If you haven’t listened to the NPR show “Serial" (available for free as Podcasts online as http://serialpodcast.org), you are missing some of what may be the best journalism ever. Serial is a spin-off of NPR’s "This American Life.” The premise is simple. Reporter Sarah Koenig examines a single murder case with an abundance of questions surrounding it. Is the man convicted … [Read more...] about Serial journalism
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Beacon-St. Louis Public Radio a National Model
Special to GJR Editor's Note: William H. Freivogel, publisher of GJR, is married to Beacon editor Margaret W. Freivogel. He also was a founder of the Beacon and is a contributor. St. Louis Public Radio and the St. Louis Beacon announced Thursday that they are moving ahead with their previously announced merger plan and that final action by the University of Missouri … [Read more...] about Beacon-St. Louis Public Radio a National Model
NPR fired Williams too quickly
News organizations have the right - the responsibility even - to discipline or fire reporters who violate professional ethical standards. But NPR reacted too hastily and too drastically when it fired news analyst Juan Williams for comments he made about Muslims. There is no easy yardstick for determining when reporters deserve to be fired for comments. News organizations … [Read more...] about NPR fired Williams too quickly