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Reliable Sources examines how journalists do their jobs and how the media affect the stories they cover in this CNN program.
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444 episodesMedia leaders convene for final episode of 'Reliable Sources' TV show
Brian Stelter addresses the end of "Reliable Sources" on television and thanks the audience. Carl Bernstein, Jeffrey Goldberg, Jodie Ginsberg, David Z...
Shefali Luthra and Alice Miranda Ollstein on covering abortion rights in a post-Roe nation
Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico and Shefali Luthra of The 19th discuss their roles as health care beat reporters in the wake of the Supreme Court o...
Salman Rushdie event moderator recounts stabbing attack that left Rushdie critically injured
Henry Reese, who was on stage with Salman Rushdie when Rushdie was brutally stabbed, joins Brian Stelter. Plus: Bill McCarren on the ten year annivers...
Elliot Ackerman reflects on Afghan war and how he helped rescue allies amid chaotic withdrawal
In his new book "The Fifth Act: America's End in Afghanistan," combat veteran and acclaimed novelist Elliot Ackerman documents the horrors of America'...
Inside the Biden White House, the Alex Jones trial, and the Kansas abortion vote
First Lady Jill Biden's former press secretary Michael LaRosa talks with Brian Stelter about media coverage of the first family. Plus, Elaine Godfrey,...
Jennifer Mercieca and Oliver Darcy analyze the Alex Jones trial and the right's embrace of Infowars
Oliver Darcy analyzes Alex Jones' legal quagmire and Jennifer Mercieca explains that Jones' media properties have "had a hard time acquiring new custo...
Paul Krugman on the economy, the media, and 'negativity bias'
The acclaimed economist talks with Brian Stelter about recession fears, inflation and the "dystopian myths of red America." Plus, Tara Palmeri, Oliver...
Emily Baker-White on TikTok's Chinese ownership, global reach, and content challenges
With the TikTok app becoming more popular and powerful by the day, BuzzFeed News contributor Emily Baker-White discusses her string of scoops about Ti...
Why the media must distinguish between Trump and 'Trumpism'
Sarah Longwell shares findings from her GOP voter focus groups and says there is a key difference between "Trump the man" and "Trump the phenomenon."...
Charles Homans says 'Stop the Steal' is so much bigger than Trump and January 6
"How 'Stop the Steal' Captured the American Right" is this week's New York Times Magazine cover story. Author Charles Homans says the movement predate...
Covering the new reality of abortion in post-Roe America
Dr. Tracey Wilkinson describes a "chilling effect" in the medical field as abortion bans take effect. Plus, Nicole Carroll describes how the Columbus...
Jeffrey Goldberg on The Atlantic's past, present and future
The Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg talks about the magazine's decision to digitize its 165-year archive and what he noticed about the centu...
Nina Jankowicz on what can be done to end disinformation
Nina Jankowicz, former Director of DHS Disinformation Governance Board, joins to reveal how the the latest trends in disinformation are becoming harde...
David Zurawik says Alden's newspaper strategy is 'a threat to democracy'
David Zurawik, a 32-year veteran of the Baltimore Sun, opens up about why he left the newspaper last year. He says he sensed pressure to tone down som...
TikTok under scrutiny: Top executive responds to concerns about China's ownership
Brian Stelter interviews TikTok VP Michael Beckerman and FCC commissioner Brendan Carr about TikTok's handling of user data. Plus, Nobel Peace Prize w...
Jeff Sharlet on the 'undertow' pulling America toward conflict
Author and Dartmouth professor Jeff Sharlet has been reporting on the American right from a religious studies perspective for two decades. He talks wi...
Scrutinizing media coverage of abortion and the Supreme Court
Kate Smith, Susan Matthews, and Sarah Longwell discuss how the overturning of Roe v. Wade is being covered by newsrooms. Plus, Brian Stelter connects...
Talking Wordle's future with Jonathan Knight, head of games at The New York Times
What is The New York Times' vision for Wordle and how does the viral hit game fit into the news outlet's broader strategy? Brian Stelter talks about t...
Why newsrooms are adding 'democracy beat' reporters and ringing alarm bells about threats
Top Associated Press editor Julie Pace joins Brian Stelter to discuss. Plus: Danielle Belton, John Harwood, Robby Soave, Brian Fung, and more. Amy Doy...
Prison inmate turned journalist Keri Blakinger shares her unique insights from the criminal justice beat
Keri Blakinger's reporting for The Marshall Project focuses on prisons and jails. Her new memoir, "Corrections in Ink," shares her personal experience...
Jan. 6 hearings showcase a huge split in American media
Brian Stelter analyzes Fox's decision not to air the prime-time hearings live and talks with Shelby Talcott and Garrett Graff. Plus, filmmaker Nick Qu...
Evgenia Kara-Murza on her husband's arrest in Russia and their fight against Putin's "propaganda machine"
Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian opposition politician and Washington Post contributing columnist, has been detained since April. His wife Evgenia is ad...
Woodward and Bernstein share Watergate journalism lessons and preview the January 6 hearings
Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward reflect on their bond 50 years after the Watergate story began. Plus, Biden senior adviser Gene Sperling explains the...
'Inside the New Right:' What James Pogue's reporting has showed him about the future of conservative politics
James Pogue's reporting for Vanity Fair has been one of the most-talked-about political articles of the year. Brian Stelter asks Pogue about the "diss...
Shimon Prokupecz lists unanswered questions about Uvalde elementary school shooting
Brian Stelter asks whether Texas officials are still withholding information about the massacre in Uvalde. Shimon Prokupecz and Stella Chavez report o...
'It never lets up in Texas:' Sewell Chan on the Texas Tribune's coverage of the Uvalde school shooting and more
Sewell Chan, editor in chief of The Texas Tribune, talks about covering the massacre at Robb Elementary and making sure that his employees take mental...
Battle between Elon Musk and Twitter: Who wins and who loses?
Margaret Sullivan, Philip Bump, and Khaya Himmelman discuss the state of social media and disinformation; Insider global EIC Nicholas Carlson discusse...
Is Elon Musk right about Twitter spam bots? Kathleen Carley of Carnegie Mellon has answers
Kathleen Carley, a computer scientist and specialist in dynamic network analysis, defines spam bots, fake accounts, and other maladies of social netwo...
Buffalo Massacre Raises Questions About Media Environment That Exploits White Fear
Wesley Lowery, Mara Schiavocampo, and Oliver Darcy discuss the media climate and possible connections to white supremacist violence. Plus, Ambassador...
After fourteen years Steve Schmidt is ready to tell this story about John McCain. Why now?
Steve Schmidt talks with Brian Stelter about his headline-making "war" with John McCain's family. Schmidt explains why he is sharing secrets from McCa...
Three Unique Angles About Politico's Supreme Court Scoop And The Abortion Debate
Politico's executive editor Dafna Linzer discusses the decision to publish the Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade. Plus, inte...
Nick Confessore on Tucker Carlson's 'apocalyptic' rhetoric and remarkable reach
New York Times reporter Nick Confessore spent months interviewing Tucker Carlson's friends, studying Carlson's show, and checking the accuracy of the...
Trevor Noah Challenges The Media And President Biden Says 'American Democracy Is Not A Reality Show'
April Ryan, Molly Ball, Leigh Ann Caldwell, and David Zurawik analyze President Biden and Trevor Noah's speeches at the 2022 White House Correspondent...
David Simon discusses his new HBO series ‘We Own This City;' local news; and his Twitter usage
Acclaimed television producer David Simon speaks with Brian Stelter about his new crime drama; how it shares a theme with "The Wire;" and why the rela...
A tumultuous week in media: From CNN to Disney, Netflix to Twitter, WaPo to NYT
Brian Stelter covers the end of CNN+, Elon Musk's bid for Twitter and other media stories with Mara Schiavocampo, Oliver Darcy and Sara Fischer. Plus,...
Taylor Lorenz discusses 'Libs of TikTok' and her reporting practices
Taylor Lorenz, the Washington Post journalist who profiled the "Libs of TikTok" Twitter account and revealed the creator's identity, answers questions...
Masha Gessen says 'everything that is on Russian TV is a lie'
Gessen argues that news outlets should not amplify "ridiculous messages" from Russian authorities. Plus: Scott McLean reports from Estonia; Jessica To...
Danny Fenster recounts life behind bars in Myanmar
American journalist Danny Fenster was imprisoned in Myanmar for nearly six months in 2021. Now he is readjusting to normal life and getting back to re...
Disney heiress reacts to right-wing media's attacks: 'There is no neutrality anymore'
Abigail Disney speaks with Brian Stelter about Republicans demonizing the company co-founded by her grandfather. Plus: Kara Swisher on Elon Musk's pla...
Mark Follman, author of "Trigger Points," discusses myths, data, and the media's response to mass shootings
What does the media get wrong about covering gun violence? Mother Jones national affairs editor Mark Follman, author of "Trigger Points: Inside the Mi...