The Latest: Trump indictment reactions; Atlantic’s Goldberg joins ‘Washington Week’; Barbie hoax fools news outlets; Local news + AI

August 2, 2023

■ Trump met with Fox News execs asking him to participate in GOP debate hours after indictment, reports say (Forbes) / Trump's media mouthpieces have faced legal peril over his election lies. Now it's his turn (Reliable Sources)

■ Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic will moderate ‘Washington Week’ (New York Times) / ‘The show will be “Washington Week with the Atlantic” starting Friday, August 11 .’ (Lisa Desjardins)

■ Barbie hoax targets Mattel and fools some news outlets (New York Times) / Washington Times editor's note (Washington Times)

■ Radio host fired after comments about WUSA9 sports reporter issues apology (WTOP News)

■ Through ‘human journalism,’ this network shows how communities face urgent social problems (IJNet)

■ How some local newsrooms are using AI (Poynter)

■ Cox Media Group, NABJ announce inaugural scholarship winners (TV News Check) / RTDNA Foundation announces 2023 scholarship, fellowship class (RTDNA)

Press freedom

■ Journalists harassed, blocked on Zimbabwe election trail (VOA)

■ Prosecutor charges IranWire with publishing first news of Mahsa’s hospitalization (IranWire)

■ Ex-journalist loses latest appeal against treason sentence in Russia (Reuters)

■ Turkish journalists feel unsafe because of physical, online attacks: Report (Balkan Insight)

■ Attacks, harassment threaten media across Africa (VOA)

“While holding those in power accountable is crucial, sustainability coverage should not solely focus on exposing problems and wrongdoings. By showcasing potential solutions and innovations, journalists can foster a sense of hope and encourage positive action from the audience . … Journalists also play a vital role in evaluating the viability of potential solutions to ensure that attention and resources are channeled towards the more effective strategies. By doing so, journalists could help shape public discourse and drive progress in the fight against climate change.”

-- Evie Liu, reporter covering markets and investing at Barron’s, “Five key questions for business journalists navigating sustainability coverage”

"As a leader’s scope and scale increase, by necessity, they need to move from doing and directing work to developing and empowering others . Leaders realize needed leverage by actively engaging others in thinking and operating on the ‘next level’ through active listening — echoing, shaping and filling in the gaps. Leaders need to lead by asking at least two questions for every one question they answer."

-- Joe Frodsham, president at Career Management Partners, "15 ways leaders can hone active listening skills (and why they should)"

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