Mark Memmott appears in the following:
Guidance: Today's Foul Language
Friday, April 19, 2019
In a tweet this morning, the president uses the word "bullshit" to characterize some of the "statements made in the 'Report' about me."
On References In The Mueller Report To Evidence Of Lying
Friday, April 19, 2019
When reporting about this, frame it as "evidence," not proof, that the aides to the president were "asked to lie." And attribute the evidence to Mueller's investigation.
Guidance: On The President's Use Of The F-word
Thursday, April 18, 2019
We are not going to repeat on the air a quote attributed to President Trump in the Mueller report in which he dropped an F-bomb.
Guidance: Social Media Rules Of The Road For 'Mueller Report' News
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Today is as important as any to protecting NPR's reputation as a trusted news source. How we behave on social media is going to matter a lot.
Guidance: It Is Not 'Mueller Time'
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
That supposedly clever line has been used before — many times. We do not need to do that.
Guidance On The Words 'Apprehended' And 'Arrested' When Covering Border Crossings
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Don't simply say that all those who have crossed the southern border and been detained have been "arrested." Not everyone has been, or will be, charged with a crime.
Names Remain Our Bane, Read The Training Team's Tips To Get Them Right
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Also, it's important to get them right from the start – in DACS, in scripts and in notes that show up in story collections. A mistake in any one of those places could find its way to the audience.
It's That Time Again: Don't Be Fooled Today By Real Fake News
Monday, April 01, 2019
Be skeptical. Be very skeptical.
Guidance For All Stories: 'Under Fire,' & Other Such Clichés Are Banned
Friday, March 15, 2019
We should not use gun- or violence-related clichés in our reports — no matter the subject and especially not when another mass shooting is in the news.
Let's Move Away From Calling It A 'Manifesto'
Friday, March 15, 2019
The gunman in New Zealand reportedly left behind something we can simply call a "statement."
Guidance: On Names, The 'Manifesto' And Other New Zealand Mass Shooting Details
Friday, March 15, 2019
Deputy Managing Editors are in charge of key aspects of our coverage.
Guidance: Don't Use Candidates' First Names Or Nicknames In Later References
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke would be "O'Rourke." Just as Sen. Bernie Sanders would be "Sanders" and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez would be "Ocasio-Cortez," not "AOC."
Guidance: On Covering Another Media Outlet's Scoop
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Here's who needs to be involved and who needs to sign off when we're reporting another media outlet's important scoop that's based on an unnamed source or sources.
It's Time To Remind Everyone: There's No Second 'S' In 'Daylight Saving'
Friday, March 08, 2019
Fair warning: Anyone who says or writes "daylight savings" will get a robocall from Korva at 2 a.m. Sunday.
When Spock Was Disarmed, Was He Unfazed Or Unphased? Or Both?
Thursday, February 28, 2019
To be "unfazed" is to be undaunted or not perturbed. To be "unphased" is not the same thing.
No Internal Edits From Cohen Hearing; No Clips Of Offensive Language Without OKs
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
The lawyer's prepared remarks include language we need to discuss.
Reminder: It Is The 'Democratic Party,' Not 'Democrat Party'
Monday, February 25, 2019
NPR avoids loaded language and the way that party is referred to can be just that.
Save Yourself From A Correction: Don't Put A 'U' In Colombia
Monday, February 25, 2019
The country isn't spelled the way the New York university spells its name.
Reminder About When To Use (And Not Use) The Word 'Parishioner'
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
When discussing members of a church, the word doesn't apply to those in "non-hierarchal Protestant denominations," the AP advises.
As Somber Anniversaries Approach, A Reminder About Superlatives
Thursday, February 07, 2019
"Worst," "deadliest" and other such labels do not automatically have to be attached to mass shootings.