David Folkenflik appears in the following:
Transparency Advocates Fear Trump Officials Will Block Flow of Information to Public
Friday, February 03, 2017
In the campaign, Trump was a dogged advocate for accountability and disclosure. In office, his administration has shown slim inclination to embrace transparency. Open government advocates are worried.
CNN Beefs Up Investigative Reporting
Monday, January 30, 2017
The new effort will be guided by two legendary investigative journalists and will involve at least a dozen new hires and the creation of a new digital home for the new unit.
White House Strategist Steve Bannon Sets Up Fight With News Media
Friday, January 27, 2017
Top White House strategist Steve Bannon blasted the press this week, casting it as the opposition and telling news media that it should "keep its mouth shut." The media outcry has been strong.
Delusions Or Deceptions? White House 'Alternative Facts' Rile Press
Monday, January 23, 2017
President Trump and his top aides spent their first weekend in the White House threatening reporters and insisting on the veracity of demonstrably false statements.
President Trump's Relationship With The Media Gets Off To A Rocky Start
Monday, January 23, 2017
After White House spokesman Sean Spicer called in the media Saturday to berate reporting on inaugural crowd size, White House counselor Kellyanne Conway introduced the concept of "alternative facts."
A Testy Week Between Trump And The Media
Sunday, January 15, 2017
The relationship between Donald Trump, members of his staff, and members of the press has been tested during a week of heated exchanges.
Trump Is Bringing His Love-Excoriate Relationship With Media Into Office
Saturday, January 14, 2017
As during the campaign, the president-elect wants the established media's attention and craves its respect — but gladly will feed outlets into the news grinder if they cross him. Ask CNN and BuzzFeed.
Trump Continues Attacks On The Media During News Conference
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Donald Trump's attacks on the media dominated his first news conference since being elected president. He singled out BuzzFeed and CNN for criticism.
Trump Criticizes 'BuzzFeed' For Unverified Story About His Ties To Russia
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Donald Trump held his first news conference since the election on Wednesday, and made nice with some news organizations, while going after others. Trump was sharply critical of BuzzFeed for running an unverified story that Russia has "compromising" information about him.
Fox News Allegedly Settled Sexual Harassment Case Against Bill O'Reilly
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Fox News has another sexual harassment story on its hands, this one involving Bill O'Reilly, arguably the network's biggest star. O'Reilly was accused of harassing another Fox employee, reporter Juliet Huddy, in 2011. Published reports confirmed by NPR indicate 21st Century Fox paid Huddy a sum "in the high six figures" to drop the matter.
President-Elect Donald Trump Will Hold First Press Conference Since Before Election
Sunday, January 08, 2017
Trump will hold a news conference Wednesday. NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik says, historically, leaders have distinguished "news" from "press" conferences to undercut the role of the press.
Rising Star Megyn Kelly To Leave Fox News For NBC
Wednesday, January 04, 2017
A statement released on Tuesday by NBC News said Megyn Kelly will host a weekday morning program and will also have a Sunday evening show. The switch will take place later this year.
Trump Essay Signals Shift In Approach For 'Teen Vogue'
Friday, December 23, 2016
An essay posted earlier this month about the concept gas-lighting and how it applied to the 2016 elections highlighted a surprising seriousness of purpose from a magazine traditionally devoted to fashion and pop culture. NPR profiles the two 20-something editors of Teen Vogue.
Radio's Diane Rehm, A Mainstay Of Civil Discourse, Signs Off
Friday, December 23, 2016
After more than three decades and thousands of episodes, Rehm is stepping away from the broadcast microphone. But her successful show, with millions of listeners, almost didn't get off the ground.
'RT America': The One News Outlet For Which Trump Retains An Unexpected Affinity
Thursday, December 15, 2016
During the election, Donald Trump gave interviews to 'RT' — an English language network owned by the Russian government. NPR looks at the Trump Camp relationship with the Russian propaganda channel.
How to Report on Hacked or Leaked Information
Thursday, December 15, 2016
A review of the tough editorial decisions that media outlets face when deciding how and what to report on in the case of hacked or leaked material.
An Obama-Backed Change At Voice Of America Has Trump Critics Worried
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Leadership of the federal government's foreign news service is shifting from a bipartisan governing board to a CEO. Some worry that could leave the broadcaster subject to White House pressure.
Trump's Continued Ties To 'Celebrity Apprentice' Raise More Conflict Questions
Friday, December 09, 2016
The disclosure of the president-elect's involvement on the NBC show instantly raised questions on twin grounds — that it could serve as a distraction and represent one more conflict of interest.
Radio Conspiracy Theorist Claims Ear Of Trump, Pushes 'Pizzagate' Fictions
Tuesday, December 06, 2016
Alex Jones, whose radio show is carried by more than 160 stations, has also said the Sept. 11 attacks were an inside job and the mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school never happened.
Trump Is Meeting With 'The New York Times' After All
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
The president-elect had tweeted that the meeting was off because the Times had changed the terms. The newspaper said it was Trump's team that was attempting to alter terms.
