Episode 152: Beyond the Horserace

This week, we examine how 2020 campaign conversations are being framed on the Sunday shows. Most notably, we examine if the shows are asking candidates about their ability to do the job of president, rather than simply looking at the horserace. Plus, in our “Why It Matters” segment, we go back to examine what the media has learned about its coverage of 2016. We discuss the interview with New York Times Executive Editor Dean Baquet in the January 31 episode of The Daily podcast. In the episode, Baquet is interviewed by Michael Barbaro on the NYT coverage of 2016, from Bernie to Hillary’s emails (the leaked ones, at least) and the upset win by Donald Trump. ChaptersIntroductionHighlight/LowlightCriminal Justice SpotlightMichael Bloomberg Conversations without Michael BloombergBeyond the HorseraceWhy It Matters: The NYT Coverage in 2016 Show RankingsClosingAlso, don’t miss our special episode about the Wednesday democratic debate! It will appear in your podcast feed on Thursday morning. Shows discussed Face the Nation on CBSState of the Union on CNNFox News Sunday on FOXThis Week on ABCMeet the Press on NBCThe Daily from The New York TimesEmail us at [email protected] or you can send us your feedback @PolilogueCast. You can also follow us at @sotonaomi_ and @bsteidle.Support the show: We produce Polilogue out of our own pocket and with about 10 hours of work every Sunday. If you’d like to support the show with a one-time or recurring donation, please visit our donate page here. Thank you!Check out some of our other work: Brendan’s website: www.armisticedesigns.com   Naomi's website: www.startwithaquestion.org