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). 

‘I Can’t Keep My Mind on the Show’ ‘I Can’t Keep My Mind on the Show’

The political press doesn't understand just how differently the right thinks—it's scientifically proven.

Feb 21, 2013 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Hamas? What Hamas? Hamas? What Hamas?

Liberals concerned with Israel often miss the inconvenient fact of the radical Palestinian organization's human rights abuses in the Gaza Strip. Reed Richardson also writes abo...

Feb 14, 2013 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

What Fox News Lost in the 2012 Election What Fox News Lost in the 2012 Election

Conservative lawmakers aren't the only facing a demographic crisis: The GOP's favorite network has also suffered a significant loss of trust among its core conservative aud...

Feb 7, 2013 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

A Lonely Spot in a Lonely War A Lonely Spot in a Lonely War

Eric on Neil Young and Reed on Jake Tapper's Afghanistan book.

Jan 31, 2013 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Guns vs. Butter Guns vs. Butter

Eric on Jazz at Lincoln Center and Reed on reining in defense spending.

Jan 24, 2013 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Inside the Grand Bargain Basement

Inside the Grand Bargain Basement Inside the Grand Bargain Basement

Eric on the New York Winter Jazz Festival and Reed on pundits chasing grand bargains.

Jan 17, 2013 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Putting Our Money Where Our Muzzles Are

Putting Our Money Where Our Muzzles Are Putting Our Money Where Our Muzzles Are

Eric on Chuck Hagel and Reed on achieving comprehensive gun control.

Jan 10, 2013 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Comforting the Comfortable, Afflicting the Afflicted Comforting the Comfortable, Afflicting the Afflicted

A small-bore, context-free, artificially balanced press corps only serves the interests of the powerful.

Jan 4, 2013 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Guns and Roses Guns and Roses

Once again, the media has absolutely failed us in keeping our government accountable on gun policy.

Dec 21, 2012 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

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