Opinion | Former Biden press secretary Jen Psaki weighs in on the ‘bad debate’ — plus more media news and tidbits Psaki said those who helped Biden prepare are not to blame for his awful performance and that, simply, ‘Biden was bad’ July 2, 2024 Tom Jones
Opinion | Will President Joe Biden stay in the race? The media frenzy continues. Media commentators, pundits and editorial boards have called for Biden to drop out. But the word is that he and his campaign are plowing forward. July 1, 2024 Tom Jones
Opinion | Media reaction to the newsworthy first presidential debate Joe Biden had a bad night. That was the story from Thursday’s debate — not anything Trump said, whether it was true or not. June 28, 2024 Tom Jones
Opinion | How PolitiFact and others are preparing for tonight’s presidential debate 27 staffers from PolitiFact will fact-check the candidates in real time and publish their findings in two languages June 27, 2024 Tom Jones
Opinion | A big week for Biden, Trump and … CNN CNN’s ratings are down, partly because of cord-cutting. But it’s also facing stiff competition from the more opinionated cable news channels. June 26, 2024 Tom Jones
Opinion | This is how you do it: CNN cuts off interview with Trump spokesperson after repeated warnings Karoline Leavitt would not stop verbally attacking CNN debate moderators Jake Tapper and Dana Bash. So anchor Kasie Hunt cut her off. June 25, 2024 Tom Jones
Opinion | Is this the biggest presidential debate in US history? Many of the circumstances are unprecedented. Moderators Jake Tapper and Dana Bash face a job that has become increasingly more difficult. June 24, 2024 Tom Jones
Opinion | Structural problems with tech platforms prevent fact-checkers from focusing on harm and virality Information integrity won’t improve without urgent changes to how fact-checkers do their work June 24, 2024 Baybars Örsek
Opinion | Two’s a party, three’s a crowd as RFK Jr. kept out of debate CNN announced Thursday that Kennedy did not qualify. All along, he looked to be a long shot. June 21, 2024 Tom Jones
Opinion | More Washington Post drama as owner Jeff Bezos speaks out Bezos seemed to show support for his embattled publisher, but his statement is unlikely to squash criticism coming from inside the Post's walls June 20, 2024 Tom Jones
Opinion | Could social media soon have warning labels? The US surgeon general wants a warning — similar to those on tobacco products — that points out mental health risks of TikTok, Instagram and others June 18, 2024 Tom Jones
Opinion | Remarkably few digital news subscribers pay full price Of those who pay for news online (itself a low fraction of readers), at least 60% pay less than the full price. June 17, 2024 Tom Jones
Opinion | Washington Post publisher Will Lewis was more involved in a phone-hacking scandal than previously known Lewis and incoming Post editor Robert Winnett ‘used fraudulently obtained phone and company records,’ The New York Times reports June 17, 2024 Tom Jones
Opinion | They never taught me a thing about interviewing in journalism school The press is increasingly scrutinized, with allegations of inaccuracy a top complaint. Skilled interviewing is more invaluable than ever. June 17, 2024 Paul Chimera
Opinion | Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to stand trial in Russia Gershkovich was arrested in March 2023 on trumped-up charges of espionage. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison. June 14, 2024 Tom Jones
