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Defogging the Economic Crisis

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700

American Journalism Review - By Jamie McIntyre - Mar. 11 (Review) - The radio show that caught the ear of Baucus and Geithner is "This American Life," aired on 500 public radio stations and heard by some 1.8 million listeners each week. Another half-million or so listen to the free podcast.... [I]n February, for the third time in a year, the show's producers departed from the usual format to tackle the daunting challenge of explaining the global financial crisis to an increasingly perplexed public.

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Monitoring the Maverick

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700

American Journalism Review - By Rem Rieder - Jun. 18 (Opinion) - There's no doubt that McCain has long had a good relationship with reporters. And no wonder. He gives great access. He seems to enjoy the give-and-take. He conveys an air of authenticity. And he makes for great copy. The POW saga gives him serious street cred. The post-Keating Five, born-again reformer is another good story line. Then there's the "straight talk." And -- sorry, there's no way around this -- that whole "maverick" business. Once a public figure's image is established, it can be tough to change. ... it has paid big dividends for McCain.

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Whatever Happened to Iraq?

Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

American Journalism Review - By Sherry Ricchiardi - May. 28 (News Analysis) - During the early stages of shock and awe, Americans were glued to the news as Saddam Hussein's statue was toppled in Baghdad and sweat-soaked Marines bivouacked in his luxurious palaces. It was a huge story when President Bush landed on the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln on May 1, 2003, and declared major combat operations were over. By March 2008, a striking reversal had taken place

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Covering the World

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0800

American Journalism Review - By Sherry Ricchiardi - Dec. 27 (News Analysis) - For years, the AP has been flying in the face of a prevailing industry trend. While others are pulling out of foreign locales, the wire service has made worldwide expansion part of a master plan for future growth. To lead that effort, a new division, AP International, was established in 2003.

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