Views of the News
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Each week, KBIA brings you a roundtable discussion about the media. Host Amy Simons and regular panelists Kathy Kiely and Earnest Perry from the Missouri School of Journalism provide analysis, commentary and criticism.
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Views of the News: A Fresh Start for Meet the Press
It’s a new era for NBC’s Meet the Press. How did Kristen Welker do in her debut? Was an interview with Donald Trump the right way to set the tone? Also, the founder of Rolling Stone is axed from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame board, and why Nickelback wants to talk about why everyone hates Nickelback. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Luke Capizzo and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.
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Sep 13, 2023
Views of the News: When should a journalist get involved in a story?
When is it appropriate for a journalist to shift from observer to participant? We’ve seen the likes of Anderson Cooper and Dr. Sanjay Gupta jump in when their special skills could help in life-or-death situations, but it is right? Is it journalistically ethical? Or does it not matter when we’re talking about showing our humanity? Also, why a collegiate paper in Florida turned down an advertisement for mail order abortion pills, the latest chapter in Maria Ressa’s fight for freedom, and how Barstool Sports has been skirting copyright laws on viral videos. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.
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Sep 6, 2023
Views of the News: Treeline Music Festival Canceled
The Treeline Music Festival won’t be happening later this month because organizers say it was too expensive to put on. What questions should reporters be asking as Columbia sees its first fall without the former Roots N Blues in nearly 20 years? Also, the next chapter in the Marion Record’s fight for press freedom; and when social media managers get too clever. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Nick Mathews: Views of the News.
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Aug 30, 2023
Views of the News: A strategy to cover Trump's legal troubles
MSNBC’s strategy seems to be paying off, as ratings show viewers are tuning in for its coverage of Donald Trump’s indictments. What’s working, and what’s leading others to turn off Fox News and CNN? Also, coverage of the Republican debate and why Fox News is apologizing for a story it wrote about a fallen Marine. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.
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Aug 30, 2023
Views of the News: A strategy to cover Trump's legal troubles
MSNBC’s strategy seems to be paying off, as ratings show viewers are tuning in for its coverage of Donald Trump’s indictments. What’s working, and what’s leading others to turn off Fox News and CNN? Also, coverage of the Republican debate and why Fox News is apologizing for a story it wrote about a fallen Marine. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.
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Aug 23, 2023
Views of the News: What's the relationship between a newspaper and its community?
A week after the Marion County Record had its equipment returned, the newspaper’s owner and many in its community disagree on what the role of a community newspaper should be. Also, what changes at the Open Society Foundation could mean for journalism in eastern Europe; X - formerly known as Twitter - kills off more tools useful to journalist, and Meta’s making moves toward releasing a Threads interface. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.
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Aug 16, 2023
Views of the News: Kansas Newspaper Raided
Journalists across the country are standing behind the publisher and staff of the Marion County Record. Police raided the Kansas newspaper last week, seizing computers, phones and reporting materials in an apparent illegal search. Also, the impact of cameras in the courtroom in covering latest indictment of Donald Trump, covering the wildfires in Hawaii and “crafting” visual journalism. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.
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May 10, 2023
Views of the News: Trump found liable for sexual abuse and defamation in Carroll civil case
Former President Trump was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation in the case brought forth by E. Jean Carroll. We’ll talk about the coverage of that verdict, and his return to CNN for a scheduled town hall. Also, Tucker Carlson’s return, the 2023 Pulitzer Prizes and remembering Newton Minow. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.
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May 3, 2023
Views of the News: World Press Freedom Day
May 3 is World Press Freedom Day. It’s a time to support the media, especially those which are targets against freedom of the press. Tune in to this week’s Views of the News to learn more about what you can do – besides subscribing to publications – to support this effort. Also, Twitter’s founder retracts his support for Elon Musk’s leadership; and remembering both Jerry Springer and Mike Shannon. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.
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Apr 26, 2023
Views of the News: Covering a bank run without creating panic
People panic about money, and when there’s a bank failure, people panic even more. Monday morning, people across California and the U.S. worried their bank could fail like Silicon Valley Bank. We'll discuss its coverage. Also, Mike Pence’s comments about January 6, why The Maneater is ending its print run, and teens upset with a lifetime of social media. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.
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Apr 12, 2023
Views of the News: U.S. designates Evan Gershkovich as 'wrongfully detained' in Russia
The Russian government has formally charged Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich with espionage, while the U.S. government has officially deemed him “wrongfully detained.” What does that designation mean, and how might it affect efforts to gain his release? Also, covering the Tennessee Three; Fox News settles a defamation case (just not that defamation case); and internet influencers get special White House access. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.
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Apr 5, 2023
Views of the News: WSJ reporter jailed in Russia
Evan Gershovich has been described as a brave reporter, telling the stories from Russia that the world needed to hear. Now Putin’s government is holding him on espionage charges. We’ll talk about efforts to gain his release. Also, covering former President Trump’s arraignment; Marjorie Taylor Greene on ’60 Minutes’, and why math counts when covering the bases. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Keith Greenwood and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.
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Mar 15, 2023
Views of the News: Covering a bank run without creating panic
People panic about money, and when there’s a bank failure, people panic even more. Monday morning, people across California and the U.S. worried their bank could fail like Silicon Valley Bank. We'll discuss its coverage. Also, Mike Pence’s comments about January 6, why The Maneater is ending its print run, and teens upset with a lifetime of social media. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.
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Mar 8, 2023
Views of the News: Threats to Freedom of Information
A bill making its way through the Missouri Senate seeks to rewrite the state’s 50-year-old Sunshine Law; another bill in Florida would require bloggers writing about elected officials to register with the state. As we approach Sunshine Week, a look at freedom of information and threats to it. Also, there's a growing number of Millennials and Gen Z-ers who are paying for news, and some of the first formalized polices covering AI. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.
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Mar 1, 2023
Views of the News: Dropping 'Dilbert'
The Columbia Missourian is one of hundreds of newspapers across the United States dropping ‘Dilbert.’ Also, why you’re not hearing about the Dominion lawsuit on Fox News’s ‘MediaBuzz’, and the stark reminder of the deadly cost of journalism, as we remember an Orlando journalist gunned down in his station’s news car. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.
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Feb 22, 2023
Views of the News: Carter in hospice, war in Ukraine moves into a second year, and Don Lemon's sexist remarks
This week on Views of the News: Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Keith Greenwood talk about President Jimmy Carter entering into hospice care; the war in Ukraine moves into its second year; Don Lemon’s sexist and ageist comments; and what could it mean for the future of live sports telecasts if Bally Sports Network goes into bankruptcy.
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Feb 15, 2023
Views of the News: Celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl win
People across Missouri – and the U.S. – are celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl win. This week on Views of the News, we’ll talk about the game, the ads and the lack of a traditional presidential interview. Also, a reporter arrested at an Ohio news conference and the publication of a murdered journalist’s final story. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.
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Feb 1, 2023
Views of the News: What to consider before publishing graphic images
Journalists across the country faced a tough call: to do run the brutally graphic video of Memphis police beating Tyre Nichols, or not? What is the news value, and how does it help the public understand? Also, how the World Health Organization wants to reframe coverage of automobile crashes and why the Associated Press apologized to France. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Damon Kiesow: Views of the News.
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Jan 25, 2023
Views of the News: Surprise Kavanaugh documentary debuts at Sundance
A surprise documentary at the Sundance Film Festival reignites the conversation about sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Also, covering the discovery of even more classified documents and an update on the use of AI on news websites. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.
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Jan 18, 2023
Views of the News: Expanding video access in the U.S. House
For four days, C-SPAN’s cameras rolled live on the U.S. House of Representatives, showing us everything going on in the chambers gavel to gavel. Now some lawmakers, including Rep. Matt Gaetz want to make that access permanent. We’ll discuss arguments for and against. Also, St. Louis Public Radio staffers seek to unionize, students at more than a dozen colleges and using artificial intelligence to write stories for news websites. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.
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