A Conservative On Project Veritas
The Washington Post exposed a hoax by conservative media activists. David Greene speaks with Noah Rothman of Commentary magazine about what this says about conservative activism.
Media
NPR Chief News Editor Departs After Harassment Allegations
"David Sweeney is no longer on staff," acting Senior Vice President of News Chris Turpin said in an email to staff. At least three female journalists have filed complaints against Sweeney.
'Washington Post' Exposure Of Sting Operation Shows Power Of Fact-Based Reporting
According to The Washington Post, a woman approached the paper with a dramatic and fake story about U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore appears to be part of a sting operation. She was later seen entering the office of Project Veritas, an outfit that produces videos designed to discredit mainstream media outlets as well as left-leaning activist groups.
'Washington Post' Says It Foiled Apparent Sting By James O'Keefe's Activist Group
Post reporters say a woman approached them saying she had gotten pregnant as a teen by Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore. But suspicions were confirmed when she was seen at Project Veritas' offices.
Time Inc. Sold To Meredith Corp., Backed By Koch Brothers
Time announced Sunday night that it had sold itself in a deal backed by the billionaire brothers known for using their wealth and political connections to advance conservative causes.
In Ads, Tobacco Companies Admit They Made Cigarettes More Addictive
A federal judge ordered tobacco companies to pay for ads warning that their products are deadly and that they manipulated them to be addictive. But the form of the ads may be dulling their effect.
Tobacco Companies Return To Television With Anti-Smoking Campaign
American tobacco companies are returning to prime-time TV after decades of being banned from advertising on the air. They'll also be appearing in print.
Meredith Corp. Buys Time Inc. In Koch-Backed Deal
In a long-elusive acquisition for Meredith, the two magazine giants have struck a $2.8 billion deal, that joins two vastly different media portfolios.
Politics In The News
Rachel Martin talks to Jonah Goldberg, senior editor at the National Review, about the Alabama special election and why President Trump supports Republican candidate Roy Moore.
Trump Says He Passed On Being 'Person Of The Year.' 'Time' Says He's 'Incorrect'
The president went on Twitter to say Time magazine "probably" was going to name him Person of the Year but he would have had to do a photo shoot and interview. Time said that's not the case.