An image of 3 men in suits standing close to each other. Their heads are covered by televisions.

Media Matters Cheri Jacobus Dec 6, 2023

Aren’t Media Pundits Supposed to Be Actual Experts?

Cheri Jacobus Dec 6, 2023

We have come to rely on 24-hour news for information and analysis. But cable news networks are increasingly packing airtime with commentators based on their social media followings instead of their expertise. And it shows.

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Media Matters Marisa Kabas May 18, 2022

When the Media Muzzles Its Reporters

Marisa Kabas May 18, 2022

What are we supposed to make of newsrooms instructing their employees not to comment on current events like abortion and domestic terrorism?

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Media Matters Victoria Brownworth Nov 16, 2021

Legacy Media Is Undermining VP Kamala Harris

Victoria Brownworth Nov 16, 2021

During her five-day diplomacy trip to France, the Veep met with global leaders and made inroads with French President Macron. But you'd never know it based on the U.S. media coverage.

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All the Rage Jude Doyle Aug 1, 2019

Enough With “Novelty Candidates”

Jude Doyle Aug 1, 2019

CNN pitted front-runners against a too-big cohort of sound-bite-only candidates, not allowing anyone to engage in meaningful debate. And that could have serious ramifications for 2020.