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- Yesterday36 min
A Seasoned Journalist Looks Back and Forward
S6 E1: Season six kicks off with the former national media writer for the Associated Press, David Bauder. He joins The Poynter Report to reflect on his nearly 40-year career with the wire service. Among the topics: his interviews with members of the Beatles, the winners and losers in the media world, and press coverage of President Trump. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Apr 16, 202632 min
A Poynter Report Exclusive: When AI Crosses the Line in Journalism
For the first time the Poynter Institute's Alex Mahadevan and Angela Fu discuss their investigation that uncovered a troubling case where Nota, an AI company, blurred the line between innovation and plagiarism. Their investigation not only led to the project’s shutdown but also sparked bigger questions about trust, ethics, and the future of news in an AI-driven world. Season 5 Episode 6. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Apr 1, 202629 min
Reporting from Iran: Risks, Access, and the Realities of War Coverage
The Poynter Report features an interview with Frederik Pleitgen, Senior Correspondent for CNN International, who discusses the challenges of reporting in Iran during an ongoing conflict. He describes the difficulty of gaining access to restricted areas, working under surveillance, and reporting amid constant airstrikes, all while having limited internet access. Pleitgen also reflects on the human impact of war, sharing how civilians cope with fear and uncertainty, and how covering these events leaves a lasting emotional impact on journalists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Mar 18, 202630 min
The Paramount Warner Bros. Discovery deal. What does it mean?
The Poynter Report welcomes media reporter Sara Fischer to discuss the key ramifications of the mega deal. Drawing on her work at Axios, Fischer explains the corporate drama involving Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix, and Paramount. She also addresses CNN's uncertain future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Mar 4, 202635 min
Reporting through a crisis in Minnesota
The Poynter Report welcomes Steve Grove, CEO and Publisher of the Minnesota Star Tribune, to discuss how his journalists covered the protests in Minneapolis. He reflects on the emotional toll of reporting on deeply personal community stories, the arrests of local journalists, and the growing fight against misinformation. Grove also highlights the dangers reporters faced and the paper’s mission to strengthen trust, accountability, and unity through local journalism during a time of crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Feb 18, 202633 min
More turmoil at the Washington Post
The Poynter Report welcomes back former Washington Post media reporter Paul Farhi as he breaks down the turmoil inside the paper. He discusses recent layoffs, lost trust of Jeff Bezos’ ownership, and political pressure on the paper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Feb 3, 202630 min
Special Guest: NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas
The Poynter Report welcomes NBC's Tom Llamas to the podcast where he shares details on his rise to fame from a 15-year old intern to the anchor of NBC Nightly News. Also hear what a typical day is for Llamas and finally his views on the role of a network evening newscast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Dec 16, 202536 min
PolitiFact's 2025 Lie of the Year
For the 17th year, the country's most respected fact-checking website names the "Lie of the Year". PolitiFact's Editor-in-Chief, Katie Sanders, unveils the surprising choice in this exclusive episode of The Poynter Report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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