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Reliable Sources

Reliable Sources examined how journalists did their jobs and how the media affected the stories they cover.

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Getty's John Moore describes his iconic border photo -- and what it doesn't show Jun 22, 2018

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John Moore's photo of a crying girl at the U.S. border became a symbol of Trump's family separations policy. But the girl wasn't actually separated from her mother. Moore talks with Brian Stelter about how the photo was used on the cover of Time magazine and how pro-Trump media outlets weaponized the controversy over the photo. No matter what, it is an "honest" picture, Moore said, displaying the pain of migrants who cross into the country. He also discusses the broader challenges of covering immigration.

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Top story on Father's Day: migrant families; Karem not sorry for briefing room outburst; Trump's 'vicious cycle' of dishonesty; How to make a 'truth sandwich'; Rob Reiner on Trump, the probe and the press; Stelter on the AT&T deal and CNN's future; Vice: Jun 17, 2018

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Top story on Father's Day: migrant families; Karem not sorry for briefing room outburst; Trump's 'vicious cycle' of dishonesty; How to make a 'truth sandwich'; Rob Reiner on Trump, the probe and the press; Stelter on the AT&T deal and CNN's future; Vice: a company 'built on hype'

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George Lakoff says Trump "weaponizes words." A solution? The "truth sandwich" Jun 14, 2018

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Linguist George Lakoff, a vocal critic of President Trump, tells Brian Stelter that news outlets are empowering Trump to "lie" to the public. He's critical of Stelter and other journalists for repeating Trump's claims, even in the context of fact-checking. He makes the cases that Trump has "turned words into weapons," and "he's winning the linguistic war."

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Don't hit snooze on the news, Stelter says; "News fatigue" challenges readers and reporters; Where Trump heard about this conspiracy theory; Editor reacts to seizure of reporter's data; Jason Rezaian: How Bourdain changed my life; Media guidelines for cov Jun 10, 2018

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Don't hit snooze on the news, Stelter says; "News fatigue" challenges readers and reporters; Where Trump heard about this conspiracy theory; Editor reacts to seizure of reporter's data; Jason Rezaian: How Bourdain changed my life; Media guidelines for covering suicide responsibly; What's broken about media? Can it be fixed?

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Adam Davidson foresees the 'end stage of the Trump presidency' Jun 08, 2018

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The New Yorker's Adam Davidson joins Brian Stelter to discuss the importance of covering the "big picture" among all the incremental news stories about Trump. Davidson believes there is sufficient proof of collusion and numerous examples of Trump-related corruption. He makes the case that we're in the "end stage" of the Trump presidency.

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Are we in the eye of the Trump hurricane?; How the media is covering Melania's absence; Barr and Bee: A media double standard?; Is the media failing Puerto Rico?; Celebrity pardons: Trump's media strategy; The journalistic ethics of faking a death Jun 03, 2018

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Are we in the eye of the Trump hurricane?; How the media is covering Melania's absence; Barr and Bee: A media double standard?; Is the media failing Puerto Rico?; Celebrity pardons: Trump's media strategy; The journalistic ethics of faking a death

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Is the media failing Puerto Rico? David Begnaud weighs in from San Juan May 31, 2018

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CBS correspondent David Begnaud explains the new Harvard study that estimates the death toll from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico may be more than 4,600. Why has this shocking research been overshadowed by other news? How are people in Puerto Rico reacting? Brian Stelter also asks Begnaud about the federal response to the disaster and his own use of social media to highlight neglected stories from the island.

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How to cover Trump's lies; Missing migrant kids: How the story went viral; Why Pruitt is hiding from the press; Donté Stallworth on the new kneeling policy; Countering Hannity's bid to discredit Mueller; This is Bernstein's "bottom line" about Trump May 27, 2018

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Sarah Westwood, Daniel Dale and Joan Walsh discuss Trump's truth problem with Brian Stelter. Dale says "incessant dishonesty" is "a central feature of his presidency," yet it's too often treated as "a side show rather than the central story." He says journalists should keep Trump's lies front and center.;Trump is trying to shift blame for government decisions that cause immigrant children to be separated from their parents. Daniel Dale points out that Trump officials have "owned" the new policy, while Trump himself is blaming Democrats. Walsh asks, "Where do we draw the line in cruelty?"; Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee and Mother Jones reporter Rebecca Leber join Brian Stelter to discuss the EPA's lack of transparency. EPA officials blocked some journalists from attending a recent speech by EPA chief Scott Pruitt. "I'm not gonna stand for it," says Kildee, a Democrat who is calling for an investigation.; Trump on NFL players who don't stand for the anthem: "Maybe you shouldn't be in the country." Former player Donté Stallworth's reaction: "I think it's detestable for the president to use that type of rhetoric, especially towards American citizens who are peacefully protesting."; New York Times media columnist Jim Rutenberg discusses Sean Hannity's anti-Mueller and anti-media talking points, plus the need to inform the public about how the media really works. Rutenberg previews the new inside-the-NYT series called "The Fourth Estate."; "Trump does not want this story told -- that's the bottom line." Carl Bernstein says the president wants to bury the Mueller probe because "Mueller has the ability and the facts to reveal him, Donald Trump, in a really terrible light."

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Glenn Kessler, the WashPost's fact-checker, says Trump's truth problem is getting worse May 25, 2018

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How many Pinocchios this time? That's what Glenn Kessler decides. President Trump keeps the chief writer of the WashPost's The Fact Checker blog very busy. Kessler tells Brian Stelter about the Post's measurement of Trump's 3,000 "false or misleading claims" and gets into the debate about whether to call something a "lie." Kessler also explains why he prefers "divided government" and what he misses about previous administrations.

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Stelter asks Conway: Where is Trump getting his info?; Conway says White House is hunting for leakers; Stelter: Is Trump "hiding" from the press?; Does Giuliani have a press strategy?; Are Michael Avenatti's 15 minutes up?; "Flipping the script" after mas May 20, 2018

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Stelter asks Conway: Where is Trump getting his info?; Conway says White House is hunting for leakers; Stelter: Is Trump "hiding" from the press?; Does Giuliani have a press strategy?; Are Michael Avenatti's 15 minutes up?; "Flipping the script" after mass shootings; Trump targeting Amazon -- and the Post?; Putting Trump's "animals" remark in context

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