Call for Open Debate: Cancel Culture Run Amok?
Artists and intellectuals from Gloria Steinem to Wynton Marsalis signed onto an open letter in Harper’s decrying the increasing intolerance of opposing views. Then, critics slammed the letter as hypocritical and insensitive… but did that prove the point? To discuss, Emily was joined by former CNN White House correspondent Dan Lothian, Callie Crossley of WGBH News, Joanna Weiss of Northeastern University’s Experience Magazine, and Jon Keller of WBZ News.
Platform for Dershowitz: Op-eds in Defense of Ghislaine Maxwell
After the arrest of Jeffrey Epstein’s one-time girlfriend, defense attorney Alan Dershowitz accused the media of irresponsibly fueling speculation that she procured underage girls to other powerful men, including himself. To discuss, Emily was joined by former CNN White House correspondent Dan Lothian, Callie Crossley of WGBH News, Joanna Weiss of Northeastern University’s Experience Magazine, and Jon Keller of WBZ News.
“Karen” Controversy: Should Journalists Use the Term?
The name has become a pejorative for white women caught on video acting entitled or harassing others over minor missteps. Now, some are questioning whether journalists should be using a term infused with sexist and racial stereotypes. To discuss, Emily was joined by former CNN White House correspondent Dan Lothian, Callie Crossley of WGBH News, Joanna Weiss of Northeastern University’s Experience Magazine, and Jon Keller of WBZ News.
Rants & Raves: 7/10/20
The panel reviews the week in media. On this week’s edition of Beat The Press, Emily Rooney was joined by former CNN White House correspondent Dan Lothian, Callie Crossley of WGBH News, Joanna Weiss of Northeastern University’s Experience Magazine, and Jon Keller of WBZ News.
