The Latest: Gannett journalists strike; Licht apologizes; New ‘Meet the Press’ moderator; Reporting on Pride

June 5, 2023

■ Chris Licht pledges to regain trust of CNN staff after scathing article (Washington Post) / Chris Licht apologizes to CNN staff: ‘I should not be in the news ’ (The Wrap) / ‘ “I know these past few days have been very hard for this group. I fully recognize that this news cycle and my role in it overshadowed the incredible week of reporting that we just had, and distracted from the work of every single journalist in this org. And for that, I am sorry.” ’ (Brian Stelter) / CNN's Christ Licht apologizes for being the center of attention. He may have bigger problems (Vanity Fair) / ICYMI: Inside the meltdown at CNN (The Atlantic)

■ Justice Department opens criminal hacking probe into leaked Tucker Carlson videos (CNN)

■ Chuck Todd to leave NBC's 'Meet the Press' (POLITICO) / Kristen Welker will succeed Chuck Todd on NBC's 'Meet the Press' in September (Los Angeles Times) / What to know about Kristen Welker (POLITICO)

■ ABC News names new bureau chiefs in Los Angeles, London (Broadcasting & Cable)

■ NPR's Terence Samuel to lead USA Today's newsroom (NPR)

■ CNBC hires Wilkins to cover Congress (Talking Biz News)

■ First trans candidate to run for NABJ president (Journal-isms)

■ Spotify to cut 200 jobs as it reorganizes podcasting division (Wall Street Journal)

■ Reuters expense restrictions change (Semafor)

■ The Paris 2024 Olympics? NBCUniversal rolls out a campaign to ‘save the date’ (Hollywood Reporter)

■ Less than a year after launch, The Baltimore Banner says it has 70,000 subscribers (Nieman Journalism Lab)

■ Gray Television brings visual cohesion to stations with GrayONE graphics (NewscastStudio)

■ How high school sports coverage can save democracy (Poynter)

Press freedom

■ Inside the high-stakes clash for control of Ukraine’s story (Semafor) / ‘The heated clashes have remained largely behind the scenes because the credentials are vital to report from the country, and journalists worry that a public conflict might further threaten their access .’ (Semafor)

■ Moscow bans 'unfriendly' journalists from economic forum (VOA)

■ Hong Kong's top court overturns journalist's conviction (Bloomberg)

■ Show your support for Evan Gershkovich (Wall Street Journal)

"It’s also imperative that journalists be as specific as possible in their language when reporting on Pride events and anti-LGBTQ+ laws. Many proposed laws target drag performers, including laws that ban their performances in public places or at events with children; transgender people, such as laws that ban gender-affirming care for minors; and LGBTQ+ people generally, such as laws that ban educators from teaching about the gay community. When covering these laws, journalists need to be careful not to conflate different things , for example, not all trans people are drag performers and not all drag artists identify as transgender."

-- Nora Neus, writer, journalist, and producer, “How should journalists cover Pride in states that have passed anti-LGBTQ+ laws?”

“You are made to love, and your work—no matter what it is—should be the way you express your love. That might sound as if being ambitious or hardworking doesn’t matter so long as we have a heart full of love. But that’s not the implication. To love others through our work involves bringing our very best effort every day ; to be completely, uncompromisingly dedicated to excellence in what we do. Whether we work in a bank, or put roofs on houses, or take care of our children full-time, true love means not cutting corners.”

-- Arthur Brooks, contributing writer at The Atlantic, “The only career advice you’ll ever need”

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