Author: Tripp Frohlichstein

Miscellaneous observations from a media critic

BY TRIPP FROHLICHSTEIN / Brian Stelter, formerly of the New York Times, has taken over the host role of CNN’s Reliable Sources. Former host Howard Kurtz has moved to Fox where he hosts MediaBuzz (ironically competing against his old CNN show – both airing at 10 a.m. CST on Sunday mornings).

Severe weather prompted quick thinking by reporters

by Tripp Frohlichstein / Commendations to Channel 4 (KMOV) for its performance during the severe weather outbreak last Sunday afternoon. As killer tornadoes formed in the area and noon approached, there was no doubt many football fans were concerned their game would not air because of the dangerous weather.

Good investigative reports aired on St. Louis TV stations

by Tripp Frohlichstein / Elliott Davis brought viewers an effective “You Paid For It” this past week as he produced a story (http://fox2now.com/2013/11/13/expensive-deal-costing-st-charles-county-taxpayers-millions/) on what appears to be an inconsistency in how St. Charles County does business. He pointed out that a recent $5 million plus project had only one bid submitted.

Davis’ St. Louis TV report does disservice to public

BY TRIPP FROHLICHSTEIN / In St. Louis, FOX 2’s (KTVI) Elliott Davis did a serious disservice to the public on a “You Paid For It” segment that aired July 16. Why? Because he conducted the interview he used on that segment for a story about St. Louis Community College that originally aired back