Reed Richardson

Reed Richardson is a media critic whose work has appeared in The Nation, Harvard University’s Nieman Reports and the textbook Media Ethics (Current Controversies). 

Can Al Jazeera America Save Cable News?

Can Al Jazeera America Save Cable News? Can Al Jazeera America Save Cable News?

The network wants to reshape the market. But first it must reach—and win over—its viewers.

Apr 8, 2014 / Feature / Reed Richardson

McCutcheon’s Big Winner: Media Corporations… but Not Journalism

McCutcheon’s Big Winner: Media Corporations… but Not Journalism McCutcheon’s Big Winner: Media Corporations… but Not Journalism

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on the McCutcheon ruling.

Apr 8, 2014 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Why Obamacare Must Always Be Failing in the Right-Wing Media

Why Obamacare Must Always Be Failing in the Right-Wing Media Why Obamacare Must Always Be Failing in the Right-Wing Media

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on Obamacare and the right-wing media.

Apr 1, 2014 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

‘The Latest in Expert Speculation’: CNN and the Phenomenology of Breaking News

‘The Latest in Expert Speculation’: CNN and the Phenomenology of Breaking News ‘The Latest in Expert Speculation’: CNN and the Phenomenology of Breaking News

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on the media’s coverage of the missing Malaysia Air Flight 370. 

Mar 25, 2014 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Republican Vaporware: Four Years Later, the GOP Still Isn’t Serious About Replacing Obamacare

Republican Vaporware: Four Years Later, the GOP Still Isn’t Serious About Replacing Obamacare Republican Vaporware: Four Years Later, the GOP Still Isn’t Serious About Replacing Obamacare

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on the GOP and Obamacare.

Mar 18, 2014 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Nuclear-Option Fallout: Better Democracy, Same Old Media

Nuclear-Option Fallout: Better Democracy, Same Old Media Nuclear-Option Fallout: Better Democracy, Same Old Media

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on the “nuclear option” and the media.

Mar 12, 2014 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Journalism’s Real Hoax Problem

Journalism’s Real Hoax Problem Journalism’s Real Hoax Problem

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on accountability in mainstream journalism. 

Feb 26, 2014 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Ted Cruz Is Trolling Congress; It’s Time the Media Call Him on It

Ted Cruz Is Trolling Congress; It’s Time the Media Call Him on It Ted Cruz Is Trolling Congress; It’s Time the Media Call Him on It

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on Ted Cruz.

Feb 18, 2014 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Toward Better Invisible Primary Press Coverage: Fewer Polls, More Policy

Toward Better Invisible Primary Press Coverage: Fewer Polls, More Policy Toward Better Invisible Primary Press Coverage: Fewer Polls, More Policy

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on what's wrong with how the media covers the primary. 

Feb 11, 2014 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Our National Drought of Climate Change Coverage

Our National Drought of Climate Change Coverage Our National Drought of Climate Change Coverage

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on the mistaken notion that our establishment media covers the environment in a serious way.

Jan 21, 2014 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

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