Graphic photos and videos of the war in Ukraine are disturbing and can be insensitive to the victims and their families, but news organizations have a responsibility to show just how ugly and horrifying the reality of war is. Complicating… Read More ›
Media
Is it time to update the format of the State of the Union address?
The manner in which information is delivered has changed significantly, so is a speech still the most effective way for a president to update the American people?
Do we need to hear from the president on Super Bowl Sunday?
Since 2004, the networks have conducted Super Bowl Sunday interviews with presidents. The interviews, which usually air during the afternoon as part of the pre-game coverage, provide a way for presidents to reach a large audience comprised of people who… Read More ›
Jandoli Institute Launches Hybrid Journalism Project
Inspired by physician-reporter partnerships used by major news organizations, the Jandoli Institute has launched a hybrid journalism project in which professors from different disciplines will partner with faculty from the Jandoli School of Communication to develop and produce news stories…. Read More ›
Reacting to CNN President Jeff Zucker’s resignation
Jeff Zucker resigned as president of CNN Worldwide on Feb. 2, 2022, acknowledging that he did not disclose a consensual relationship he had with another CNN employee when the relationship began. The announcement of his resignation sent shockwaves through the… Read More ›
Skepticism is a weapon
Words can seduce us into unbelievable confirmation bias.
Upon further review, HIPAA is not so restrictive
HIPAA only blocks disclosure of this information by covered entities, a fairly limited group.
CDC’s Walensky puts media training to the test
By Richard Lee Last week, CNN reported that Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has been receiving media training from Mandy Grunwald, a political consultant and media advisor. Outside of the political and media… Read More ›
Do priorities of voters and the press match?
By Conor Quinn Voters in the City of Buffalo expressed their priorities earlier this year regarding what they wanted the candidates of the elections to potentially focus on. Top issues included crime, housing and police reform. These issues polled 26%,… Read More ›
I’m a young voter: Here are the issues I’d like the media to cover
By Kristen Kessler As a young voter, issues that affect me are unemployment and the cost of college. The media should cover these issues, so they are acknowledged and do not get worse. An article by Mises Institute says, in… Read More ›