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Why Don't Truth In Advertising Laws Apply To Political Ads?
A loyal listener has asked WGBH News' Curiosity Desk about some attack ads' tenuous relationship with the truth. -
After Days Of Resignations, The Last Of The Deadspin Staff Have Quit
Staffers at the sports and culture website began to leave en masse earlier this week following a directive from executives to "stick to sports." The future of the site is up in the air. -
BPR News Quiz: Anchors Aweigh
Lisa Hughes and David Wade of CBS Boston joined us for our weekly news quiz. -
Twitter To Halt Political Ads, In Contrast To Facebook
CEO Jack Dorsey announced that Twitter will stop running political ads, citing online ads' "significant risks to politics." Facebook has been criticized for allowing deceptive political ads. -
WGBH News Adds '1A' To Daytime Lineup
The name 1A is a reference to the First Amendment of the Constitution, which enshrines the right to free speech and protects the freedom of the press. -
The Authors Of 'There's No Crying In Newsrooms' On Uncovering Untold Stories Of Women In Media
What have women learned about what it takes to lead? A new book tells an oral history of women rising through the ranks in journalism. -
Trenni Kusnierek On Tom Brady's Cameo In Netflix Show
Brady is seen stepping out of an Asian day spa, drawing comparisons to Patriots owner Robert Kraft's arrest for soliciting prostitution. -
More LOLs, Fewer Zzzs: Teens May Be Losing Sleep Over Social Media
Research yet again shows teens are glued to their phones to an unhealthy degree. In fact, they may be choosing social media over sleep. But maybe it's not all sad face, researchers say. -
Sue O'Connell On Ellen DeGeneres' Friendship With George W. Bush
Should a lesbian celebrity be kind to a politician who fought against gay rights? -
Bob Thompson Dissects CNN’s Move To Reject Trump Ads
The TV guru also discussed the latest in television and movies.
