Reliable Sources With Brian Stelter

White House Correspondents Association president Olivier Knox has a frank conversation with Brian Stelter about media access in the Trump age. With daily press briefings now a thing of the past, Knox describes his lobbying efforts with the W.H. and the "symbolic" importance of the briefings. He says access to the president is either "feast or famine." Knox also discusses government secrecy around ongoing military action around the world. via Knit

Trump is the conspiracy theorist in chief; GOP voters dismissing 'blue wave' as 'fake news'; NYT called on carpet for curtains correction; Avenatti: Future presidents need TV skills; What's next for CBS and '60 Minutes?'; Trump's trick: He keeps repeating false info via Knit

Lyz Lenz wrote "The Mystery of Tucker Carlson" for the Columbia Journalism Review. She says Carlson's journey from an acclaimed magazine writer to an angry cable news host reveals something about race, class, and economic status in America. Lenz and Brian Stelter discuss Carlson's anti-immigration segments, his "censorship" crusades and his embrace of "change the subject conservatism." via Knit

What Woodward's book says about Trump's fitness; Bernstein on why Woodward's 'Fear' is different; Why should readers trust anonymous info?; Should NYT have published an unnamed op-ed?; Reports: Trump 'grousing' about Bill Shine; Reuters reporters facing 7 years in prison. Now what?; Farrow on new allegations against Moonves via Knit

Politico senior staffer writer Michael Kruse has read all of Trump's books and many biographies of him. "Some of them are very valuable," he says, sharing the insights that journalists can glean from Trump in his own words. With Bob Woodward's book in the news, Kruse went back to his bookshelf to analyze Trump's survival skills and his peculiar enjoyment of being "in a state of real crisis." via Knit

Trump wants to be the arbiter of truth; April Ryan on press threats: 'It is getting worse'; Does Trump have a point about Google?; Exclusive interview with Sleeping Giants founder; Solving the problem of 'news deserts'; How John McCain's legacy helps press freedom via Knit

From Camille Preaker in "Sharp Objects" to Zoe Barnes in "House of Cards," Hollywood has depicted female journalists as unethical, lazy, and oversexualized for years, says Sophie Gilbert, staff writer for The Atlantic. Gilbert joins Brian Stelter to discuss how and why the trope developed, its place within the #MeToo era, and its effects on public perception of the media business. via Knit

Dan Rather reflects on John McCain's legacy; McCain's unique relationship with the press; McCain's abiding respect for the free press; How to cover a habitual liar; Trump losing one of his allies: the Enquirer; Carl Bernstein on John McCain's legacy via Knit

What's the fallout from Michael Cohen's guilty plea? How much legal trouble is American Media Inc. in? The NYT's Jim Rutenberg talks with Brian Stelter about Cohen's secret collaboration with American Media chairman David Pecker. Rutenberg describes sprinting across the newsroom when Cohen pleaded guilty. He also talks about AMI's "catch and kill" methods, underhanded tactics in the "gossip world," and potential legal consequences. via Knit

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey sits down with Brian Stelter in San Francisco to discuss "toxicity" on the site, "fear" of Big Tech, and what the company is doing about it. Dorsey addresses several problems, including the proliferation of harassment and hate speech on the site. He says Twitter is "ready to question everything." via Knit

Trump is live-tweeting Fox more than ever. Why?; 51% of GOP calls press 'enemy of the people'; Ralph Peters: 'Fox isn't immoral, it's amoral'; Glasser: Ocasio-Cortez 'made a mistake'; Jack Dorsey speaks about Twitter's problems; Twitter CEO knows people 'fear' Big Tech; Twitter CEO explains 'time-out' for Alex Jones via Knit

Political scientist Dr. Brian Klaas says President Trump echoes the rhetoric of "history's monsters." He tells Brian Stelter that the effects of dehumanizing language and anti-media attacks will linger long after Trump leaves office. He defends his "alarmism" and says this moment in time calls for "bluntness." And he has advice for the press about how to cover Trump's rhetorical techniques. via Knit

Should the press take Omarosa's book seriously?; Bill de Blasio speaks out against Murdoch; Reporting on racists without stoking the fire; Stelter examines Trump's hall of mirrors; Will these editorials make a difference? via Knit

Political polls have received a bad rap, but CNN's Harry Enten says it's time for a reality check. Recent polls have been close to the mark in primaries and special elections. In a conversation with Brian Stelter, Enten discusses popular misconceptions about polling and weakness in political reporting. He also answers questions from Reliable Sources readers. via Knit

Trump leading "hate movement" against media; Lockhart says Sarah Sanders is "cowardly"; Stelter breaks down Trump's "storytelling" skills; Should reporters stop attending Trump rallies?; Leonhardt: Trump wants a "monopoly on info"; Journalists on the receiving end of death threats via Knit

New York Times op-ed columnist David Leonhardt says Trump's "campaign against independent information" has been "especially chilling this week." Leonhardt talks with Brian Stelter about the impact of that campaign, conspiracy theory thinking, and the role of partisan media outlets. The two men also discuss changing coverage of climate change and Leonhardt's other recent columns for the Times. via Knit

Ronan Farrow's new piece on CBS and harassment; Story alleges a darker side of '60 Minutes'; What Trump and NYT's publisher talked about; New signs of solidarity among W.H. reporters; Trump v. Cohen is TV's newest drama; Trump angry with FCC chair over Sinclair deal; S.E. Cupp on the bloodbath at NY Daily News via Knit

Erin Durkin, Kerry Burke and Chelsia Rose Marcius were laid off from the New York Daily News this week, along with dozens of others. The severe cutbacks have stirred new fears about the future of local news. In this special edition of the podcast, the trio of journalists talked with Brian Stelter about the paper's history, Tronc's handling of the layoffs, the paper's uncertain future, and their own futures. via Knit

Press scrutinizing Trump's Russia ties; How the media can help dissect propaganda; One summit, two narratives about Trump; How to make the most of a Trump interview; Haberman wants more W.H. press solidarity; Ruddy and Stelter spar over Trump coverage; FCC decision may doom Sinclair-Tribune deal; "Is Russia still targeting the U.S.?" via Knit

The NYT's famed White House correspondent Maggie Haberman joins Brian Stelter to discuss her coverage of President Trump, her criticism of Twitter, and the all-encompassing experience of covering the Trump White House. via Knit