

Washington Post, LA Times Pulling Harris Endorsements Spark Outrage
Oct 30, 2024
Mariel Garza, a journalist and former editorial editor of the Los Angeles Times, discusses the editorial board's internal conflicts over endorsements. David Folkenflik from NPR highlights the influence of billionaire ownership in media. Sewell Chan, from the Columbia Journalism Review, delves into the broader implications of not endorsing candidates, questioning media integrity and public trust. The trio examines why endorsements matter in a polarized landscape and the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists when balancing personal beliefs with professional duties.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Endorsement Ethics: Navigating Media Challenges
02:38 • 10min
The Impact of Newspaper Endorsements in Politics
13:06 • 3min
The Ethics of Endorsements in Journalism
15:56 • 17min
Endorsements and Media Integrity
32:32 • 7min
Media Integrity and Editorial Controversies
39:53 • 13min
Listener Perspectives on Media Endorsements and Democracy
52:30 • 4min