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Respect in Media: Manners and Kindness in the Workplace with Dr. Nsenga Burton


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In this engaging episode, Dr. Nsenga Burton delves into the critical importance of respect and manners in media and professional environments. She critiques a controversial CBS Mornings interview, emphasizing the need for respectful treatment of guests, such as award-winning author Ta-Nehisi Coates. The discussion highlights the significance of objectivity in journalism and how supportive, respectful workplaces can positively impact historically disenfranchised groups, particularly in media settings. Join us to explore creating a more welcoming and kinder professional space.

▶︎ In This Episode

00:00 Introduction to Need to Know with Dr. Nsenga Burton

00:19 The Importance of Manners in Business

00:42 Ta-Nehisi Coates' Controversial Interview

02:04 Morning News vs. Hard News

03:57 Minding Your Manners in Business

04:45 Reflecting on the Interview

05:17 Mistreated in a Hostile Manner

05:42 Respect in Shared Spaces

06:00 Morning News and Workplace Culture

07:27 Respectability Politics and Journalism

08:02 Understanding the Middle East

08:10 Treating Guests with Kindness

09:09 The Role of Journalists

09:55 Final Thoughts on Respect and Kindness

10:40 Conclusion and Next Steps

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