The Latest: Axios sold; Maddow on the $40M she turned away; ‘I’m supposed to be here’

August 8, 2022

■ Why does the New York Times prosper while Gannett struggles ? Here are 4 reasons (Poynter)

■ What the Bidens really think about their media coverage (CNN) / Republicans have long feuded with the mainstream media. Now many are shutting them out (NPR)

■ ‘Attacks from the right wing come with the territory of being the first Black and first openly LGBTQ+ person to serve as White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre told journalists Saturday at the joint convention of the National Association of Black Journalists and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists in Las Vegas. … “I’m here because I’m supposed to be here and no one can take that away unless I let them, and I won’t let them.”’ (Journal-isms)

■ Exclusive: Rachel Maddow gives her first interview as she steps back from the nightly grind and revs up for her next act (Vanity Fair) / Rachel Maddow: Tucker Carlson has 'dangerous ideas' but he's 'always been talented’ (Variety) / Rachel Maddow says she took broadcasting tips from Roger Ailes (The Hill) / Rachel Maddow rejected $40 million offer from SiriusXM in 2021 (The Wrap)

■ After NPR broadcasts, our Ukraine correspondent reacts: ‘It’s touching that my simple life interests other people. Sharing makes us all better .’ (Red Hook Daily Catch) / In my homeland, the smell of death on a summer afternoon (New York Times)

■ Pete Rose gives sexist reply to female reporter about alleged statutory rape (Huffington Post) / Pete Rose was asked about offensive remark to reporter (The Spun)

■ Want to watch free TV ? This station owner is here to help (L.A. Times)

Press freedom

■ First on CNN: Alex Jones' texts have been turned over to the January 6 committee , source says (CNN) / Alex Jones’ $49.3M verdict and the future of misinformation: ‘I think a lot of people are thinking of this as sort of a blow against fake news, and it’s important to realize that libel law deals with a very particular kind of fake news ’ (AP) / What does the Alex Jones case mean for the First Amendment and disinformation? (First Amendment Watch)

■ Pakistan and rival India spring into action to rescue journalist from Taliban custody (VOA) / Correspondent who went missing in Afghanistan is safe , recalls his ordeal (WION)

■ Austin Tice family to host event to mark 10 years since abduction (National Press Club)

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