David Folkenflik

David Folkenflik appears in the following:

Ozy shuts down after accusations of deceit, as high-profile backers peel away

Saturday, October 02, 2021

The digital media company Ozy shut down late Friday after The New York Times and other outlets documented allegations that it deceptively promoted both itself and its charismatic CEO.

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Ozy's Carlos Watson resigns from NPR corporate board after week of scandal

Friday, October 01, 2021

Ozy co-founder Carlos Watson resigned from NPR's board of directors days after The New York Times revealed that an Ozy principal had impersonated a YouTube executive in a meeting with Goldman Sachs.

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Two Supreme Court justices could have a big impact on the freedom of the press

Friday, October 01, 2021

At a time when so many people have filed lawsuits against news outlets, two Supreme Court justices' willingness to revisit Sullivan v The New York Times could upset a balancing act.

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The Alleged Deceit Behind Ozy Media's Public Meltdown

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

The media company Ozy seemed like a digital success story, but a New York Times column has raised questions about whether that's a mirage created by a charismatic leader.

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Public And Media Feed Off Each Other's Obsession With Gabby Petito Case

Saturday, September 25, 2021

The disappearance and death of Gabby Petito has received a lot of media coverage. Why is that, when the families of others who have gone missing are begging for attention?

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Trump Sues His Niece Mary And 'The New York Times' Over Tax Return Stories

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

The former president has sued the newspaper, three of its reporters and Mary Trump, his niece, over a 2018 investigation of his tax returns. He accuses Mary of breaking a confidentiality agreement.

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Controversial British TV Host Piers Morgan Will Soon Have A Show On Fox

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Piers Morgan, the British journalist and former CNN host, has joined Rupert Murdoch's News Corp and Fox News Media in a global deal that includes a new TV show in early 2022.

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A Right-Wing Media Outfit Powers Larry Elder's Bid For California Governor

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Conservative talk show host Larry Elder's long-shot bid to unseat California Gov. Gavin Newsom relies on the support of Salem Media Group, the right-wing network that employs him.

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Recall Frontrunner Larry Elder's Success Speaks To Conservative Media's Influence

Monday, September 13, 2021

Larry Elder has emerged as the most likely candidate to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., if the recall succeeds. The conservative talk show host would owe a lot to his employer, Salem Media Group.

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For 8 Years, A 'Wall Street Journal' Story Haunted His Career. Now He Wants It Fixed

Tuesday, September 07, 2021

Former U.S. Education Department official Robert Shireman is asking The Wall Street Journal to correct a story from 2013 that continues to fuel false accusations. The paper has declined his request.

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U.S. Media Groups Seek To Get Afghan Journalists Out Of Afghanistan

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Top executives of leading U.S. newspapers are turning to the Biden administration for help in getting Afghan journalists out of that country. Reporters say they believe the threat is dire.

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Coverage Of The Claims Against Gov. Cuomo Is Everywhere — Except His Brother's Show

Wednesday, August 04, 2021

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo never covered the sexual misconduct probe into Gov. Andrew Cuomo on his show. The state attorney general's report showed he advised his brother on responding to the allegations.

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'Washington Post' Reporter Sues Paper Over Gender Discrimination

Saturday, July 24, 2021

Washington Post reporter Felicia Sonmez is suing the paper and a former executive editor. She alleges she was barred from covering Me Too-related stories because she is a sexual assault survivor.

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ESPN's Maria Taylor Is Leaving The Network After A Colleague's Remarks About Race

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Sports anchor Maria Taylor quit ESPN after contract talks broke down and a white colleague suggested that Taylor was promoted because she is Black.

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'I Believe In The Science Of Vaccination': Fox Hosts Like Sean Hannity Change Tune

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Fox News anchor Sean Hannity urged viewers Monday to "take Covid seriously," and to believe in the science. It contradicts what he and other top anchors at Fox have said over and over again.

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Latina Journalists' Ousters From Denver TV Powerhouse Spark Outrage

Sunday, July 18, 2021

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists and Denver officials are calling for the firing of KUSA 9News leaders after three Latina on-air reporters were dismissed over the course of a year.

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Latina Journalists Who Challenged TV Station Leaders Were Let Go In Short Succession

Friday, July 16, 2021

At KUSA-TV in Denver, Colo., three Latina journalists were let go in short succession. Each had challenged station leaders on how they cover issues affecting Latinos in Colorado.

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A Report Clears Federal Officials Who Were Suspended By A Trump Appointee Over VOA

Saturday, July 10, 2021

The State Department inspector general says six executives at the U.S. Agency for Global Media were unfairly punished after they raised concerns about steps taken under Trump appointee Michael Pack.

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After Contentious Debate, UNC Grants Tenure To Nikole Hannah-Jones

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's trustees' earlier refusal to take up her case inspired a bruising national debate over race, journalism and academic freedom.

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Tucker Carlson Says The NSA Wants Him Off The Air. Fox News Isn't Following His Lead

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

The Fox News star claims the National Security Agency has seen his emails and texts and plans to leak them to force him off the air. But the network hasn't backed up those claims with any reporting.

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