Biden’s Memory, Age: Part of The White House Reporting Beat, But Requires Context
Feb. 22 2024
‘Just The facts’: Darlene Superville, Associated Press White House Correspondent, On Keeping Personal Opinion Out Of News Reporting
‘The environment that we're in makes it more of a story’: Questions about the president’s memory cannot be ignored.
Covering The White House In 2024: ‘It’s All Through The Lens Of The Campaign Now’
Feb. 15 2024
Responsible reporting doesn’t mean leaving your humanity at the door, Washington Post White House correspondents Tyler Pager and Yasmeen Abutaleb say
Special counsel report highlights biggest test for the White House: An aging incumbent.
How the Paul Miller Fellowship Helps Washington Reporters
Feb. 15 2024
Get Past the Press Officers and Develop Deep Sources
Paul Miller alumni Carol Leonnig, Jonathan Salant, Arthur Jones II and Sadie Gurman talk about how the fellowship helped them break into Washington reporting.
How to Interview POTUS
Feb. 14 2024
‘Don’t Be Afraid To Interrupt The President’: It’s Your Interview, Says Reshad Hudson, Nexstar Media Group Washington Correspondent
"Ask what you care about first." Don’t let the clock run out before you get what you came for, says George Condon, National Journal White House correspondent.
Press ‘Crucial’ To Demystifying Nation’s Juvenile Court System
Feb. 05 2024
Closed Juvenile Court Proceedings Pose Challenges To News Coverage
Media’s portrayal of juveniles in court system ‘very important’ to outcomes, says Ranord Darensburg, chief judge of Orleans Parish Juvenile Court.
‘A Very Precarious Place’: Press Freedom In Decline
Feb. 05 2024
Governments Reaching Beyond Borders To Target Journalists
Journalists increasingly targeted with physical violence, threats, intimidation in past decade, says Adrian Shahbaz, vice president of research and analysis at Freedom House.
Dealing With Police A ‘Challenge’ In Post-George Floyd Era
Jan. 23 2024
Police ‘Backlash’ Tests Criminal Justice Reporters, KYW News Radio’s Kristen Johanson Says
Kristen Johanson, veteran crime reporter at Philadelphia’s KYW News Radio told journalists: “It's very different than what we all probably signed up to do in the first place.”
Former AG Alberto Gonzales: Justice Will ‘Prevail’ In Trump Prosecutions
Jan. 19 2024
G.W. Bush’s Attorney General Calls Donald Trump’s Vow of Retribution ‘Dangerous’
Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales believes the criminal justice system will prevail in the face of Donald Trump’s 91 felony counts.
DOJ’s Rachel Rossi: Journalism ‘Critical’ to Righting Justice Inequities
Jan. 11 2024
Reporters Make 'Justice Gap' Visible to Communities, Policymakers
Journalists are key to expanding justice to low income, communities of color, says Justice Department Access to Justice Director Rachel Rossi.
Christine Brennan: No Women Athletes at White House College Sports Meeting is ‘Huge Swing and Miss’
Dec. 18 2023
Women Represent ‘Biggest Names in (All) College Basketball Right Now’
Women athletes deserve inclusion in discussion of college sports benefits, says Christine Brennan, USA TODAY national sports columnist.
Kaitlan Collins—Countering Misinformation: Journalism’s Challenge for Next ‘Several Decades’
Dec. 12 2023
Preparation, ‘Active Listening’ Key to Good Reporting
Kaitlan Collins, host of CNN’s The Source: ‘You’re never going to stop growing as a reporter.’
Marty Baron: Trump’s Stated Intentions Match ‘Definition of Authoritarianism’
Dec. 06 2023
Former Washington Post Editor Shares Journalism Advice for 2024
Marty Baron, author of "Collision of Power," talks about the possibility of a Donald Trump second term.
No Place Immune from Mass Violence: Secret Service Official Calls for Public Intervention
Nov. 16 2023
Three-Quarters Of Attackers Raised Concerns Before Strikes
Lina Alathari, director of U.S. Secret Service’s National Threat Assessment Center, tells journalists that public reporting of threatening behavior is key to curbing mass violence.
‘January 6 Is Still Ongoing,’ Says Officer Harry Dunn
Oct. 09 2023
Capitol Attack Leaves Police Officers Suffering in Silence
“More needs to be done” to address mental illness and suicide among law enforcement, said Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn and Serena Liebengood, widow of Capitol Police Officer Howard Liebengood.
What James Comey Regrets – And What He Doesn’t
Oct. 06 2023
Former FBI Director Jim Comey Talks Trump, Clinton
Comey explains why he’s still “optimistic about America” and what he would've done differently after Mar-a-Lago.
‘You Didn’t Stand a Chance’: Unconscious Bias Embedded Since Birth
Oct. 05 2023
Every Day Decisions Affected by Unconscious Bias
Bombarded by information, unconscious bias takes hold, says Derek Mosley, director of Marquette University Law School’s Lubar Center.
Redistricting: States to Watch
Sept. 29 2023
Wisconsin Maps Are Cases of ‘Extreme Partisan Gerrymander.’ What’s Next?
Pay attention to who’s drawing the congressional maps in each state, experts say.
Judicial Elections Put Abortion, Voting, LGBTQ Rights on Ballot
Sept. 29 2023
Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Spotlights New Battleground
Janet Protasiewicz’s election to Wisconsin Supreme Court focuses new attention on the elected judiciary nationwide.
Debunking Conspiracy Theories, Receiving Personal Threats all Part of Statehouse Beat
Sept. 28 2023
Statehouse Reporters Take Stock of Personal Safety
Holding state government officials accountable now requires statehouse reporters to watch their backs.
Statehouse Data at Your Fingertips
Sept. 28 2023
The Budget Can Help You Plan Your Reporting. The NCSL Can Help
Use The National Conference of State Legislatures as a resource to compare states’ legislation, experts say.
LGBTQ+ Issues in the Statehouse
Sept. 28 2023
Over 500 Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Have Been Proposed in 2023
“Culture wars raise money and the people that are on the margins are easy targets,” ACLU Wisconsin Executive Director said.
‘Bring Courage to the Work’: UW-Madison Journalism Director Talks Reporting Ethics
Sept. 28 2023
Transparency Key to Building Public Trust in Journalism
With journalism under attack, transparency is more important than ever.
How’s Your State’s Fiscal Health?
Sept. 27 2023
As Pandemic Aid Dries Up, States’ Stability Uncertain
Tracking states’ tax revenue, reserves, employment rates and Medicaid spending are the nitty gritty keys to statehouse reporting, says Melissa Maynard, Pew Charitable Trusts senior officer, and Liz Farmer, co-host of “The Public Money Pod.”
Protecting Democracy is Essential, Wisconsin Attorney General Says
Sept. 26 2023
Attorney General Shares His View from the Front Line of Democracy
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul says he’s ‘concerned about the extent to which the elections have become politicized.’
Meagan Wolfe Speaks to Statehouse Reporters Days After Attempted Ouster
Sept. 21 2023
Georgia’s Gabriel Sterling Says False 2020 Election Claims Still Swamp State Officials
Wisconsin Elections Administrator Meagan Wolfe and Georgia elections official Gabriel Sterling still swamped with 2020 false fraud claims.
Journalists, ‘We Need You’
Sept. 20 2023
Statehouse Reporting Is ‘One of the Toughest’ Jobs in journalism Today, Longtime Editor Says
“This work is important, you are important, and we need you,” said Greg Borowski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
David Weigel On the Record
Sept. 18 2023
Semafor Seeking Its Voice One Year On
Longtime political reporter David Weigel credits a break from pack journalism as key to shaping the identity of news start-up Semafor a year after its launch.
Protecting Confidential Sources Is Journalists’ Urgent Obligation
Sept. 18 2023
On The Record with Whistleblower Attorney Jesselyn Radack and Pulitzer Winner Eric Lichtblau
“The relationship between reporters and sources is really a sacred trust,” said Pulitzer winner Eric Lichtblau.
A Deep Dive into Defense Reporting
June 08 2023
What Briefers Don’t Tell You
Journalists prize the Pentagon beat. USA Today’s Tom Vanden Brook and NPR’s Tom Bowman describe what it takes to thrive there.
Peter Baker: Journalism’s Core Values are Non-Negotiable
June 07 2023
How to Get Statements on Record
Officials may criticize or request changes on sensitive stories. Peter Baker of the New York Times explains how to stand your ground.
From Trump to Hunter: How to Cover Hot Investigations
May 18 2023
These are the questions to ask when trying to assess an investigation into a politician, Protect Democracy experts say.
Why the Pentagon Cares about News Deserts
May 12 2023
Lack of Reporting Can Increase Gap Between Military, Civilians
A persistent lack of accountability and trust can lead to "fragility of countries and, in worst cases, violent extremism and then civil conflict,” says Pentagon official.
White House Comms ‘Triaging’ Reporters’ Requests
April 18 2023
Advice for White House Correspondents
Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates tells reporters to be direct as White House staff are constantly “triaging” requests.
How to Cover Bank Failures
April 12 2023
Know What Agencies Are Involved in the Banking Crisis, AP Financial Reporter Advises
Two U.S. banks failed in March 2023. AP U.S. Treasury reporter Fatima Hussein shares her tips on covering the 2023 global banking crisis.
Jen Easterly on Why TikTok, AI Worry Her
April 12 2023
CISA Chief: Like Nukes Last Century, AI is Most Powerful Technology This Century
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly finds AI and China’s data collection through TikTok concerning.
Voting Rights Trends to Watch Heading Into 2024
March 28 2023
Criminalization of Election Officials Worries Voting Expert
“Legislation that criminalizes election officials for behavior that was previously legal” is a form of interference, says the Voting Rights Lab’s Liz Avore.
When National News Cares About Your State
March 20 2023
Washington Post’s Matthew Brown and Lalee Ibssa of ABC News Didn’t Parachute In. They Lived There.
Between the runoff and Trump grand jury probe, Georgia was on everyone’s mind. How national “embedded” reporters covered it.
‘Just Get Rid of the Debt Ceiling’
March 20 2023
If the U.S. Defaults, What Happens Next?
Steve Ellis, president of Taxpayers for Common Sense, says the debt ceiling is no longer a “legitimate policy tool.” Here’s why.
Washington and Hollywood Insider’s Tips for Journalists
March 20 2023
A Producer’s Perspective on Building a Network
“Talk to everyone,” says Tammy Haddad, former producer for Larry King and consultant on “Veep” and “Succession.”
Politics Reporters: Remember the Audience Outside D.C.
Feb. 13 2023
‘When Everyone is Zigging, You Should Zag’
Vox’s Christian Paz wanted to write about President Biden’s classified documents in a way others weren’t. So, he made it matter to the average American.
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