This episode originally aired on March 3, 2025.
In an unprecedented step, the White House announced it will decide which journalists get to participate in the press pool.
This comes after the Trump administration recently banned the Associated Press, a move which has other news outlets coming to the AP’s defense.
In other media news, declining ratings and the departure of longtime news anchors have television news in flux.
We’re talking about the changing media landscape and how we make sure the news coming out of Washington is accurate.
Guests:
- Danny Kimball, associate professor and chair of media arts and studies, Goucher College
- Jeremy Barr, media news reporter, The Washington Post
- Jennifer Rubin, editor-in-chief, The Contrarian
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