This past year, Johnson has spent a considerable amount of time covering the Jan 6. hearings, the Oath Keepers seditious conspiracy trial and investigations of former President Donald Trump. We spoke with Johnson about her latest work and how she approaches the ethics of covering issues of law and justice.
For the media, an urgent call to improve coverage of addiction and recovery
Unethical reporting on addiction contributes to a news cycle that furthers harmful, often inaccurate and stigmatizing narratives about addiction.
Lack of industry guidance on ‘unpublishing’ practices leaves student journalists in the dark
A lawyer who demanded we unpublish a crime story about his client’s criminal history. A former writer, now on the job hunt, who wanted opinion pieces they wrote over a decade ago removed. A student …
Post-Roe: Journalistic “objectivity” meets the heated issue of abortion
Like many journalists, NPR’s Sarah McCammon is navigating how to cover abortion in a post-Roe world. Abortion may be an old issue – one that has for a long time gathered a lot of heat …
The journalist’s duty to educate: NBC News’ Pete Williams on covering the U.S. Supreme Court
In advance of his visit to Madison, we spoke with Pete Williams about his career and the future of covering the U.S. Supreme Court.
Leading with the question: Radiolab’s Latif Nasser on building relationships with audiences despite distrust
Radiolab’s Latif Nasser talks about how to cultivate relationships with new audiences at a time when science journalists face daunting challenges posed by misinformation and public distrust.
NBC News’ Pete Williams to discuss journalism ethics and covering the U.S. Supreme Court
The Center for Journalism Ethics will host a public event – “Breaking Precedent: Journalism Ethics & Covering the US Supreme Court” – at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the Memorial Union Play Circle on …
How journalists can better sound the alarm on climate change
A Q&A on climate change coverage w/ Oxford Climate Journalism Network co-founder Wolfgang Blau Wolfgang Blau, the co-founder of Oxford Climate Journalism Network (OCJN), started his career as a radio news presenter and news editor in …
The awkward truth: fair pay and salary transparency in newsrooms
Many journalists routinely face stress. But an increase in newsroom unionizations across the country is showing that some journalists are using this fraught moment to demand more from their employers, especially around issues of fair …
Amidst a national racial reckoning, newsrooms re-examine journalist participation in protests
Over the last year, a number of prominent newsrooms have begun adjusting their policies outlining whether – and how – journalists are allowed to participate in protests, NPR being the most notable. Kelly McBride, public …