News Industry Fights Back on Claims by Trump

DAVID BAUDER / The Associated Press Apr 3, 2019 Although some stories have been disputed, much of what the public learned in the last two years is due to relentless digging by reporters. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

A Doctor Explains Why Medicare-for-All Is a No-Brainer (Video)

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Mar 2, 2019 Amid mounting excitement over new Medicare for All legislation, Dr. Adam Gaffney takes on a panel of skeptics at Fox Business Network. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Comcast Beats 21st Century Fox in Bid for European Broadcaster

The Associated Press Sep 22, 2018 Sky is Europe's largest pay-television operator, with 22.5 million customers in seven countries. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

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Misconduct Ousters Open Doors for Women in Media

TALI ARBEL / The Associated Press Jan 10, 2018 Historically, there have been far fewer women than men in news organizations, but that model appears to be changing. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Media Consolidation Is a Threat to Democracy

By Mark Lloyd Jun 2, 2017 The problem is more than conservative bias. Many broadcast stations also fail to cover important issues in their local communities. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

‘The Simpsons’ Takes On Trump’s First 100 Days (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Apr 27, 2017 The acclaimed animated series lays into the Trump administration in a teaser for Sunday's upcoming episode. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Mainstream Media’s Wimpy Coverage of Inaugural Address Was No Surprise

Bill Blum / Truthdig Jan 24, 2017 Does the age of Trump signal a new era of McCarthyism—or worse, an American brand of fascism? Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

How to Boost Soccer in the United States

Allen Barra / Truthdig Dec 19, 2016 If the world’s most popular sport is going to take hold in this country, the NCAA, Major League Soccer and the national sports media need to hype the college game—and get it on TV. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Update: CNN Announces Donna Brazile’s Resignation in Light of New WikiLeaks Revelations

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Nov 1, 2016 The interim Democratic National Committee chairwoman came under scrutiny as new evidence points to abuses of power. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Glenn Greenwald Blames Corporate Media’s ‘Faux Objectivity’ for Trump’s Ascent

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Mar 15, 2016 The Intercept reporter says the legendary Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite would not have been able to keep their jobs in today's corporate framework, which has "neutered journalism and drained it of all its vitality and passion, reducing journalists to stenography drones." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Is Trump’s Campaign a ‘Media Mirage’ Made in Ratings Heaven?

Staff / Truthdig Nov 1, 2015 Donald Trump receives far more media coverage than any other candidate running for the presidency. As this video explains, his relationship with U.S. news outlets is symbiotic: He gets the exposure he needs and the outlets get the bombast and controversy, as well as the ratings, they crave. Media expert Robert McChesney and others discuss how the Trump phenomenon is playing out on our airwaves. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )