Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Ira Fusfeld discuss coverage of Anthony Weiner's mayoral race, distinguishing between editorial and advertisements in newspapers, newspapers cutting back days of publication, and other stories.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Judy Patrick discuss Rolling Stone Magazine's controversial cover photo, George Zimmerman's attorney plans to sue NBC, whether Jenny McCarthy's views should prevent her from co-hosting The View, and other stories.
Alan Chartock, Ira Fusfeld, and Albany Times Union Associate Editor Mike Spain discuss coverage of Eliot Spitzer and Anthony Weiner running for office, what makes a journalist, and other stories.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Paul Conti discuss coverage of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), a study finds Americans want to be informed about current events, assessing readership trends, Tribune Company to buy 19 television stations for $2.7 billion, and other stories.
Rex Smith, Ira Fusfeld, and Judy Patrick discuss figures from the Census including the number of loss jobs and other demographics in the newsroom. They also discuss news literacy, politicians' use of the press, and other stories.
College of St. Rose Professor, and former TV News Director, Paul Conti joins Alan Chartock and Rex Smith on the show. They discuss Americans confidence and trust in newspapers, the future of journalism and monetization of online content, popularity of public relations in communication studies, and other stories.
Alan Chartock, Ira Fusfeld, and Daily Gazette Editor Judy Patrick discuss Vice President Biden cancelling the annual summer party for journalists, the Chicago Sun Times lays off photographers, MSNBC slips on breaking news, and other stories.
Alan Chartock, Rex Smith, and Rosemary Armao discuss media issues at a live taping before a studio audience at Union College's Nott Memorial. They discuss reporting stories concerning national security, freedom of the press, how women are portrayed in media, and other stories.