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@jayrosen_nyu

I teach journalism and direct the Studio 20 program at NYU, critique the press, direct . 'Ambassador' for 's expansion to US.

New York City jr3@nyu.edu
Joined May 2008

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  1. 7 hours ago

    "What looks like the death of truth is actually the death of consensus, and a broader transition to a world of dissensus." [corrected link]

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  2. 7 hours ago

    Can pacifiers be designed for corporations?

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  3. 8 hours ago

    Don't believe us? Run the calculations yourself and see what you get. This is the form in which trust will be restored to journalism. Transparency ("see for yourself") rather than authority ("we're the pros at this.")

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  4. 8 hours ago
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  5. A tension point with people who follow me: Commercial pressures are a major factor in the news business. Agreed! Some followers think they are the only factor worth discussing. ("It's about the ratings, Jay...") I do not think that. But that doesn't mean I deny their importance.

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  6. "No one is coming to the rescue." This by matches my own outlook on the news industry and what's ahead for it. So if you want to know what my prognosis is, just read him.

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  7. If you missed it, CNN got played yesterday by carrying live an unannounced 'briefing' where Trump rambled on without taking questions— in other words, an infomercial for his diseased self. comments:

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  8. German friends: A big interview with me about Trump and the press just appeared the Süddeutsche Zeitung. "Trump ist dabei, diesen Krieg zu gewinnen"

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  9. Jan 3

    He gave a "press briefing" in the briefing room today with the cameras there— and then left without taking any questions. (Not kidding.) This is exactly what Sean Spicer did in his first briefing about inauguration crowd size. He barked at the press, turned on his heel, and left.

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  10. Jan 3

    With ratings surging at MSNBC, political strategists and communications experts consulted by say getting air time on the Rachel Maddow Show could be crucial for candidates seeking to separate themselves from the pack.

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    Jan 3

    Why were newspapers so quick to call for Bill Clinton's resignation in 1998 and so reluctant now? ponders that question, and talks with , and me.

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  12. Jan 3

    Probably the most important audience engagement job in American journalism.

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  13. Jan 3

    Extremely interesting letter from national security expert — specializing in deep skepticism about the deep state — as he departs from NBC News. Politely seething with decades of frustration.

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  14. Jan 3

    I might have to put on my Twitter bio that yes, I have heard of ratings pressures in television and I even know about news companies wanting to make money.

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  15. Jan 3

    A whole piece discussing Politico's 'likablility' thingamajig about Elizabeth Warren, which includes this defense, and a lot of solid criticism by , who calls it "ill-conceived."

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  16. Jan 3

    The executive editor of has said suggested less time or no time at all on horse race polls for 2020. has said, "It is our job — all of our job — to do better this time around." I'll take any sign, no matter how small, that they know it has to change. Who's next?

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  17. Jan 2

    Hallelujah. on campaign journalism in the 2020 election. "It is our job — all of our job — to do better this time around." via

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  18. Jan 2

    Weird. is introducing Elizabeth Warren and she's talking about what Warren knows about and believes.

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  19. Jan 2

    Current ratio: 6,400 replies, 444 retweets. Usually indicates something is up.

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  20. Jan 2

    The question everyone is asking this week, except those who actually produce election coverage. If you know of any evidence that they are asking themselves "how do we avoid...?" let me know.

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