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How Is The Media Dealing With The Election's Aftermath?
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Today on “Political Rewind,” the election of Donald Trump came as a surprise to many, including analysts, journalists, and television anchors alike. Collectively known as "the media," those on the left and right both got it wrong. Is there a difference between bad coverage and not getting it right? With the election behind us and a new president-elect preparing to take office, how will those in the business of producing political news move forward?
Past presidents have been praised and criticized for their unique approaches to managing their media presence but how will the Trump administration handle this relationship once in office? Late night tweets and personal attacks on journalist were all notable marks of the Trump campaign's theme against the media. Will President-elect Trump begin to reshape his message and mend ties with journalists or does the future president plan to maintain the status quo?
With the growth of online media platforms, our panel discusses the implications of social media and online content's place in the news business. The online media industry is evolving and not waiting for those who can't keep up.
Panelists:
Brooke Gladstone - Host, WNYC On The Media
Kevin Riley - Editor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Jim Galloway - Political Insider Blog, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Post written by GPB News intern Robert Jimison.
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