Joe's Media Corner

Joe's Media Corner

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Joe's Media Corner episodes

  • Episode 15 - Best and Worst of 2018 Movies

    Movie critic and reporter Bruce Fretts of The New York Times and other publications joins me to chat about his best and worst movies list of the past year. Fresh off of the Golden Globes and gearing up for the Oscars, Bruce lays out why his favorites might not be yours, and his duds may surprise you. Check it out below. 

    41 min
  • Episode 14 - What's the State of TV in The New Year?

    I spoke with TV analyst and ratings expert Marc Berman of The Programming Insider on where things stand with television as the new year opens up. We discussed which shows are up, and down, and where drama, comedy, reality series and sports fit in as the options for TV watching keep growing. But does the quality? Listen here. 

    39 min
  • Episode 13 - Voice Of America Facing Loss of Independence
    Voice Of America, the U.S. government-funded independent news source for hundreds of millions of overseas listeners seeking accurate information about the United States, is facing a major power change that could severely impact its credibility. New York Times reporter Elizabeth Williamson, who penned a recent front page article on this frightening prospect, offered great insight into the situation during a lengthy interview with me. Check it out.
    36 min
  • Episode 12 - CBS News' New Black Eye
    I spoke with National Public Radio media reporter David Folkenflik about the growing sexual harassment and abuse scandal at CBS News, which has forced out chairman Les Moonves and 60 Minutes executive produce Jeff Fager, as well as blemishing the legacy of the late Don Hewitt. We also discussed comedian Kevin Hart's forced departure from being host of the Oscars, and how raunchy performers face the prospect of headlining more conservative events.
    41 min
  • Episode 11 - The Front Runner: Gary Hart And The Press Revisisted
    The new movie The Front Runner looks at the rise and fall of Gary Hart, whose affair was uncovered by investigative reporters and sparked his quick exit from a presidential race many thought he had sewn up. But was the press right or wrong? Should Hart have stayed in? And would it matter today? I spoke to author Matt Bai, whose book, All The Truth Is Out, is the basis for the movie that he co-wrote and helped produce.
    49 min
  • Episode 10 - 30 Years of The Onion
    The great humor newspaper The Onion launched 30 years ago and former editor Scott Dikkers just penned a great book all about it. He spoke with me this week and offered great stories and background on the best humor publication since Mad magazine.
    50 min
  • Episode 9 - How the Houston Chronicle Handled A Sourcing Scandal
    Mike Ward was a veteran reporter at the Houston Chronicle. But when editors got a tip that some of the sources quoted in his stories could not be verified, they launched several internal investigations that led to his resignation this month and a very open review. I spoke to Chronicle interim editor Stephen Riley about how it was done. I also chatted with Lynn Walsh from the Society of Professional Journalists about the issue and how she is involved in helping newsrooms provide such open connections to readers through a great new program.
    37 min
  • Episode 8 - Political Books Hit Record Sales
    New non-fiction political books are selling at a 50% increase over last year, according to data and analysts. We spoke with two experts about why this is happening and what it means for the industry. First, Karen McLean of the NPD Group, which tracks sales, and book editor Stephen S. Power of Thomas Dunn Books, a 25-year veteran of the industry.
    36 min

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Joe's Media Corner is the podcast of Joe Strupp, a 30-year journalist who has spent the past 18 years reporting on news and media issues.