What Is — Or Should Be — Media's Role In Donald Trump's Rise?
There has been a lively debate in political and media circles about the extent to which Donald Trump's rise has been fueled by news media.
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Trump Calls Into Radio Show; Host Is A Member Of #NeverTrump Movement
Steve Inskeep talks to Charlie Sykes, who hosts a conservative talk show on WTMJ-AM in Milwaukee. He's also a member of the Never Trump movement, but he got an on-air call recently from Donald Trump.
President Obama Chides Media For 2016 Election Coverage
The president decried the media's role in and responsibility for the current political climate — and this campaign — at a journalism award dinner Monday night.
Obama Acknowledges News Industry In Transition
President Obama turned media critic in a speech Monday night, as he spoke about journalism and the current political environment. He attended a dinner honoring the best in political journalism.
Trump's Promise To 'Open Up' Libel Laws Unlikely To Be Kept
Public figures face high bar to prove libel, and the GOP Presidential candidate will have to overcome decades of precedent to overturn law
Donald Trump Wants To 'Open Up' Libel Laws So He Can Sue News Outlets
Donald Trump says he wants to open up libel laws, and he says should be allowed to sue news outlets that publish stories he deems are wrong. But libel laws are well established in the U.S. and have been upheld by liberal and conservative justices.
Jian Ghomeshi, Former CBC Host, Acquitted Of Sexual Assault Charges
The Canadian radio host was fired from the CBC in 2014 after several women came forward with assault allegations. The court said it had doubts about "the reliability or sincerity" of the complainants.
Whither Bridget Jones? Britain's 'Independent' Newspaper Goes Digital
Helen Fielding's memorable comic creation started as a series of columns in the Independent some 20 years ago; as the paper goes digital-only, Fielding says the next Bridget could come from a blog.
Florida Jury Sides With Hulk Hogan In Gawker Sex Tape Case
A Florida jury sided with Hulk Hogan in his lawsuit against Gawker Media over a sex tape published on Gawker's website. The jury's decision has brought damages to $140 million. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Steven Perlberg about the case.
The Puzzles In Covering Trump: How The Media Approach His Campaign
Politico editor Susan Glasser, Huffington Post Washington Bureau Chief Ryan Grim and NPR editorial director Michael Oreskes discuss the challenges of covering the Trump campaign.