The Covert Sexism of Sports News
Sports commentators have abandoned the practice of sexually objectifying female athletes on air for more covert forms of sexism.
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How Speculating Newscasters Keep Us Less Informed
It may seem reasonable for on-air talent to fill airtime with speculation and predictions, but it’s more difficult for us to correct that sort of misinformation later on.
Television News Covers Women’s Sports Less Today Than It Did 25 Years Ago
More women are playing sports and more people are watching them do so than ever before (just look at audience figures for this year's Women's World Cup), but you wouldn’t know it from the “mediated man cave” that is American sports media.
Bonding With Brinkley: How Viewers Reacted to JFK Assassination Coverage
A look at letters sent to NBC news anchors suggests viewers felt a strong emotional connection with the reporters bringing them the tragic news.
Local TV News Spreads Cancer Fatalism
New research suggests watching local television news leads to fatalistic beliefs regarding cancer.
Sexy News Anchors Distract Male Viewers
New research finds when a female news anchor’s sexual attractiveness is played up, male viewers retain less information.
Golden Age of Newscasts is Now — on NPR
New research compares coverage of overseas news on Edward R. Murrow’s CBS and modern-day NPR, and finds public radio superior in numerous ways.
The Changing Face of Network Television News
Network news anchors and correspondents are a far more diverse group than they were two decades ago.
Watchdog 2.0
The emergence of a video showing pedestrians mowed down in Baghdad by U.S. gunships illustrates how traditional media's watchdog role is being usurped.