. (episode)

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    • Facebook Caught Doing Journalism May 13, 2016

      Why we should be more worried about Facebook's algorithms than its human "curators" delivering us our news.&nbsp;

    • Nationalize Facebook May 13, 2016

      Conservatives were quick to decry Facebook's&nbsp;"liberal bias"&nbsp;-- but others&nbsp;say the problem is concentration, not conviction. Robert McChesney on the dangers of media consolidation.

    • The Public Editor Says Goodbye May 13, 2016

      Margaret Sullivan has just wrapped up four years as the public editor for The New York Times. Was she able to change practices&nbsp;at the paper of record?

    • The Rise, Fall & Redemption (?) of Anthony Weiner May 13, 2016

      You might remember him as "Carlos Danger," but a new documentary sets out to show that Anthony Weiner is more than a punchline.&nbsp;

    • How Not To Normalize Trump May 13, 2016

      "Who will Trump's VP pick be? Where does he stand on tax policy? Is he acting more presidential?" Bob says: "Who cares?!" The press must stay on the real story: his dangerous statements.