David Folkenflik
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Fox News Host Newly Fired For Sexual Misconduct Had Inspired Earlier Warning
Fox News fired Ed Henry after an investigation of alleged "willful sexual misconduct in the workplace." He was given a plum job despite a colleague's complaint warning against elevating his profile.
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'New York Times', 'Washington Post' Promise Major Changes To Move Forward On Race
The Post announces more than a dozen new jobs involving race and the Times says it will devise a strategy to better hire, develop, support and promote people, particularly people of color.
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Morning Edition
Trump's New Foreign Broadcasting CEO Fires News Chiefs, Raising Fears Of Meddling
On Wednesday, President Trump's new appointee as CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media dismissed the directors of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia and other government outlets.
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Morning Edition
Journalists Clash With Newsroom Chiefs Over Protest Coverage
The racial justice fight that has sparked protests across the nation has also ignited protests within some of country's leading newsrooms. The latest incident involves the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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All Things Considered
'NYT' Editorial Page Editor Resigns After Op-Ed Backlash
The editorial page editor of The New York Times has resigned in the wake of a controversy over the decision to run an op-ed by Sen. Tom Cotton titled "Send in the Troops."
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Fresh Newsroom Cuts At Tribune Stir Mistrust As 'Vulture' Investor Looms
In recent years, Tribune Publishing executives have prospered while newsrooms endured cuts and layoffs. Many journalists say they resent new cutbacks and fear Alden Global Capital's growing influence.
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NBC News Chief Andrew Lack Out After Tenure Marked By Scandal
Andrew Lack was brought in to steady NBC News after a scandal led to the suspension of anchor Brian Williams. Instead, Lack oversaw debacles involving Harvey Weinstein, Matt Lauer and Megyn Kelly.
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Fox News Executive Tries To Rein In Stars As They Cheer On Anti-Lockdown Rallies
Fox News stars have championed protests against governors who have ordered shutdowns to contain the pandemic. A top Fox executive ordered hosts to acknowledge health risks posed by the rallies.
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White House Attacks Voice Of America Over China Coronavirus Coverage
The Trump administration alleges the Voice of America is relaying Chinese propaganda. Founded at the dawn of World War Two, the government-funded news agency is independent by law.
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All Things Considered
Dr. Anthony Fauci Is Talking To Just About Anyone About The Coronavirus
From Fox News to NBA star Stephen Curry's podcast, Dr. Anthony Fauci has done interviews with all sorts of media to get the word out about the science behind COVID-19 public health recommendations.