Over a Dozen Companies Have Pulled Their Advertising From Tucker Carlson’s Show
Decisions followed a monologue in which Carlson suggested immigrants are making the United States "dirtier."
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The Demise of ‘The Weekly Standard’ Is a Blow to the Republican Party
The magazine's demise signals the further erosion of conservatism as a coherent ideology—and its replacement by a Trump personality cult.
How to Increase Trust in the Media
News consumers are more trusting of the media when they're exposed to fact-checking, per new research.
Is Texas’ Campus Carry Law Actually Making Anyone Safer?
Gun advocates are arguing that the controversial law is keeping students safer, but there's little evidence to back those claims.
The ‘Oregonian’ Faces Heavy Criticism After Publishing a Piece Sympathizing With a Far-Right Group
Activists fear that, by publishing a piece that sympathizes with a far-right group, the paper is promoting hateful, potentially violent rhetoric.
How the News Flubbed a Hate Crime in Kentucky
The social media profile of a murderer in Kentucky shows ample evidence of racism—so why did the media focus primarily on his schizophrenia?
Media Coverage of Climate Change Is Caught in an Equilibrium Trap
The media outlets focused on climate change are centered in areas where the actual effects of climate change generally haven't become tangible.
Quantifying the ‘Weinstein Effect’ One Year Later
Coverage of sexual harassment and assault allegations is up 30 percent compared to the months immediately before the New York Times published its story about Harvey Weinstein.
The Future of Podcasting Is Educational
Podcasters, rather than the conventional media or education establishment, are in a position to shape the tone and content of public discourse.
When It Comes to Health-Related Research, Should We Cut Out the Middleman?
A systemic review presents damning evidence that journalists are overselling research.