
Media
Creator of list of ‘media men’ accused of sexual misconduct identifies herself
Rumors swirled that she would be named in a forthcoming article in Harper's magazine.
7 years ago
Services set for journalist ‘Sonny’ Driver, who spurred Philly to rename road for MLK
Driver founded the Scoop U.S.A. newspaper for the African-American community, and promoted jazz in Philadelphia. He died last month at 91.
7 years ago
Listen 2:23‘A very stable genius’: Trump responds to renewed criticism of his mental state
President Trump insisted Saturday that he is "a very stable genius."
7 years ago
Vaccine against this year’s flu more effective than portrayed, CDC says
CDC recommends vaccination because it still may provide protection against an array of influenza viruses.
7 years ago
9 favorite new podcasts of 2017 (that aren’t ‘S-Town’)
Lord knows there's no shortage of podcast listicles populating your social media feeds this time of year, but this best-of is a little different.
7 years ago
An ode to Combat Jack and his preservation of hip hop culture
Hip hop runs through my veins, and I am a shameless podcast nerd, so my heart was broken when I heard about the recent passing of Reggie ...
7 years ago
Twitter says it will ban threatening accounts, starting today
The new rules target hate symbols, abuse and unwanted sexual advancements. One clause effectively prohibits accounts from associating with hate group.
7 years ago
Should we talk about science like it’s magic?
We struggled to balance information and entertainment back in science TV shows to the '50s and '60s. In some ways, we still do.
7 years ago
Listen 7:47PBS host Tavis Smiley suspended after sexual misconduct investigation
PBS will no longer distribute Tavis Smiley following what a spokeswoman called "multiple, credible" allegations of sexual misconduct uncovered by a recent investigation.
7 years ago
We talk about the political strategy known as “whataboutism.” The President uses this strategy as do many politicians and pundits. We ...
7 years ago
Listen 17:01‘Millennials’: Be careful how we use this label
The Wall Street Journal issued a new note on its style blog earlier this week, suggesting the publication not write about millennials with such disdain.
7 years ago
Could a law to bring down the mob be used in Weinstein case?
The federal anti-racketeering law has been used since the late 1970s to bring down mob bosses. Could it be used to prosecute Harvey Weinstein?
7 years ago
‘I’ve lived it’: Examining how journalists report on the immigrant experience
A roundtable hosted by WHYY and Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture focused on immigration reporting at a time when political rhetoric on the issue is becoming increasingly divisive.
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