The notion of objective, truth-seeking journalism is a hotly debated topic these days, often under the umbrella of the term “fake news.” If you want a vivid examination of the issue, consider two separate interviews on the Trump-Putin press conference in Helsinki — both, interestingly, from Fox News. One is real news; one is not. Read More …
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It’s not always so easy to know what is, is not news
It could be said this week that if you want to understand news, you would consider Jimmy Fallon. Here’s what happened: In 2016, the late-night comedian playfully tousled the hair of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump, who was a guest on his show. Sometime recently, Fallon told the Hollywood Reporter podcast he regretted doing that, and Read More …
Hunger Sonnet
The lion stalks the plains in search of prey The grass within sight is chewed by a ewe. While both are trying to extend their days The last has time to partake of the view. Her joy’s cut short by sudden pain unfelt. Her carcass dragged into the jungle shade. Days pass, a vulture, the Read More …
A mystery, like nature, abhors a vacuum
There is a rhythm to the cycle of a major news story. We, the public and news people alike, become uncomfortable when the plot doesn’t follow a neat, familiar timeline. The mystery of police Lt. Joe Gliniewicz’ death in Fox Lake is such a story. Read column
Remember reliability, not just immediacy of breaking news
Covering breaking news on the so-called 24-hour news cycle has always been fraught with certain perils. It was challenge enough before the turn of the century, when in most cases the only media were three major television networks and a handful of local TV and radio stations. The surge of 24-hour television news in the Read More …