Reliable Sources With Brian Stelter

Donaldson: H.W. Bush respected media's role; What a presidential funeral signifies; Sesno: Bush 'actually believed in government'; Piecing together the Trump-Russia story; Inside Miami Herald's Jeffrey Epstein exposé via Knit

NYT reporters Ellen Gabler, James B. Stewart and Rachel Abrams worked together to expose Les Moonves' attempts to bury a sexual assault allegation against him. The trio shared the backstory with Brian Stelter -- from tracking down sources to digging into boardroom drama. The big unknown now: Will Moonves still receive a $120 million payout? via Knit

Two Americas, two different news worlds; Shachtman on the 'merging' of Trump and Fox; Press corps shrugs off White House 'rules'; Asking questions about Trump's military claims; Conservative media's Ocasio-Cortez obsession; This video could tip Mississippi's senate race; Misinfo is social media's 'chronic condition' via Knit

Dave Isay, the founder of StoryCorps, has an uplifting message for this Thanksgiving season. In a conversation with Brian Stelter, Isay reflects on the power of listening to loved ones' stories. Fights on cable news and Twitter are "just not who we are," he says. "I am way less fearful and way more hopeful about people after having this experience." Fifteen years in, more than half a million people have recorded their stories with StoryCorps. Now the group is launching a new initiative to connect people across the political divide. via Knit

Should Trump's mood swings be a top story?; Rethinking live TV coverage of Trump's events?; Acosta has his press pass back. What's next?; Bernstein answers Trump's demand for 'decorum'; Ruddy and Stelter spar over Trump and media; How local reporters are covering the Camp Fire; Philippine government threatening Rappler; Misinfo is social media's 'chronic condition' via Knit

With another Facebook scandal erupting, thanks to a New York Times investigation, Brian Stelter talks with researcher Renee DiResta about misinformation and the tech companies. DiResta, the head of policy at Data for Democracy and director of research at New Knowledge, explains Facebook's missteps and describes how she studies the spread of "malign narratives." She says people should think of misinformation "as more of a chronic condition," not a fixable problem. via Knit

Sam Donaldson to Jim Acosta: 'Keep it up'; Abrams: CNN has strong case for lawsuit; Sam Donaldson on how the Trump era will end; Ryan says some of Trump's attacks are racial; Police investigating protest at Carlson's home; Fox News executives call for 'common ground'; Did media underplay the 'blue wave' election?; Why the Houston Chronicle investigated itself via Knit

Renowned linguist George Lakoff joins Brian Stelter to discuss how Trump uses speech as a technique to manipulate audiences. "The media is not doing its job," Lakoff argues. He urges the press to not just repeat or negate what the president says about topics like the "caravan," but to come up with new framings that put facts first. via Knit

Trump 'raised the stakes' of the midterms; Have journalists learned anything since 2016?; Fact-checker says Trump is a 'serial liar'; Trump's midterm message: News is 'fake'; How much faith can we put in the polls?; Soros rep: Fox News refuses to have us on; Media storylines heading into the midterms; Do you live in a 'news desert' area? via Knit

Penelope Abernathy discusses her new report, "The Expanding News Desert," with Brian Stelter. She expects a dearth of news and info in rural areas to impact midterm elections. Abernathy doesn't just study this problem, she happens to live in a part of North Carolina that is considered a "news desert." She discusses potential solutions and the future of local journalism. via Knit

Kristol: Fox is part of 'toxic environment'; Lewis: Cable news heightens America's rage; America's tone starts at the very top; Inside the evacuation of CNN New York; Stelter: What I learned at a Trump rally; Social media's role in spreading hate; What's next for Megyn Kelly?; 'All-hands-on-deck moment,' NYT publisher says; Sulzberger: Free press is an 'American ideal' via Knit

A.G. Sulzberger sits down with Brian Stelter for one of his first interviews since becoming publisher of The New York Times. Sulzberger discusses the responsibilities of his new role, the challenge of earning readers' trust, his relationship with Trump, and the opportunity to create a market for "paid journalism" online. Stelter also asks about media mistakes, the public editor role, and more. via Knit

Lies, smears and scams plaguing social media; Stelter: Trump is 'Mr. Misinformation'; Pro-Trump media claims caravan is a threat; The power of the caravan pictures; Khashoggi's WashPost editor pushes for answers; How media business models fuel polarization; Bernstein: Trump uses lies to push policies via Knit

Tim Dixon, co-author of a new study called "The Hidden Tribes of America," talks with Brian Stelter about the causes of political polarization in America, including cable news and social media screaming matches. His group, More in Common, says two thirds of Americans are in the "exhausted majority," wanting no part of the left and right's fight. He talks about media business models that worsen polarization and suggests more nuanced ways for the press to showcase political debates. via Knit

Les Hinton, former CEO of Dow Jones & Company, joins Brian Stelter to discuss his memoir, "An Untidy Life." Hinton shares his insights about Rupert Murdoch, what drives the media mogul, and the impact Fox News has had on the world. He also discusses how the newspaper industry has been transformed and what's next for publishing. via Knit

Lower reporting standards in Kavanaugh stories?; Trump's comment about Kavanaugh and women; NYT is working on Trump tax followups; Jamal Khashoggi's editor speaks out; Nuzzi: Trump is 'an anti-press freedom president' via Knit

Michael Gottlieb, a partner at Boies Schiller Flexner, talks with Brian Stelter about holding news outlets accountable for spreading smears and conspiracy theories. Gottlieb represents Aaron Rich, brother of slain DNC staffer Seth Rich, the subject of countless right-wing conspiracy theories. Gottlieb describes the Washington Times' agreement to issue a retraction and apology for false info it published about Rich. Stelter inquires about the First Amendment implications and asks if the case could serve as a model for fighting "fake news." via Knit

One hearing, two realities for viewers; Schlapp: 'I felt like I was watching my country slip'; How to improve news coverage of sexual assault; Katie Couric on Kavanaugh-Ford coverage; Couric on the 'male hierarchy' of TV news; Gergen grades the media's Kavanaugh coverage via Knit

Eric Barnes in Memphis, Stephanie Lulay in Chicago, and Larry Ryckman in Denver are leaders of three different local news startups. Brian Stelter brings the three journalists together to discuss how they're trying to fill the news voids in their communities. They describe reasons for launching the websites, sources of funding, lessons learned so far, and the challenges they face in the future. via Knit

How much has changed since Anita Hill?; How Trump's tweet sparked #WhyIDidntReport; Washington Post's exclusive access to Dr. Ford; Websites are smearing Ford to help Kavanaugh; What Trump's 'Fox cabinet' is telling him; The disappearance of the White House briefing via Knit