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Friday, September 23 2016

  • OTM's Post-Debate Blather Bingo Board! (TM) September 23, 2016

    The first Clinton-Trump debate is coming, and the pundits will be a-punditin'. Join us&nbsp;for "Post-Debate Blather Bingo" to make sense of the spin room's go-to tropes. (article)

  • Freedom of Information September 23, 2016

    What really happened in Charlotte? Plus: improving the Wireless Emergency Alert system;&nbsp;the troubling legacy of an Al Qaeda cleric; and the challenges of reporting on prison strikes. (episode)

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    • What Happened in Charlotte September 23, 2016

      Details in the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott continue to emerge. What we know for certain: it's about more than a book versus a gun.

    • The Manhunt Message September 23, 2016

      Last Monday, New York City authorities sent a push alert to millions of New Yorkers warning&nbsp;them about a suspect. But with no photo and only 90 characters, what good could it do?

    • Fighting the Specter of Terror September 23, 2016

      How do you fight a terrorist who died five years ago? A look at Al Qaeda propagandist Anwar al-Awlaki's posthumous existence&nbsp;inspiring jihadists on the internet.

    • Organizing a National Prison Strike From Behind Bars September 23, 2016

      Inmates across the country have stopped working in order to end what they call "prison slavery."

    • The Trouble With Reporting On Prisons September 23, 2016

      Prisoners across the country are demanding better living conditions and rights, but&nbsp;restrictive access and interview policies prevent us from hearing them.

    • Great is Peter Thiel and Most Worthy of Praise September 23, 2016

      Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel funded the lawsuit that sunk Gawker. Now, a fellowship is enticing&nbsp;journalists&nbsp;to investigate Thiel's businesses--definitely not as payback.