The Latest Breaking News from Edward R Murrow

Fictional newsman Ted Baxter was more invested in fame than in good journalism – but unlike today's pundits, he didn't corrupt the news

Pundits are commonplace in today’s cable news environment, with politically tilted news coverage coming from both left and right. Particularly dangerous are characters like Tucker Carlson and Laura Ingraham, who have stoked anger and polarization by promoting bigotry and spreading misinformation about COVID-19 and the 2020 election.

The Conversation · Jan 18, 2023

Bernard Shaw: Unflappable journalist and CNN’s first chief news anchor

A stalwart on the 24-hour news network, the former US marine helped elevate CNN to global prominence with his riveting coverage from Baghdad during the 1991 Gulf War

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2022

Why did CBS News hire Mick Mulvaney?

CBS News was once the home of legends like Edward R Murrow and Walter Cronkite. Why is it now hiring Trump conspirators and enablers?

The Guardian - US · Apr 18, 2022