 | 2008 DECEMBER
December 15, 2008
Online NewsHour Launches Art Beat Blog
The Online NewsHour has created a blog devoted to arts news from around the world. NewsHour correspondent Jeffrey Brown explains what kinds of information viewers can find on the blog.
   
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| December 11, 2008
Despite Growing Audience, NPR Cuts Programming, Staff Amid Economic Troubles
National Public Radio announced Wednesday that it will cancel two programs and lay off 64 staff members -- its first staff cuts in 25 years. Ellen Weiss, NPR's senior vice president for news, discusses the cuts and the recession's worsening effects on the media.
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| December 8, 2008
Media Giant Tribune Co. Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Media conglomerate Tribune Co. filed for federal bankruptcy protection Monday, as the owner of the Chicago Tribune, the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Cubs and several other newspapers and TV stations tries to restructure its debt of $13 billion. Three analysts discuss the company's future.
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| December 8, 2008
Tribune Co. Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Media conglomerate Tribune Co. filed for bankruptcy protection Monday, as the owner of the Chicago Tribune, the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Cubs and several other newspapers and TV stations tries to restructure its debt of $13 billion.
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| NOVEMBER
November 17, 2008
In First Interview After Election, Obama Discusses President's Abilities, Limits
President-elect Barack Obama's first post-election interview Sunday on CBS's "60 Minutes" offered insight on his immediate plans, long-term goals and limits to his presidential power. Ryan Lizza of the New Yorker discusses the interview's revelations.
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| November 12, 2008
Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill Discusses Obama Transition Efforts
Senior NewsHour correspondent Gwen Ifill spoke with Steve Goldbloom about President-Elect Barack Obama's transition to the White House, including some of his early appointments, such as his selection of Rahm Emanuel as his chief of staff.
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| November 6, 2008
Obama's Election Win Stirs Worldwide Reactions
The 2008 U.S. presidential election drew strong interest overseas and Barack Obama's victory stirred reactions around the world. Simon Marks offers insight on the global thoughts on, and expectations for, the Obama administration.
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| November 4, 2008
Supreme Court to Hear TV Profanity Case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday takes up a dispute between the broadcast networks and Federal Communication Commission over the use of profanity during live television programs when children are likely part of the viewing audience.
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| November 3, 2008
TV, Cable Networks Pulling Out All the Stops on Election Day
Television and cable news networks are sparing no expense or technology for Tuesday's Election Day coverage. Interviews with holograms, a virtual reality U.S. Capitol building, magic maps and magic walls are just a few of the gizmos networks will use to help viewers count to 270 electoral votes.
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| OCTOBER
October 31, 2008
Legandary Author, Radio Host Studs Terkel Dies
Legendary Chicagoan and Pulitzer Prize winner Studs Terkel, renowned as a historian, author and radio broadcaster who excelled at capturing the stories of everyday Americans, died Friday at age 96. The NewsHour remembers Terkel with a clip from a past interview with Ray Suarez.
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| October 30, 2008
Viewers Flock to Comedy Shows for Dose of Campaign Humor
Sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live has seen its ratings soar in recent weeks as viewers have tuned in to watch skits about political candidates and campaigns. SNL executive producer Lorne Michaels and head writer Seth Meyers discuss political comedy.
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| October 29, 2008
Ethnic Media Fill Role as Election Source for Many Communities
From the Spanish-language reader of La Opinion to the Vietnamese listeners of Radio Saigon Houston, ethnic media organizations across the country are delivering election news this year with a focus on the issues afoot in multi-cultural communities.
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| October 29, 2008
In Shifting Media Landscape, Print Publications Transition to Web
As print publications lose subscribers to the Web, some are making major staff cuts and one -- the Christian Science Monitor -- is axing its paper edition in favor of online-only content. Analysts weigh in on the changes and what they mean for the media world and readers.
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| October 28, 2008
In Final Election Stretch, Newspapers Weigh In With Endorsements
As Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain make their final cases to voters in critical states, newspaper editorial boards are weighing in with endorsements of the candidates. Editors from across the country detail which candidates their papers backed and why.
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| October 23, 2008
Candidates' Successes, Slumps in Polls Often Echoed by Media Coverage
Results of a Project for Excellence in Journalism report indicate media coverage of Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama often mirrors their standing in the polls. A media critic and journalists weigh the impact of the recent findings and the role of media coverage in the 2008 race.
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| October 20, 2008
As Candidates Grapple with Economic Crisis, NewsTrust Users Seek Best Financial Reporting
With polls showing the economy looming as the dominant issue on the minds of Americans this year, the NewsHour and NewsTrust have launched a joint effort to find and promote the most thorough reporting on the complex issues surrounding the financial crisis.
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| October 16, 2008
Debate Performances Reflect Candidates' Style, Rhetoric
Presidential hopefuls focused their words on aiding America's middle class in their final debate while maintaining very different temperaments. Experts look at how the candidates' rhetoric and approach foreshadow what's ahead in the final weeks of the campaign.
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| October 1, 2008
'The Forever War' Author Dexter Filkins Recounts Covering Iraq, Afghanistan Wars
New York Times war correspondent Dexter Filkins' book, "The Forever War," provides a window into his experiences covering the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan for much of the last decade. He talks to Jeffrey Brown about reporting from the front lines.
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| October 1, 2008
Dexter Filkins Reads an Excerpt from 'The Forever War'
New York Times reporter Dexter Filkins reads from his book, "The Forever War," which chronicles his experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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| SEPTEMBER
September 23, 2008
Google Barges Into Phone Market with G1 and Open-Source Android Software
Internet search giant Google on Tuesday unveiled its first foray into the global mobile phone market, introducing the T-Mobile G1, informally known as the "Google phone."
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| September 9, 2008
United Airlines Tallies Damage From False Stock Report
A 2002 news article about United Airlines filing for bankruptcy protection resurfaced erroneously on trading screens Monday -- and the company's shares quickly plummeted as a result. Business reporter Frank Ahrens of the Washington Post examines the mishap.
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| September 5, 2008
McCain, Palin Speeches Shift Tone of Election
More than 42 million people tuned in Thursday to see John McCain's acceptance speech, matching the number who watched Barack Obama's speech last week. A panel of editors and columnists weigh how the GOP event was received across the country.
 
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| September 3, 2008
Chairman of College Republicans Answered Your Questions on Youth Vote
Charlie Smith is the national chairman of the College Republicans, a group which boasts over 250,000 members nationwide. He spoke with Ray Suarez about young conservatives.
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| AUGUST
August 26, 2008
Bloggers Answered Your Questions on Covering Conventions, Politics
Kety Esquivel is the founder and a blogger for Crossleft.org, a progressive Christian Web site. Liza Sabater is a blogger and the founder of culturekitchen.com. They answered your questions on the power of new media and the future of political news reporting.
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| August 21, 2008
Marine, Author Reflect on Honoring Fallen Comrades
Author Jim Sheeler and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Steve Beck talk about Sheeler's book, "Final Salute," which chronicles the Marines who notify families about the death of their loved ones during war and provide support as families cope with their loss.
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| August 20, 2008
Filmmakers Answered Your Questions on 'The Judge and the General'
The documentary "The Judge and the General" follows the investigation into the brutal murders of thousands of Chileans during the 1970s and 1980s. Filmmakers Elizabeth Farnsworth, a former NewsHour correspondent, and her co-producer and director Patricio Lanfranco answered your questions.
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| August 13, 2008
'Cyberwar' Emerges Amid Russia-Georgia Conflict
Georgia's recent conflict with Russia over the fate of two separatist provinces brought with it a first in international cyber-warfare, as Georgia faced a slew of Internet attacks. An Internet security specialist offers insight.
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| August 12, 2008
Media, Fans Going Online for 2008 Olympic Games
While athletes at the Beijing Olympics are breaking records every day, coverage of the Games is itself breaking barriers in the way people are seeking coverage of the events. A media analyst discusses the role of Internet media during the 2008 Games.
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| August 11, 2008
Bloggers, Tabloids First to Report Edwards' Affair
For nearly a year, the National Enquirer tabloid reported that 2004 vice-presidential nominee and 2008 presidential hopeful John Edwards had an extramarital affair -- an affair Edwards admitted to late last week. Jeffrey Brown examines why the mainstream media remained silent on the story amid the flurry of tabloid reports.
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| August 8, 2008
Shields and Brooks Mull GOP Retirements, Convention Plans
As an increasing number of GOP House members announce they will not run for re-election, analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss possible power shifts in Congress and emerging plans for the party conventions.
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| August 7, 2008
Loyal LA Times Readers Lament Cuts at Paper
NewsHour Essayist Anne Taylor Fleming laments the newsroom cuts and budget woes of her hometown newspaper, the Los Angeles Times.
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| August 7, 2008
Ad Wars Heat Up as Campaigns Sharpen Tactics
Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama are taking jabs at each other through a series of television ads, which are drawing attention on both the political and pop culture stages. Two analysts look at the themes and the spending behind the ads.
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| August 1, 2008
FCC Rules Comcast Violated Internet Access Policy
A divided Federal Communications Commission ruled Friday that Comcast Corp. violated federal policy when it blocked Internet traffic for some subscribers. The cable giant has been ordered to change the way it manages its network.
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| JULY
July 31, 2008
In Beijing, Reporters Encounter Internet Curbs as Olympics Near
Beijing is putting the final touches on preparations for the start of the Olympic Games on Aug. 8 -- but reporters are encountering Internet curbs despite expectations of open Web access for foreign journalists. A reporter and media expert weigh the issue.
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| July 30, 2008
McCain TV Ad Draws Scrutiny for Distorting Facts
A recent ad run by GOP Sen. John McCain alleged that his rival, Sen. Barack Obama, chose to skip a chance to meet with wounded troops because media was not allowed -- claims that have since been disputed. The Washington Post's Dan Balz and FactCheck.org's Brooks Jackson discuss the debate over the ad.
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| July 28, 2008
Print Book Reviews Shrink While Online Versions Grow
The Los Angeles Times published its last standalone book review section Sunday due to a growing shift of readers and writers to review forums on the Internet. A literary agent and an editor debate the virtues of keeping reviews in print versus fostering book dialogue online.
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| July 25, 2008
Media Dodges Accusations of Bias in Campaign Coverage
As Sen. Barack Obama tours the Middle East and Europe with network evening news anchors in tow, the campaign of GOP Sen. John McCain has criticized the news media's coverage of the race - alleging that Obama has unfairly received more favorable press coverage. Media experts examine the debate.
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| July 25, 2008
Thousands Stampede for Last of Olympics Tickets
Scuffles broke out Friday as nearly 50,000 people who had waited up to two days for the final batch of tickets to next month's Olympic Games swarmed sales windows in Beijing.
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| July 24, 2008
McCain-Obama Race Grabs Attention Across Europe
Some 200,000 people are estimated to have attended Sen. Barack Obama's speech in Berlin Thursday, a sign of the increased interest abroad in this year's U.S. election. A panel of European journalists offer insight.
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| July 21, 2008
Court Tosses Out CBS's Superbowl Indecency Fine
A federal appeals court on Monday overturned a decision to fine against CBS Corp. $550,000 for the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show that ended with Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction."
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| July 18, 2008
Analysts Tackle Economy Woes, Obama's Overseas Trip
Analysts David Brooks and Ruth Marcus take up the U.S. economy's shaky health and Sen. Barack Obama's trip to the Middle East and Europe, which has drawn vast media coverage and was described by Sen. John McCain's camp as a publicity stunt.
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| July 15, 2008
Tribune Co. Fraught with Debt, Leadership Loss
As the Tribune Co. searches for ways to sustain its readership, two of its major papers, the Chicago Tribune and the Los Angeles Times, suffered heavy losses in leadership. A columnist and a professor discuss the latest blows to the company and changes in the media landscape.
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| July 15, 2008
A Right to Online Privacy?
How much information should online advertisers and Web site operators know about you? And how should they be able to use this information? Congress is trying to establish rules so that the rights of both online users and advertisers are protected.
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| July 14, 2008
New Yorker Cover Satirizing Obama Raises Controversy
In the latest issue of the New Yorker, a cover illustration of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama and his wife satirizes some of the rumors that have swirled about the candidate. Writers Michael Eric Dyson and Eric Bates examine the media controversy.
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| July 14, 2008
Washington Post Reporter Answered Your Questions on Zimbabwe's Political Unrest
In collaboration with Zimbabwean journalists, Washington Post reporter Craig Timberg reported on the turnabout that kept President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe in power after a campaign of violence was enacted against his opponents. Timberg answered your questions.
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| July 9, 2008
Issue of Online Privacy Grows as Companies Track 'Digital Footprints'
A Senate panel held a hearing Wednesday to investigate the growing issue of online privacy and what rights individuals should have to decide how their Web surfing history can be used by advertisers. Public policy advocates weigh the debate over online privacy.
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| July 4, 2008
Marine, Author Reflect on Honoring Fallen Comrades
Author Jim Sheeler and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Steve Beck talk about Sheeler's book, "Final Salute," which chronicles the Marines who notify families about the death of their loved ones during war and provide support as families cope with their loss.
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| July 4, 2008
The U.S. Marine Corps' Final Salute
In the book, "Final Salute," former Rocky Mountain News reporter Jim Sheeler and photographer Todd Heisler chronicle the experiences of a U.S. Marine Corps casualty assistance officer, Lt. Col. Steven Beck, as he calls on families in Colorado to notify them of a family members' death.
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| JUNE
June 30, 2008
Candidates Fight to Disprove Smears, Set Record Straight to Voters
This presidential campaign is different than previous years - it's the first in which campaigns are forced to confront nearly constant Web attacks and rumors from both amateurs and organized partisans. Media experts discuss the trend.
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| June 24, 2008
Non-profit Groups Financing Independent Journalism
A rise in the number of non-profit organizations funding journalism projects is changing how newsrooms gather independent content. Two media experts discuss the shift in foreign and investigative reporting.
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| June 23, 2008
U.S.-Funded Arab Language TV Network Under Scrutiny
A U.S. government-funded Arab language television network, Al Hurra, has been the focus of recent criticism over both its lack of viewership and content choices. Two experts discuss how the network has fared and its ties to U.S. diplomacy efforts in the Middle East.
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| June 18, 2008
Political Leaders, Media Pay Tribute to Tim Russert
Presidential hopefuls Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain joined other political and media heavyweights Wednesday morning at a private funeral mass for influential NBC political journalist Tim Russert.
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| June 16, 2008
Web Tools Help to Reshape '08 Campaign Trail
A new report from the Pew Internet and American Life Project finds that a record-breaking 46 percent of Americans have used the Internet, e-mail or cell phone text messaging to get news about the campaigns. Analysts examine how new Web-based tools are expanding the campaign trail.
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| June 13, 2008
Shields, Brooks Mull Campaigns, Reflect on Russert's Life
Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks weigh campaign news as the race between Barack Obama and John McCain gains steam, and they reflect on the career of NBC's Tim Russert, who died Friday from an apparent heart attack.
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| June 13, 2008
NBC's Tim Russert Is Dead at Age 58
NBC Washington Bureau Chief and longtime "Meet the Press" moderator Tim Russert died Friday afternoon from an apparent heart attack. He was 58 years old.
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| June 12, 2008
U.S. Election Grabs Intense Interest Overseas
The 2008 presidential election has sparked the world's attention, with some looking ahead to possible foreign policy shifts under a new administration, a new poll shows. Reporters from international media outlets gauge foreign reaction to the historic race.
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| MAY
May 30, 2008
Growing Internet Use in China Reflects Changing Society
Last month, China passed the United States in the number of people online. The growing Internet use has given the Chinese a chance to see how the rest of the world views them, and is helping shape the attitudes of younger generations. Margaret Warner reports from China.
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| May 30, 2008
McClellan Defends Controversial Account of White House Years
Scott McClellan reflects on his new memoir about his time as White House press chief, which has stoked controversy for its pointed criticism of the Bush administration. Then, analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks weigh in on McClellan's book.
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| May 30, 2008
Extended Interview: Magazine Editor Hung Huang
While reporting in China in May, Margaret Warner spoke to Hung Huang, CEO of China Interactive Media Group and editor of the lifestyle magazine iLook, about the state of media freedom in China today.
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| May 29, 2008
In China, an Evolving Effort to Establish a Place on World Stage
The devastating quake in China and the government's response and transparency seem to have altered views both inside and outside the country. Margaret Warner speaks with Assistant Foreign Minister He Yafei about the changes within China.
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| May 29, 2008
McClellan's Account of White House Sparks Uproar
Former White House press spokesman Scott McClellan released a book giving his take on the policies and practices of the White House, leading to stormy reactions from some current and retired staff.
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| May 22, 2008
Clinton's Run Triggers Debate Over Gender Bias
Sen. Hillary Clinton spoke frankly this week about the sexism she feels she has faced on the campaign trail as she competes with Sen. Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination. Two columnists weigh the role of gender in politics and how the media has handled the issue.
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| May 19, 2008
Supreme Court Upholds Child Pornography Law
The Supreme Court upheld a 2003 federal law's provision criminalizing the promotion or presentation of child pornography. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal analyzes the Court's decision.
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| May 16, 2008
MySpace-related Suicide Puts Focus on Cyber Bullying
A Missouri woman was indicted on federal charges related to the suicide of a 13-year-old MySpace user this week. An Internet and privacy lawyer considers the world of cyber bullying and how the law and the use of the Web intersect.
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| May 16, 2008
Olympics Highlight Press Curbs in China
Though the Chinese have made efforts to increase press freedoms for foreign journalists covering the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, reporters are still expecting to encounter some challenges based on long-standing restrictions and mentalities.
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| May 8, 2008
Role of Young Voters in Politics Continues to Grow
Young people are continuing to play a larger, more expanded role in politics, using new methods and networking technology. The authors of "Millennial Makeover: MySpace, YouTube and the Future of American Politics" examine the trend.
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| May 7, 2008
Media Tackles Sensitive Race Issue in 2008 Election
This year, media analysts have viewed much of the 2008 primary season through the prism of race. A panel of experts discusses the way the media have covered the issue of race so far this election season.
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| APRIL
April 24, 2008
Government Curries Favor With Military News Analysts
The Pentagon may influence the analysis of some retired military personnel who appear on television news programs, the New York Times recently reported. Media insiders discuss the details of this murky world of defense companies, the current administration and the war in Iraq.
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| April 18, 2008
Pittsburgh Media Adapts to Shifting News Landscape
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is preparing for the demands of covering the presidential primary campaign by focusing mainly on online reporting and adapting to a changing media landscape. Jeffrey Brown reports on the Post-Gazette's strategy.
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| April 11, 2008
In Wake of Iraq Report, Troop Levels Stir Debate
This week, Gen. David Petraeus and Amb. Ryan Crocker spoke to Congressional panels about the current situation in Iraq and President Bush backed shorter Iraq troop tours. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week in the news.
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| April 8, 2008
Newsman Roger Mudd Reflects on 'Glory Days of Television News'
In his new book, "The Place to Be", veteran television news journalist and former NewsHour correspondent Roger Mudd describes more than 20 years working in the Washington bureau of CBS News and assesses the future of the television news business.
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| April 4, 2008
1968: Turning Points in History
Under the weight of an unpopular war, President Johnson announced on March 31, 1968 that he would not seek another term. Four days later, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was killed. NewsHour senior producer Michael Mosettig recounts the events from his vantage point as a reporter in Washington, D.C.
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| April 1, 2008
Journalist Describes Army Unit Tour in Afghanistan
Elizabeth Rubin, a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine, describes life for a U.S. Army company assigned to a remote outpost in Afghanistan.
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| MARCH
March 31, 2008
Famed Cambodian-born Journalist Dith Pran Dies
Dith Pran, the Cambodian journalist for the New York Times who documented and barely escaped the Khmer Rouge's "killing fields" in the 1970s, died Sunday. He was 65.
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| March 28, 2008
South by Southwest Festival Changes Music's Tune
For about a week each year, hundreds of bands perform at more than 80 venues throughout Austin at the annual South by Southwest festival, which has become a major showcase for budding and established musicians, the music industry and music fans.
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| March 24, 2008
As Iraq War Pushes On, Media Coverage Shifts
As the U.S. military death toll in Iraq hit 4,000 and the war entered its fifth year, a study by the Pew Research Center found that the number of news stories about the Iraq war has fallen dramatically in the past year. Media analysts assess how the press is covering the conflict and the impact on public awareness of the war.
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| March 17, 2008
Justices to Hear Broadcast Indecency Case
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear arguments regarding the use of profanities on radio and television broadcasts, the first time the court will rule on such indecency matters in 30 years.
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| March 10, 2008
Media's Role in Volatile '08 Race Draws Fresh Scrutiny
The media's breakneck coverage of the 2008 primaries has drawn reactions from critics and campaigns on a number of issues: from unreliable poll numbers to the debate over whether the press has been too kind to Barack Obama or too hard on Hillary Clinton. Four media analysts discuss the coverage of the primaries.
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| March 7, 2008
Shields, Brooks Weigh Democrats' Delegate Disputes
The fight for the Democratic nomination was shaken up once again this week as Hillary Clinton defeated Barack Obama in the Ohio and Texas primaries. Also, Florida and Michigan might hold new primaries after they were stripped of their delegates for holding early contests. Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's news.
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| March 3, 2008
Obama, Clinton in Dead Heat as Ohio, Texas Elections Draw Near
With the Ohio and Texas primaries tomorrow and polls showing both candidates in a dead heat, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are making their final pushes in these two critical states. Gwen Ifill reports from the campaign trail.
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| FEBRUARY
February 28, 2008
New York Times Article Questions PBS's Relevancy
On Sunday, Feb. 17, The New York Times published an article entitled "Is PBS Still Necessary?" The piece touched off debate within the Times community, and when the paper's Web site later closed its comments section, the article had received more than 800 responses. The NewsHour has received more than 6,600 responses.
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| February 27, 2008
Editor Reflects on Buckley's Conservative Legacy
William F. Buckley, Jr. -- a commentator and author credited with helping found the modern American conservative movement -- died Wednesday at age 82. Paul Gigot, the Wall Street Journal's editorial page editor, reflects on Buckley's legacy.
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| February 27, 2008
Media Experts Answered Questions on Election Coverage
Throughout the primary election cycle, news organizations have covered the ups and downs of the races and the candidates' records -- drawing reactions from campaigns and critics alike. Two media experts answered your questions on the media's coverage of the presidential primaries.
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| February 25, 2008
Times Article on McCain Fuels Controversy over Coverage
A New York Times article published last week suggesting that Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., had an improper relationship with a Washington lobbyist sparked debate over the media's role in covering presidential politics and prompted a response by the Times' ombudsman. Experts weigh the relationship between media and politics.
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| February 25, 2008
Clinton, Obama Exchange Attacks on Campaign Tactics
Presidential hopefuls Sens. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., and Barack Obama, D-Ill. condemned each other's use of negative campaigning on the trail this weekend. Ohio voters received fliers attacking Clinton's trade and health plans, while a photo showing Obama in traditional Somali dress circulated the Internet.
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| February 22, 2008
Viewers Voice Thoughts on PBS Relevance Debate
Jeffrey Brown provides an update on a discussion over the relevancy of PBS, which was sparked by a Feb. 17 New York Times article entitled "Is PBS Still Necessary?" To date, the Online NewsHour has posted some 6,000 viewer comments on the role of PBS and the NewsHour in the media landscape.
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| February 22, 2008
Shields, Brooks Mull Democratic Race, McCain Media Flap
This week, Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama debated in Texas before the state's primary, questions surfaced in the New York Times about presumptive GOP nominee John McCain's ties to a lobbyist and Cuban leader Fidel Castro stepped down. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's news.
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| February 21, 2008
McCain Confronts Allegations of Close Ties to Lobbyist
On Thursday, presumptive GOP presidential nominee Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., challenged allegations that he had an improper relationship with a lobbyist that were raised in a New York Times article, calling it a "hit and run smear campaign."
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| February 13, 2008
TV Writers Vote to End Union's 3-Month Strike
Members of the Writers Guild of America returned to work Wednesday, after voting to end a 100-day strike that left many out of work and TV shows in reruns. Michael Winship, president of the WGA-East, discusses the details of the agreement reached with the studios.
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| February 7, 2008
Lipitor TV Spots Raise Debate Over Advertising Practices
A House Committee is exploring whether ads for the cholesterol drug Lipitor mislead the public because spokesman Dr. Robert Jarvik is not licensed to practice medicine and used a stunt double in a scene that portrays him rowing. Representatives of the pharmaceutical industry and consumers union debate advertising practices.
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| February 4, 2008
Clinton, Obama Fight to Finish for Super Tuesday Voters
Democratic contenders Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, facing a tight race in recent polls, made their final Feb. 5 pitches Monday. After a report on the latest Democratic campaign news, analysts examine the candidates' ad strategies and reporters preview the Super Tuesday contests.
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| February 4, 2008
GOP Candidates Stump Across U.S. for Feb. 5 Support
GOP candidates spread out across the country Monday in a fierce final bid for crucial Super Tuesday voters. After a look at the news from the Republican campaign trail, analysts consider candidates' media strategies and reporters preview the Republican stakes on Feb. 5.
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| February 4, 2008
Polls Show Clinton and Obama in Dead Heat; McCain Leads GOP Pack
Recent polls show Democratic candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton running virtually even, while John McCain leads the GOP with Mitt Romney a distant second. The president of the Pew Research Center analyzes recent campaign polls.
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| JANUARY
January 21, 2008
L.A. Times Fires Another Editor Amid Dispute Over Cost-cutting
For the third time in less than three years, the Los Angeles Times has fired its top editor -- this time ousting James O'Shea -- for rejecting an order to impose $4 million in budget cuts. Media experts offer analysis of the struggles at the newspaper.
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| January 2, 2008
HBO's 'The Wire' Explores Troubled Side of Baltimore
Jeffrey Brown reports on the HBO series "The Wire," which looks at the troubled streets of Baltimore through an unusual lens, and talks to creator David Simon about his attempt to break the traditional "cop show" genre.
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