Reliable Sources With Brian Stelter

Brian Stelter goes inside the Pulitzer Prize process with award administrator Dana Canedy. Then he speaks with one of this year's winners, AP photojournalist Nariman El-Mofty, about her team's experience on the ground covering the war in Yemen. El-Mofty talks about the ethical choices she makes while photographing the victims of Yemen's famine. via Knit

April, 13, 2019: Waleed Shahid, Karen Finney, Matt Lewis, Olivia Nuzzi, Bradley Moss, Ryan Grim, Sarah Ellison, Sarah Ellison, Craig Forman via Knit

Four years after acclaimed media columnist David Carr died, one of his daughters is out with a powerful memoir. In "All That You Leave Behind," Erin Lee Carr shares the ups and downs of their lives through emails, Gchats, photos and stories. She talks with Brian Stelter, who was mentored by Carr, about her own career trajectory and what she learned from her father. via Knit

April 7, 2019: David Zurawik, Katie Glueck, Katie Rogers, Jim Rutenberg, Joseph Azam, Laura Bassett, David Axelrod, and Jessikka Aro join Brian Stelter. via Knit

Did the State Department really rescind a planned award for Finnish investigative journalist Jessikka Aro because she posted critical tweets about President Trump? She wants to find out. Aro speaks with Brian Stelter about the award controversy, the investigation and her ongoing reporting on the "Russian propaganda machine." via Knit

March 31, 2019: Farhad Manjoo, Alice Stewart, Elaina Plott, Jane Coaston, Susan Glasser, Lis Smith, Barbara Starr, Taylor Lorenz and Alberto Ibargüen join Brian Stelter. via Knit

CNN's Brian Stelter, Oliver Darcy and Donie O'Sullivan connect the dots between all of the week's biggest tech and media headlines, from Facebook vowing to ban white nationalism to Apple launching a news subscription service. Stelter asks about Alex Jones' status on Instagram, HUD's lawsuit against Facebook, and Google's financial support for local news sites in three cities, among other stories. Are the tech giants getting their acts together? via Knit

March 24, 2019: Carl Bernstein, Matt Rosenberg, Olivia Nuzzi, Oliver Darcy, Philip Bump, Jess McIntosh, Alexandra Rojas, Norm Pearlstine and Sukey Lewis join Brian Stelter. via Knit

Jacobin, a socialist magazine, says it is benefiting from the rise of politicians like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and readers' fears about the Trump presidency. Brian Stelter asks Bhaskar Sunkara, Jacobin's founder and editor, about the magazine's mission and goals. Sunkara describes the growth of the publication; reacts to Fox's use of "socialism" as a scare word; and explains why he wants to be "old news." via Knit

March 17, 2019: Dan Rather, Nancy Erika Smith, Katie Rogers, Nayyera Haq, David Zurawik, and Andy Parker join Brian Stelter. via Knit

Brian Stelter charts the growth of podcasting with Nick Quah, the founder of Hot Pod and a critic for Vulture. Has the industry "peaked?" Who are the major players? Are podcasts the new blogs? What do Spotify and Pandora's arrival on the scene signify? Quah says "the thing to watch over the next 4 or 5 years is... How does money change the fundamental nature of this medium?" via Knit

Fox shifting from partisanship to propaganda?; Debating the DNC's decision to exclude Fox from debates; Democrats probing Trump's opposition to AT&T deal; Lights out for Bill Shine at the White House; Will daily W.H. press briefings make a comeback?; Connie Schultz's view of 2020 campaign coverage; Why Alex Trebek and 'Jeopardy!' are so special; BuzzFeed CEO: We can build a better internet via Knit

BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti sits down with Brian Stelter to discuss the "bright future" he sees for the company, despite recent layoffs and other changes. He describes the internet as a "flaming dumpster fire" but also a source of "joy and truth," and says companies like BuzzFeed have to keep "fighting to make a great internet." Stelter also asks about the unionization drive at BuzzFeed News and Peretti's commitment to the news division. via Knit

Haberman on NYT's shocking security clearance story; Why Trump is tweeting about Cohen's mystery 'manuscript'; Maggie Haberman's most important lesson on the Trump beat; Critics call out CPAC's pro-Trump 'grifters'; Kristol: 'We're now in late stage Trumpism'; Acosta: White House leaves press 'out in the cold'; Could Hannity be forced to testify about Cohen and Trump?; Adam Moss reflects on 15 years running New York mag via Knit

Adam Moss, editor of New York Media, is leaving his post at the end of March. In this exit interview with Brian Stelter, he discusses his decision to step down; his favorite covers; how the magazine transformed over his 15-year run; and where the magazine business is heading. Moss also has some words of wisdom for his successor, David Haskell. via Knit

In an era of insanity, is anything shocking anymore?; New threats against normalcy; Clarence Thomas calls for review of landmark libel case; Politics and pop culture collide in Smollett story; Legendary Barry Diller on the "revolution" in Hollywood; Barry Diller backs Michael Bloomberg for 2020; Media mogul Barry Diller gives his Best Picture prediction; CNN's hiring of ex-Sessions spokeswoman stirs controversy; PEN America president optimistic in face of press arrests via Knit

Conservative journalist Timothy P. Carney's new book "Alienated America" is about the collapse of local communities and the causes of "social deserts." In an interview with Brian Stelter, he shares the findings from his research and says national news coverage often overlooks issues that were indicators of support for Donald Trump in 2016. He talks about ways to improve coverage of religion and other American institutions, plus the role of local news. via Knit

Trump's media strategy: Pretend to win while losing; Trump says 'SNL' is anti-GOP and 'should be looked into'; Rush to judgment in the Jussie Smollett case?; Was 'GMA' too soft in Jussie Smollett interview?; How the Mueller probe is viewed in Moscow; This Trump fan intervened when journalists were attacked; Rappler CEO speaks out following 'ludicrous' arrest; CNN uncovers more Russian-backed Facebook videos via Knit

Jamie Stelter turns the mic on Brian in this husband-and-wife Valentine's Day edition of the podcast. Jamie asks questions submitted by CNN viewers - covering everything from their busy schedules to Twitter trolls to screen time concerns. Plus, TV in the age of Trump; a 20-year prediction; and Jamie's favorite thing about Brian. via Knit

How the Post, owned by Bezos, is covering his scandal; Behind Bezos' strategy to out the Enquirer; The twisted path from Pecker to Saudis to Bezos; Abramson points to 'oppo campaign' by Vice; Moynihan: 'One cannot cite plagiarism away'; 'Team of Vipers' author on why the W.H. is so 'leaky'; Zuckerberg: Facebook's reluctant editor in chief via Knit