James Fallows’ latest article in The Atlantic accusing the media of repeating the same ‘failures’ it did in the 2016 election has generated heated discussion among journalists. What does Fallows get right and what does he get wrong?
In an ABC election year town hall, ordinary voters held President Trump's feet to the fire. Did they do better than most political journalists? To discuss, Emily was joined by Lylah Alphonse formerly of U.S. News & World Report, Adam Reilly of GBH News, Jon Keller of WBZ News, and Callie Crossley of GBH News.
Revelations that USA Today's Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page hosted cocktail parties for politicians has triggered feirce debate over the fine line between cultivating sources to better inform the public and getting too cozy with those the press is supposed to hold accountable. It’s also raised the question of whether Page should withdraw from hosting the Vice Presidential debate.
Rants & Raves: The panel reviews the week in media.
On this week’s edition of Beat The Press, Emily Rooney was joined by Lylah Alphonse formerly of U.S. News & World Report, Adam Reilly of GBH News, Jon Keller of WBZ News, and Callie Crossley of GBH News.
