A Reuters correspondent shares some of their reporting around FBI findings related to the origins of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Then we talk with a journalism scholar about Gannett’s plans to modify how they report on crime.
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The Latest On The Investigation Into The Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
According to Reuters, the FBI says there’s little evidence that the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol was an organized event, aimed at overturning the results of the 2020 presidential election. We talk about what the development means and where the investigations stand today.
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News Organizations Changing Their Approach To Crime Reporting
Fewer mugshots, more emphasis on crime trends instead of individual crimes, and sunsetting police blotters: Those are some of the changes Gannett is implementing to rework how it covers crime. We look at how the media reports on criminal justice matters and what these changes mean.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Bill Martens Producer
- Mark Hosenball Guest
- Jessica McBride Guest
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