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Anderson Cooper to Exit 60 Minutes, CBS News Braces for Change
media9 days ago

Anderson Cooper to Exit 60 Minutes, CBS News Braces for Change

Veteran journalist Anderson Cooper is poised to leave CBS News' 60 Minutes after nearly two decades, with renewal talks reportedly stalled as he prioritiesCNN and family time; his departure would be a blow to the newsmagazine amid CBS News leadership changes under Bari Weiss, who has pursued restructuring and layoffs. Cooper has previously aired 60 Minutes segments on CNN, and his exit could reshape the program’s ability to promote its stories.

Guthrie kidnapping triggers security overhaul and rethink of morning-show intimacy
media11 days ago

Guthrie kidnapping triggers security overhaul and rethink of morning-show intimacy

The Nancy Guthrie kidnapping has dominated headlines and sparked talk of tighter security in TV newsrooms, with NBC and Today reportedly boosting protection around 30 Rock and a possible move away from intimate on-air sharing on morning shows; while some say there’s no credible threat, security experts warn of broader industry changes as the FBI pursues leads and doubles the reward to $100,000.

Measles, Narrative Truth, and Persuasion: Bruenig’s Hypothetical Essay
media11 days ago

Measles, Narrative Truth, and Persuasion: Bruenig’s Hypothetical Essay

An interview analyzes Elizabeth Bruenig's The Atlantic piece that presents a hypothetical, heavily researched measles narrative in second person, blending fiction and journalism to show the disease's biology, public-health response, and long-term risks like SSPE; Bruenig discusses her research, why she framed it as creative nonfiction, and how the editor's note clarifies it's based on reporting rather than a single true family's story—aimed at informing readers and prompting reflection on vaccination decisions despite mixed reader reactions.