Newsrooms that move beyond ‘objectivity’ can build trust

[BidenPresident]

We urge news organizations to, first, strive not just for accuracy based on verifiable facts, but also for truth — what Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward have called “the best obtainable version of the truth.” This means original journalism that includes investigating and reporting on all aspects of American life.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/01/30/newsrooms-news-reporting-objectivity-diversity/

Newpapers have fired the field reporters. Relying on editors as a desk, they simple opine on events rather than doing the work of getting the facts.
It is about objectivity, but you have to have a staff of reporters.

 

[Yakuda]

We urge news organizations to, first, strive not just for accuracy based on verifiable facts, but also for truth — what Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward have called “the best obtainable version of the truth.” This means original journalism that includes investigating and reporting on all aspects of American life.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/01/30/newsrooms-news-reporting-objectivity-diversity/

Newpapers have fired the field reporters. Relying on editors as a desk, they simple opine on events rather than doing the work of getting the facts.
It is about objectivity, but you have to have a staff of reporters.

Good post. Too bad most people get their news from opinion networks like MSNBC, CNN and fox

 

[BidenPresident]

BBC radio does a good job. Cable news is just political commentary.

 

[Yakuda]

BBC radio does a good job. Cable news is just political commentary.

How sad is that the best news about whats happening in America isn't from America.

 

[BidenPresident]

Good post. Too bad most people get their news from opinion networks like MSNBC, CNN and fox

I get news from news agencies like AP, Reuters, New York Times, Washington Post, and others.

 

[Yakuda]

I get news from news agencies like AP, Reuters, New York Times, Washington Post, and others.

Agreed except the NY Times. Bird cage carpeting

 

[BidenPresident]

Agreed except the NY Times. Bird cage carpeting

You need at least a sixth grade education to understand the NY Times.

 

[Yakuda]

You need at least a sixth grade education to understand the NY Times.

That's about the level they write at so it's no wonder you read it.

 

[BidenPresident]

That's about the level they write at so it's no wonder you read it.

Yes, I read a lot.

 

[Yakuda]

Yes, I read a lot.

Yes at a sixth grade level. Good for you. Your mom must be so proud