THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Inside the Nasty Shadow War Between The New York Times and Team Biden
Apr 26, 2024
Media critic Brian Beutler discusses the tensions between The New York Times and Team Biden, highlighting flaws in political reporting. They explore biases in coverage, the importance of investigative journalism, and the need for journalistic introspection.
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NYT vs. Fox News Editorial Processes
- Unlike Fox News, the New York Times' editorial process isn't directly top-down.
- However, the owner's beliefs and frustrations can subtly influence how reporters work and strive within the institution.
Both-Sidesism
- The Times' pursuit of objectivity sometimes blurs critical distinctions between Biden and Trump regarding democratic principles.
- This both-sidesism is a common critique, not solely from the Biden White House.
Echoed Criticisms
- The Biden administration's media criticisms aren't new; they echo established critiques about political reporting.
- The New York Times has consistently dismissed this criticism, particularly regarding their 2016 election coverage.