Author Archives: @philammann

We are in a time where the news comes to us from everywhere.  Wireless telephony, with hand-held devices such as cell phones, netbooks and iPads, is bringing the individual a never-ending stream of data. It is only up to us to whom we listen. Convergence in media is a process that succeeds in creating theContinue reading “The New Media”

Transcript of president Obama’s conversation with General Stanley McChrystal (June 22, 2010): General Stanley McChrystal: Obama?President Obama: Yes, Stan?General Stan McChrystal: Have you ever seen an Afghan drink a glass of water?President Obama: Well, I can’t say I have.General Stan McChrystal: Vodka, that’s what they drink, isn’t it? Never water?President Obama: Well, I-I believe that’s what they drink, Stan, yes.General StanContinue reading “Transcript of president Obama’s conversation with General Stanley McChrystal (June 22, 2010):”

I think before we focus on anything else in this class (Race and Gender in the Media), we should answer some questions:  As journalists, do we emphasize diversity to be inclusive, or are we concerned that we will have the appearance of being exclusive (whether in reality we are or not), therefore losing credibility–the currency of journalism?  Do we write about other cultures/races/peoples because weContinue reading “Some notes about diversity”

The currency of journalists is “credibility.”  It is something hard won and not automatically acquired.  When lost, credibility is difficult (if not impossible) to get back.  Journalists are always defending themselves against charges of bias, favoritism and preference.  The most aggressive defense against those charges is an environment of transparency. Readership must be comfortable withContinue reading “Credibility and Corrections”