David Folkenflik
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Morning Edition
In A $30 Billion Deal, Viacom And CBS Are Joining Forces
Viacom and CBS are merging to make an entertainment giant, but it will still be smaller than its competitors.
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Viacom And CBS Agree To Merge In $30B Deal
Viacom Chief Executive Bob Backish is to oversee the new company, to be called ViacomCBS. The new chairwoman of the combined company is to be Shari Redstone, president of National Amusements.
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Morning Edition
Examining The Media Coverage Involving Jeffrey Epstein
We check on how the media has covered Jeffrey Epstein, and the accusations and investigations that ended with Epstein's death in federal custody.
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All Things Considered
Gannett Plans To Merge With New Media Investment Group
The nation's two largest newspaper groups plan to merge. Gannett will be acquired by New Media Investment Group, which owns Gatehouse. The cash and stock deal values Gannett at about $1.4 billion.
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All Things Considered
Media Organizations Differ In Approaches To Covering President Trump's Tweets
How should media organizations react when they suspect President Trump is baiting them with tweets? Some argue they need to stop, others say you have to cover the news.
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Morning Edition
News Media Wrestle With How To Describe Some Of Trump's Tweets
President Trump's tweets regarding four Democratic congresswomen of color were condemned by fellow Democrats as racist. Most media struggled early on whether to call the tweets racist.
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Morning Edition
Longtime Newspaper To Shut Down In Youngstown, Ohio
Youngstown, Ohio, will soon be without a newspaper. For 150 years, the town has been served by The Vindicator. Now the owners say the paper's long run will come to an end on Aug. 31.
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Morning Edition
Cash-Strapped NRA Shuts Down Its Online Channel NRATV
The National Rifle Association will stop producing new content for its online streaming service, NRATV. The move is described as a strategic change but is also part of a fight over the group's future.
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All Things Considered
'New York Times' Publisher Defends Paper Against Trump's 'Treason' Accusations
New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger defended the paper against ongoing attacks by President Trump in an opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal.
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All Things Considered
'Sports Illustrated' Sold; Meredith Corporation To Continue Publishing Magazine
A company is buying the Sports Illustrated name in order to take full advantage of licensing opportunities. Meredith Corporation will continue to publish the magazine.