For many years, Chicago readers came to understand Dawn Turner through her fresh perspective on their city. As a long-time reporter and columnist for the Chicago Tribune, Turner explored topics like race, class, and gender. Her upbringing in Chicago’s South Side influenced the way she questioned existing beliefs. This influence extends to her books as...
Crooked Media’s podcast, Pod Save America, faced criticism for deleting a social media clip critical of streamer Hasan Piker. After backlash, they reposted an extended version. The podcast episode, featuring MSNBC’s Chris Hayes and guest host Alex Wagner, discussed the Democratic political landscape. Abdul El-Sayed, a candidate in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race, has been criticized...
The decision to halt government funding for PBS has been a topic of debate. Watching the content aired by PBS may provide insights into why some support this move. Recently, PBS featured a segment on NewsHour, which presented information without posing critical questions or deeply exploring topics. PBS’s reporting style often avoids complex discussions, instead...
Gay Talese’s 1969 book, The Kingdom and the Power, offered an insightful look at the internal dynamics of The New York Times. It chronicled Talese’s journey from a copyboy to a notable reporter. The non-fiction book captured the intricacies of the newsroom like a vivid novel, marking Talese’s debut as a best-selling author. He spent...
Journalist and ‘2WAY’ host Mark Halperin criticized far-left streamer Hasan Piker in a recent discussion. Halperin suggested Piker might be an exception to the principle of granting grace to everyone. ‘The more I learn about him, the more I believe he is an exception to the rule that we should show grace to all,’ Halperin...
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is under scrutiny for his ties to Uncivilized Media, a Qatar-based outlet accused of propagating antisemitic conspiracy theories. He engaged with the outlet in 2023, and as of July 24, 2026, he was still following their Instagram account. By July 27, 2026, he had unfollowed it, although earlier collaborative...
Jesse Watters, host of ‘Jesse Watters Primetime,’ recently took aim at Scott Pelley, expressing skepticism over Pelley’s emotional recount of his dismissal from CBS. Watters’ comments followed Pelley’s comparison of his firing to the murder of a spouse, a statement made during a recent interview. Watters questioned Pelley’s self-awareness regarding media bias. In a separate...
The New York Times faces criticism for lacking representation for nearly half of the U.S. voting population on its opinion pages. With the departure of conservative writer Ross Douthat, the Times currently has 12 featured columnists. They include Jamelle Bouie, Maureen Dowd, David French, Thomas Friedman, M. Gessen, Michelle Goldberg, Ezra Klein, Nicholas Kristof, Carlos...
Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley, former correspondents from CBS’s “60 Minutes,” are transitioning from journalism to academia. Columbia Journalism School will welcome them as Journalists in Residence for the upcoming academic year. Columbia Journalism School highlighted their new roles in an announcement. Alfonsi and Pelley, who were let go from “60 Minutes” due to restructuring...
The Smithsonian is the largest museum, education, and research complex globally. It welcomes visitors from all states and countries, free of charge. Established over generations, it remains a cherished attraction in Washington, drawing many to its doors. Despite America’s relatively young age compared to ancient civilizations, its history is exceptional. The Smithsonian is where history...