The New York Times has been in the news lately based on its obsession with trans people and its subsequent attacks in publication. On today's news brief, we are lucky enough to be joined by two of the letters' signatories. We're also joined by Julia Carmel, reporter for the Los Angeles Times who formerly covered nightlife and queer culture for the New York Times. Citations Needed is 100% listener funded.
In this News Brief, we break down the recent controversy over the open letter sent by 1200+ NYT contributors pushing back on The Times' salacious coverage of "trans issues," and how the Paper of Record's response has proved to be thin skinned, sanctimonious, and hypocritical.
With guests Eric Thurm and Julia Carmel.