Doc Searls Weblog→ Online Sports Betting is for Losers

2025-05-21 A few decades back my teenage son and I approached Las Vegas at night while traveling south on Interstate 15. When the skyline of the city began sparkling into view, the kid said, “Wow. Think of all the money people have made there!” This …›

Doc Searls Weblog→ Filings

2025-05-21 Throwing blogs on the fire. I was thinking about posts as files, blogs as outlines, and outlines as directories. In geek-speak, directories look like this: something/something/something/something/file. In URLs, each something is also called a folder, b …›

Columbia Journalism Review→ Journalists Attest to Experiences of Sexual Misconduct with Wesley Lowery

2025-05-21 Lowery rose to prominence as a reporter and media thinker. Women in the industry say he engaged in sexual harassment and assault. …›

Pew Research Center→ Methodology

2025-05-21 The American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview Data in this report comes from Wave 158 of the American Trends Panel (ATP), Pew Research Center’s nationally representative panel of randomly selected U.S. adults. The survey was conducted from Oc …›

Pew Research Center→ Acknowledgments

2025-05-21 Pew Research Center is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts, its primary funder. This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find related reports online at pewresearch.org/religion. Primary r …›

Pew Research Center→ 30% of Americans Consult Astrology, Tarot Cards or Fortune Tellers

2025-05-21 Most who use astrology (or a horoscope), tarot cards or a fortune teller say they do so just for fun rather than for insights about life. The post 30% of Americans Consult Astrology, Tarot Cards or Fortune Tellers appeared first on Pew Research Center. …›

The Journalist's Resource→ What does the removal of the ‘protected areas’ policy mean for hospitals?

2025-05-21 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email Within hours after taking office on Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump revoked a policy that protected designated areas such as schools, places of worship, hospitals, health clinics and doctors’ office …›

American Press Institute→ Choosing your words  

2025-05-21 Language that matters News organizations often have words they discourage or encourage, either because of a decision by a style committee or a top editor. It’s not an easy topic because every newsroom, every audience and every community is different. …›

American Press Institute→ Funders of local history initiatives can find partners in local media

2025-05-21 Virginia, the American Press Institute’s home state, is filled with communities steeped in history. As we approach the nation’s 250th anniversary, local news can play a part in raising such history in our collective consciousness. And humanities-fo …›

Columbia Journalism Review→ Q&A: Kelsey Russell on Reading the News on TikTok

2025-05-21 “I don’t think of myself as a reporter. I think of myself as a storyteller.” …›

Poynter→ How two major newspapers published a summer reading list with books that don’t exist

2025-05-21 A popular feature that you’re likely to see in a major metropolitan newspaper this time of year is a summer reading list. As folks get ready to head to the […] The post How two major newspapers published a summer reading list with books that do …›

Poynter→ Biden’s 2022 comment about having cancer is going viral again. Here’s what he actually meant.

2025-05-21 On May 18, former President Joe Biden’s staff announced he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer. In response, several social media users began circulating a three-year-old video clip of […] The post Biden’s 2022 comment about having canc …›

Doc Searls Weblog→ Remembranes

2025-05-21 How the future might come true. I've re-written most of Four Roads to the Intention Economy, because I keep getting encouraging news about the prospects. It was slow as mud, but worked full time and I loved it. Anyone else remember Ricochet, the wi …›

Pew Research Center→ Methodology

2025-05-20 The American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview Data in this report comes from Wave 167 of the American Trends Panel (ATP), Pew Research Center’s nationally representative panel of randomly selected U.S. adults. The survey was conducted from Ap …›

The Journalist's Resource→ A journalist’s guide to the climate risk data market

2025-05-20 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email For several reasons, news reporters covering the climate occasionally cite data from private firms that analyze the risks of severe weather damaging buildings, roads and other infrastructure across both lar …›

Columbia Journalism Review→ What Elections in Romania and Poland Say About Populism and the Press

2025-05-20 Defeating populists never signals an easy return to the status quo ante. …›

Poynter→ For CBS News, Wendy McMahon’s resignation marks more than just a leadership change

2025-05-20 By Angela Fu, media business reporter CBS News top executive Wendy McMahon announced she would resign Monday as the network and its parent company Paramount fend off scrutiny from President […] The post For CBS News, Wendy McMahon’s resignation …›

Poynter→ SCOTUSblog is now owned by a conservative news outlet. What does that mean for its future?

2025-05-20 As the Supreme Court of the United States weighs in on birthright citizenship and deportations, and its chief justice discusses the rule of law being in jeopardy, The Dispatch — […] The post SCOTUSblog is now owned by a conservative news outlet …›

Poynter→ Q&A: Personal essay writing tips from Roy Peter Clark, ‘America’s writing coach’

2025-05-20 This Q&A first appeared in Write at the Edge, a newsletter from Mallary Tenore Tarpley featuring tips and best practices for seasoned and amateur writers who want to hone their […] The post Q&A: Personal essay writing tips from Roy Peter …›

Columbia Journalism Review→ Cover-Up in Plain Sight

2025-05-20 New books examine how the Biden administration handled the delicate subject of age—but not how the press covered the story. …›

American Press Institute→ American Press Institute and News Revenue Hub to collaborate to help local news leaders pursue new revenue and social strategies

2025-05-20 The American Press Institute and News Revenue Hub will collaborate in 2025 to develop research, training and experiment opportunities that help local news leaders earn new revenue in the evolving information landscape. The collaboration combines streng …›

RJI→ Walking tours for community engagement

2025-05-19 A conversation with Cara Kuhlman, Future Tides Cara Kuhlman, founder and editor of the independent newsroom Future Tides, is passionate about covering how people in the Pacific Northwest interact with local waterways. Using her knowledge of busines …›

Columbia Journalism Review→ Deadline Pressure

2025-05-19 Is Trump's fight with the press a horse race or a tug-of-war? …›

Poynter→ Two disinformation experts have launched a DIY news outlet

2025-05-19 The typical online experience is not particularly pleasant nowadays. Artificial intelligence slop — from Shrimp Jesus to dogs with Coke cans for feet — is flooding our feeds, along with […] The post Two disinformation experts have launched a …›

Poynter→ What do ‘Serial’ and Barbara Walters have in common? What we’ve learned so far from The Poynter 50

2025-05-19 By Ren LaForme, managing editor Ten down, 40 to go. When we launched The Poynter 50 — our yearlong project highlighting people and moments that changed journalism over the past […] The post What do ‘Serial’ and Barbara Walters have in commo …›

Poynter→ Oregon has a rare chance to rebuild trust in local news

2025-05-19 In a recent editorial, the owner of one of Oregon’s newest media outlets, Lookout Eugene-Springfield, argued against a bill that would require tech giants like Google and Meta to compensate […] The post Oregon has a rare chance to rebuild trust …›

Poynter→ Journalism is facing its crisis moment with AI. It might not be a bad thing.

2025-05-16 Good morning, everyone. Tom Jones is off today, but the team at Poynter is keeping tabs on the latest media news and analysis. Here’s what you need to know. After […] The post Journalism is facing its crisis moment with AI. It might not be a ba …›

Columbia Journalism Review→ Who Writes Better Ledes?

2025-05-16 Human vs. bot. …›

Poynter→ France gave the US the Statue of Liberty. Qatar offered Trump a $400M plane. Experts say it’s not the same

2025-05-16 What do the Statue of Liberty and a super luxury jumbo Boeing 747-8 have in common? Other than their proximity to clouds, not much. But in response to concerns that […] The post France gave the US the Statue of Liberty. Qatar offered Trump a $400 …›

Columbia Journalism Review→ The PSAi

2025-05-15 Introducing our campaign to stop the spread of fake media. …›

Online Journalism Blog→ Teaching journalism students generative AI: why I switched to an “AI diary” this semester

2025-05-13 Image by Fredrik Rubensson CC BY-SA 2.0 As universities adapt to a post-ChatGPT era, many journalism assessments have tried to address the widespread use of AI by asking students to declare and reflect on their use of the technology in some form of …›

PRX Official - Medium→ KALW Public Media Now Airing “Song Exploder Remix” Weekly Radio Broadcast

2025-05-12 The new program is based on Hrishikesh Hirway’s highly acclaimed “Song Exploder” podcastKALW Public Media headquartered in San Francisco is now airing a new weekly radio program Song Exploder Remix, based on Hrishikesh Hirway’s highly acclaimed …›

PRX Official - Medium→ PRX Announces Programming for 2025 Podcast Creator Summit in Austin, Texas

2025-05-09 PRX Announces Programming for 2025 Podcast Creator Summit in Austin, Texas from June 16–18Registration is now open for free events taking place at Apple’s campus, co-presented with PRX, KUT & KUTX Studios, and The Drag Audio Production House. …›

Storybench→ Try this tool to map protests for local news

2025-05-08 As protests against the Trump administration spread, journalists are covering local rallies — but putting them in context of larger movements can be a challenge. To help, I built a simple tool that lets you search for recent protests near you and cre …›

Online Journalism Blog→ Why I’m no longer saying AI is “biased”

2025-05-07 TLDR; Saying “AI has biases” or “biased training data” is preferable to “AI is biased” because it reduces the risk of anthropomorphism and focuses on potential solutions, not problems. Click image to explore an …›

PRX Official - Medium→ Two PRX Show Partners Honored in the 2025 Pulitzer Prizes

2025-05-05 “In the Dark” from The New Yorker won for Audio Reporting and “40 Acres and a Lie” was named a finalist for Explanatory ReportingThe Pulitzer Prizes today announced winners in the 2025 awards. Two PRX show partners were honored, including the w …›

Online Journalism Blog→ FAQ: La Nacion interview in English

2025-05-03 Earlier this month I was interviewed for a feature about data journalism in the Argentina newspaper La Nacion. Here are the full questions and answers, in English, published as part of the FAQ series. Data journalism is often associated wit …›

PRX Official - Medium→ PRX Announces 2025 Podcast Creator Summit events in Austin, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia

2025-04-30 Free multi-day experiences for all podcasters will include workshops and learning sessions focused on the craft and art of productionPublic media organization PRX today announced Podcast Creator Summits in Austin, Texas, and Atlanta, Georgia, inviting …›

NYT Open - Medium→ Accessibility: Requirements, Not Features

2025-04-25 Shipping fast often means shrinking scope — but accessibility deserves permanence, not compromise. At The New York Times, product managers embedded it into how our teams think, build, and deliver using the power of the three P’s: People, Proces …›