In response to the journalists’ observations, Dan Rothstein described how the process has worked for others who are not so accustomed to asking questions. He reminded reporters of the vital role they play as questioners within our society and of … Read more
At the Nieman Foundation’s fourth Watchdog Project Conference, held in the fall of 2001 at Harvard University, the topic was “How to Ask Probing Questions.” The Watchdog Project was established in 1998 with funds provided by Murrey Marder, a retired … Read more
Steven Brill, Publisher of Brill’s Content, told conference participants what he would do to keep candidates accountable and the public interested in coverage of issues. Bill Kovach asked me to think about what, if I had a staff at … Read more
Cartoon by David Horsey. Reprinted with permission, Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Sheila Tate, President, Powell Tate, and former press secretary: “I’ve had the field producer for a major network come to me in September … Read more