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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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Jon Allsop on covering the coverage of COP26 and climate, "the biggest story in the world" Nov 12, 2021

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Media reporter Jon Allsop, speaking from the sidelines of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, shares his reporting and analysis about how the gathering is being covered. Allsop, the author of CJR's The Media Today newsletter, tells Brian Stelter that "this summit brings all the storylines together." He describes the unequal nature of global news coverage, citing a "huge equality problem" that is evident at the summit, and major investments by outlets like The New York Times. "This is a huge news peg," he says, but reporters will need to stay on the story and see if countries "actually follow through on the pledges that they made here."

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November 7, 2021: Election postmortem for the press; how pro-Trump outlets are trying to erase Jan. 6 reality; are newsrooms in a "woke stranglehold?" Nov 07, 2021

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Plus: A Covid vaccine conspiracist within the White House press corps; a new aid for local news; why spyware is a 'worst nightmare' for journalists. Natasha Alford says. Natasha Alford, Claire Atkinson, Nicole Hemmer, Batya Ungar-Sargon, Steven Waldman, and Nicole Perlroth join Brian Stelter.

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Brian Rosenwald discusses right-wing talk radio, this week's elections, and conservative media as 'a soap opera for men' Nov 04, 2021

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Brian Rosenwald, the author of "Talk Radio's America," analyzes the influence of right-wing media echo chambers on the off-year elections and talks more broadly about the impact of media on voting patterns. Rosenwald also discusses some of the factors that make right-wing radio popular: hosts frame the world into good guys and villains, creating narratives that are like "pro-wrestling, a soap opera for men." He also argues there is no equivalent media ecosystem for a liberal audience.

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October 31, 2021: Brian Stelter's ominous prediction about 2022 and beyond; David Leonhardt talks Covid-19 and 'bad news bias' Oct 31, 2021

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Plus: Kara Swisher dissects Facebook and YouTube; David Sirota critiques coverage of DC budget battles; Julie Roginsky discusses Rupert Murdoch's televised conspiracy theories. Astead Herndon, Bill Carter, Kara Swisher, David Leonhardt, Julie Roginsky, David Sirota, and Stewart Bainum join Brian Stelter.

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Entrepreneur Stewart Bainum explains his Baltimore Banner startup and why local news is critical to 'strengthening democracy' Oct 29, 2021

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Stewart Bainum wanted to take over the Baltimore Sun but a hedge fund blocked him. So now he is launching a nonprofit news outlet in Baltimore instead. Bainum tells Brian Stelter about his interest in local news; his approach to gaining subscriptions and support; and his recruitment of Kimi Yoshino from the Los Angeles Times to run the Banner's newsroom. Bainum says his investment comes with significant risk, but the potential reward "is tremendous because it can be replicated across the country." He also reveals that he is "surveying the media landscape of Maryland" for possible partnerships and joint ventures.

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October 24, 2021: Senator Blumenthal discusses the 'Facebook Papers;' a new report on YouTube's filter bubble; Jackie Calmes dissects the "both sides" problem in political coverage Oct 24, 2021

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Plus: An NYU psychologist explains how identity shapes our view of reality; why Donald Trump's new social network should be taken seriously; how Fox News gave birth to a false narrative about school boards. Richard Blumenthal, Suzanne Nossel, Philip Bump, Mara Schiavocampo, Oliver Darcy, Katie Paul, and Jay Van Bavel join Brian Stelter.

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Climate expert Mark Lynas on the 'final nail in the coffin' of climate denial; media coverage of COP26; and more Oct 22, 2021

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Nearly a decade ago, an influential review of climate-related studies found a 97% consensus about man's impact on climate change. Now a new review, led by Mark Lynas, has found a 99.9% consensus. Lynas says the science is so settled that "it is case closed." Republicans "undermining the case for action" are basing that entirely on politics, not science, he adds. Lynas discusses how "right-wing media" in the United States tends to offer "anti-scientific perspectives on climate change" and needs to start offering more "right-wing solutions." He also discusses how climate change reporting is evolving, and what to expect from COP26, a pivotal UN climate summit.

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October 17, 2021: Robert Costa says political reporters are on the democracy beat; 'Brainwashing' author argues Fox tears families apart; is Netflix resisting 'cancel culture' by backing Dave Chappelle? Oct 17, 2021

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Plus: Why threats to American democracy should be front-page news; Pelosi and Sanders blame press for budget confusion; Brian Stelter shares a personal story about threats against journalists. Marc Elias, Robert Costa, Bari Weiss, Jen Senko, Oliver Darcy, and Matt Belloni join Brian.

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Bari Weiss says "the world has gone mad." She is using Substack to deliver "honest news for sane people." Oct 14, 2021

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Bari Weiss talks about her departure from The New York Times and her reemergence as the editor of "Common Sense," a newsletter on Substack. She outlines topics that she says are "not allowed" in most news coverage and argues that people are flocking to alternatives like her publication. Weiss also identifies "disinformation by omission" and threats to free speech. Stelter asks about the business model of her publication and how she is investing subscriber revenues into growing the brand.

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October 10, 2021: David Zurawik slams Fox's anti-vaccine message; Meridith McGraw shares Trump rally takeaways; why the media shouldn't 'normalize' abnormal political behavior Oct 10, 2021

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Brian Stelter on reporters versus "repeaters" in the media; why presidents make bad media critics; how the Pandora Papers were "a win for democracy." Brittany Shepherd, Meridith McGraw, Olivia Nuzzi, David Zurawik, Sara Fischer, Michael Abramowitz, and James Fallows join Brian Stelter.

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