David Folkenflik appears in the following:
In A $30 Billion Deal, Viacom And CBS Are Joining Forces
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Viacom and CBS are merging to make an entertainment giant, but it will still be smaller than its competitors.
Viacom And CBS Agree To Merge In $30B Deal
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Viacom Chief Executive Bob Backish is to oversee the new company, to be called ViacomCBS. The new chairwoman of the combined company is to be Shari Redstone, president of National Amusements.
Examining The Media Coverage Involving Jeffrey Epstein
Monday, August 12, 2019
We check on how the media has covered Jeffrey Epstein, and the accusations and investigations that ended with Epstein's death in federal custody.
NPR Announces Newsroom Job Cuts Amid Restructuring
Tuesday, August 06, 2019
NPR's newsroom is reducing some jobs as part of a restructuring move that is also adding positions in other areas, NPR's editorial chief announced Tuesday.
Gannett Plans To Merge With New Media Investment Group
Monday, August 05, 2019
The nation's two largest newspaper groups plan to merge. Gannett will be acquired by New Media Investment Group, which owns Gatehouse. The cash and stock deal values Gannett at about $1.4 billion.
Media Organizations Differ In Approaches To Covering President Trump's Tweets
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
How should media organizations react when they suspect President Trump is baiting them with tweets? Some argue they need to stop, others say you have to cover the news.
News Media Wrestle With How To Describe Some Of Trump's Tweets
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
President Trump's tweets regarding four Democratic congresswomen of color were condemned by fellow Democrats as racist. Most media struggled early on whether to call the tweets racist.
Longtime Newspaper To Shut Down In Youngstown, Ohio
Thursday, July 04, 2019
Youngstown, Ohio, will soon be without a newspaper. For 150 years, the town has been served by The Vindicator. Now the owners say the paper's long run will come to an end on Aug. 31.
Cash-Strapped NRA Shuts Down Its Online Channel NRATV
Thursday, June 27, 2019
The National Rifle Association will stop producing new content for its online streaming service, NRATV. The move is described as a strategic change but is also part of a fight over the group's future.
'New York Times' Publisher Defends Paper Against Trump's 'Treason' Accusations
Thursday, June 20, 2019
New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger defended the paper against ongoing attacks by President Trump in an opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal.
'Sports Illustrated' Is Sold Again, But Publishing Won't Shift To New Owner Yet
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Authentic Brands Group is buying the iconic magazine to take advantage of licensing opportunities. Meredith Corp., which acquired it in 2018, will continue to publish the magazine.
Tampered Videos Threaten To Hijack 2020 Political Conversations
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Videos suggesting that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was drunk and slurring her words went viral. They were proven to be fake but the damage was done. Should Facebook have taken them down?
CBS News Places Gayle King Front And Center In Revamp
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
CBS's Gayle King is having a moment at a time of scandals and ratings struggles at the network. She has emerged with a hefty new contract and a new team as the new CBS This Morning debuted Monday.
Gayle King Is Front And Center After 'CBS This Morning' Revamp
Monday, May 20, 2019
CBS' Gayle King is having a moment at a time of scandals and ratings struggles at the network. She's emerged with a hefty new contract and a new team as the new CBS This Morning debuts Monday.
Police Raid Of Journalist's Home In San Francisco Sets Off First Amendment Firestorm
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
San Francisco police raided a freelance journalist's home on Friday to find out the source of a damaging leak. The raid set off a firestorm and plays into broader fears about press freedoms.
CBS News Announces Changes To Flagship Shows
Monday, May 06, 2019
CBS News is changing the lineup of its flagship shows: CBS This Morning and CBS Evening News — amid rating concerns, and fallout from sexual harassment revelations.
New CBS News President Aims To Make Mark On Network With Staff Shake-Up
Sunday, May 05, 2019
Amid sagging ratings, CBS News President Susan Zirinsky plans to rebuild the network's flagship morning and evening broadcasts around several rising stars.
Mueller Report: How Truthful Has The Trump Administration Been?
Friday, April 19, 2019
The special counsel report laid bare a number of examples of White House officials who publicly lied, or were asked to by the president. Under oath, they told Mueller's team something different.
A Look At Julian Assange's Legacy — And The Surprising Reach Of His Influence
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks, was arrested in London Thursday. He is charged with a single count of conspiracy related to the release of secret U.S. government documents in 2010.
'National Enquirer' And American Media's Other Tabloids Are For Sale
Thursday, April 11, 2019
American Media announced it is trying to sell its tabloids. The company, CEO David Pecker and the National Enquirer have been embroiled in controversies surrounding President Trump.