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The Poynter Report Podcast

The Poynter Report Podcast

By: Tom Jones
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 You have questions about the media. We have answers. The Poynter Institute, the worldwide leader in supporting journalism, truth and democracy, opens the curtain for a deep look inside the media world. Join veteran journalist and media critic Tom Jones and his industry insider guests for 20 minutes every other week to feel informed and invested in the most relevant media news.

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University of South Florida and The Poynter Institute Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • The Poynter 50 Project: Gamergate

    The Poynter 50 Project: Gamergate
    Sep 10 2025
    A fascinating look at how in 2014 an on-line argument about a video game had severe off-line repercussions and how "Gamergate" parallels what is happening today. Guest Alex Mahadevan also discusses how today's media still struggles to cover social media generated stories.

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    32 mins
  • A big change for a top media critic

    A big change for a top media critic
    Aug 27 2025
    Former CNN media reporter Oliver Darcy recently said goodbye to his high profile job with the network and went out on his own to start a newsletter and podcast. Find out what was behind that bold decision on this edition of The Poynter Report podcast.

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    43 mins
  • The Demise of Late Night TV

    The Demise of Late Night TV
    Aug 20 2025
    CBS cancelling the Stephen Cobert show raises the question of whether it was required part of the Paramount sale to Skydance or is late night TV on the decline and this was a smart move. Poynter Managing Editor Ren LaForme joins the Poynter Report podcast to discuss this hotly debated topic.

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    24 mins
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