David Folkenflik

David Folkenflik appears in the following:

Opinion: 'New York Times' Argues Ronan Farrow Stretches The Facts. It's Messy

Friday, May 22, 2020

New York Times media columnist Ben Smith argues Ronan Farrow stretches his claims beyond the facts. The Pulitzer Prize-winning Farrow says his critics are missing the larger picture.

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Fresh Newsroom Cuts At Tribune Stir Mistrust As 'Vulture' Investor Looms

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

In recent years, Tribune Publishing executives have prospered while newsrooms endured cuts and layoffs. Many journalists say they resent new cutbacks and fear Alden Global Capital's growing influence.

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$4.7 Million Gift To Propel Public Radio Coverage in Midwest, California

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Philanthropists Eric and Wendy Schmidt's $4.7 million contribution will help public radio stations increase news coverage in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska as well as California.

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FCC Fines Sinclair Record $48 Million For Deceptive Bid For Tribune Stations

Thursday, May 07, 2020

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai called Sinclair's conduct "completely unacceptable" in pursuing Tribune Media. Sinclair has close ties to the Trump administration but received a record $48 million fine.

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New York Attorney General Investigates Sexual Misconduct Allegations At NBC News

Tuesday, May 05, 2020

New York attorney general has launched an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations at NBC News. The departure of chairman Andy Lack was announced on Monday.

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NBC News Chief Andrew Lack Out After Tenure Marked By Scandal

Monday, May 04, 2020

Andrew Lack was brought in to steady NBC News after a scandal led to the suspension of anchor Brian Williams. Instead, Lack oversaw debacles involving Harvey Weinstein, Matt Lauer and Megyn Kelly.

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Newspapers Are Reassigning Sports Journalists As Pro Seasons Are Put Off

Thursday, April 30, 2020

As sports events are canceled, newspapers around the country are now reassigning sports journalists to cover other subjects — including the pandemic.

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Fox News Executive Tries To Rein In Stars As They Cheer On Anti-Lockdown Rallies

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Fox News stars have championed protests against governors who have ordered shutdowns to contain the pandemic. A top Fox executive ordered hosts to acknowledge health risks posed by the rallies.

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'Chicago Tribune' Reporters Face Tumultuous Times During Pandemic

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Reporters at the Chicago Tribune are covering stories that put them in close contact with COVID-19. Meanwhile, their pay is being cut and their company is preparing to be taken over by a hedge fund.

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Bloomberg News Killed Investigation, Fired Reporter, Then Sought To Silence His Wife

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

The investigation into Chinese political elites would "wipe out everything we've tried to build there," Matthew Winkler, Bloomberg's editor-in-chief at the time, said on audiotape obtained by NPR.

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White House Attacks Voice Of America Over China Coronavirus Coverage

Friday, April 10, 2020

The Trump administration alleges the Voice of America is relaying Chinese propaganda. Founded at the dawn of World War Two, the government-funded news agency is independent by law.

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'She'll Fit Right In': Combative TV Pundit's Meteoric Rise To Trump White House

Thursday, April 09, 2020

The White House's new chief spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany has a flair for confrontational and sometimes untrue assertions on cable news — much like her boss, the president.

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NPR Names Poynter's Kelly McBride As 6th Public Editor

Monday, April 06, 2020

Media ethicist Kelly McBride of the Poynter Institute has been named NPR's public editor, an in-house advocate for listeners and newsroom watchdog.

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Dr. Anthony Fauci Is Talking To Just About Anyone About The Coronavirus

Wednesday, April 01, 2020

From Fox News to NBA star Stephen Curry's podcast, Dr. Anthony Fauci has done interviews with all sorts of media to get the word out about the science behind COVID-19 public health recommendations.

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Facebook Pledges $100 Million To Aid News Outlets Hit Hard By Pandemic

Monday, March 30, 2020

Facebook says it will give $25 million to help smaller U.S. newsrooms cover the coronavirus. It's pledging $75 million to buy ads in publications in the U.S. and pandemic hot spots in Europe.

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Pandemic Threatens Local Papers Even As Readers Devour Their Coverage

Friday, March 27, 2020

The coronavirus recession hit local newspapers almost immediately. Many have already instituted layoffs or suspended publishing. Some may never come back.

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Historic Games, Documentaries And ... Marble Races: ESPN Without Live Sports

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

ESPN calls itself the "worldwide leader in sports," but there are few live sports to show. So it's scrambling to fill the time, offering diversions like cherry pit spitting and marble racing.

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'The New York Times,' The Unreliable Source And The Exposé That Missed The Mark

Thursday, March 12, 2020

The New York Times' exposé of star litigator David Boies' efforts against Jeffrey Epstein's estate and social circle took inspiration from a source who appears to have lied. Did the reporting hold up?

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Trump 2020 Sues 'Washington Post,' Days After 'N.Y. Times' Defamation Suit

Tuesday, March 03, 2020

In the latest salvo against media outlets, the campaign is targeting opinion pieces that invoke concerns that Donald Trump invited aid from Russia to boost his electoral fortunes.

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Chris Matthews Is Out At MSNBC

Monday, March 02, 2020

Chris Matthews is stepping down as anchor of MSNBC's politics talk show Hardball. He resigned and retired abruptly Monday night following mounting criticism over embarrassing on-air moments.

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