Episodes

  • Poynter's Senior Vice President Kelly McBride and Poynter.Org Managing Editor Ren LaForme

    Poynter's Senior Vice President Kelly McBride and Poynter.Org Managing Editor Ren LaForme
    Nov 18 2024
    Election results are in and it's time to give the media a grade for its performance. The Poynter Institute's Kelly McBride and Ren LaForme provide an unfiltered look at the media’s role during this election's pivotal moments. They’ll dive into how polls were handled, dissect the dramatized character tropes of candidates, and tackle the tough questions about a so-called "vilified" media. Get critical insights into journalism, only on The Poynter Report.

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    32 mins
  • Katie Sanders, Editor-in-Chief of PolitiFact

    Katie Sanders, Editor-in-Chief of PolitiFact
    Nov 4 2024
    Curious about what’s really true in politics? Join PolitiFact’s Editor-in-Chief, Katie Sanders, as she breaks down the truth-finding process behind America’s leaders' political claims. Discover the methods used to uncover fact from fiction, how misinformation gets weaponized, and which absurd statements are running for the infamous "Lie of the Year" award. Don't miss this exclusive deep dive to find the truth on The Poynter Report.

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    23 mins
  • Steve Kornacki, NBC/MSNBC Political Analyst

    Steve Kornacki, NBC/MSNBC Political Analyst
    Oct 21 2024
    NBC/MSNBC's political analyst Steve Kornacki steps away from the big board to discuss what the polls are saying about the upcoming presidential race. He discusses the challenges polling Donald Trump's performance and whether Kamala Harris's late entry into the race is helping or hurting. You've seen him an TV, now listen to what he's saying to The Poynter Reports' Tom Jones.

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    24 mins
  • Neil Brown, President of the Poynter Institute

    Neil Brown, President of the Poynter Institute
    Oct 7 2024
    The President of The Poynter Institute, Neil Brown, joins host Tom Jones to explore the challenges of fact-based journalism, the rise of emerging digital news platforms, and how the industry is embracing modern approaches in delivering the news.

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    25 mins
  • NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans

    NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans
    Sep 23 2024
    In the premier episode of the Poynter Report Podcast NPR's Television critic, Eric Deggans, discusses the declining influence of cable news networks during this election. Host Tom Jones and Deggans also dive into the concept of the "truth sandwich" and its role in modern journalism as well as the changes taking place in streaming platforms.

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    34 mins