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KBIA / Reynolds Journalism Institute/KBIA / Reynolds Journalism InstituteAfter nearly 20 years, Dan Rather made a return to CBS News this weekend, sitting down in conversation with reporter Lee Cowan. What did the former anchor and managing editor of CBS Evening News have to say about his departure from the network and how he continues his work at the age of 92. Also, President Biden’s interview with Howard Stern and why the Federal Trade Commission bans noncompete clauses from employee contracts. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News. -
KBIA / Reynolds Journalism Institute/KBIA / Reynolds Journalism InstituteCNN journalist Laura Coates was interviewing a jury consultant outside former President Trump’s trial in Manhattan when a man set himself on fire. Coates reported, live, for more than two minutes on what she saw, heard and smelled. A master class in reporting or unnecessarily televising violence? Also, the death of former AP journalist and one-time hostage Terry Anderson and how Kansas teens fought their school district – and won. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.
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Former President Trump was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation in the case brought forth by E. Jean Carroll. We’ll talk about the coverage of that verdict, and his return to CNN for a scheduled town hall. Also, Tucker Carlson’s return, the 2023 Pulitzer Prizes and remembering Newton Minow. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News. -
May 3 is World Press Freedom Day. It’s a time to support the media, especially those which are targets against freedom of the press. Tune in to this week’s Views of the News to learn more about what you can do – besides subscribing to publications – to support this effort. Also, Twitter’s founder retracts his support for Elon Musk’s leadership, and remembering both Jerry Springer and Mike Shannon. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News. -
A week of shake ups for three major media companies, as NBCUniversal, Fox News and CNN part ways with big names: Jeff Shell, Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon. Also, the end for BuzzFeed News and a first amendment case soon to go before the Supreme Court. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Keith Greenwood: Views of the News.
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The Russian government has formally charged Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich with espionage, while the U.S. government has officially deemed him “wrongfully detained.” What does that designation mean, and how might it affect efforts to gain his release? Also, covering the Tennessee Three, Fox News settles a defamation case (just not that defamation case) and internet influencers get special White House access. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.
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Evan Gershovich has been described as a brave reporter, telling the stories from Russia that the world needed to hear. Now Putin’s government is holding him on espionage charges. We’ll talk about efforts to gain his release. Also, covering former President Trump’s arraignment, Marjorie Taylor Greene on ’60 Minutes’ and why math counts when covering the bases. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Keith Greenwood and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.
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People panic about money, and when there’s a bank failure, people panic even more. Monday morning, people across California and the U.S. worried their bank could fail like the Silicon Valley Bank. What are the best ways to cover a bank run with creating a domino effect? Also, Mike Pence’s comments about January 6, why The Maneater is ending it’s print run and teens upset with a lifetime of social media. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.
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A bill making its way through the Missouri Senate seeks to rewrite the state’s 50-year-old Sunshine Law. Another bill in Florida would require bloggers writing about elected officials to register with the state. As we approach Sunshine Week, a look at freedom of information, and threats to it. Also, growing numbers of Millennials and Gen Zers paying for news and some of the first formalized polices covering AI.
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The Columbia Missourian is one of hundreds of newspapers across the United States dropping ‘Dilbert.’ Also, why you’re not hearing about the Dominion lawsuit on Fox News’s ‘MediaBuzz’ and the stark reminder of the deadly cost of journalism, as we remember an Orlando journalist gunned down in his station’s news car. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.
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This week on Views of the News, Missouri School of Journalism Professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Keith Greenwood talk about President Jimmy Carter’s into hospice, the war in Ukraine moves into its second year, Don Lemon’s sexist and ageist comments, and what could mean for the future of live sports telecasts if Bally Sports Network goes into bankruptcy.
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People across Missouri – and the U.S. – are celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl win. This week on Views of the News, we’ll talk about the game, the ads and the lack of a traditional presidential interview. Also, a reporter arrested at an Ohio news conference and the publication of a murdered journalist’s final story. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.
