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Joshua Benton
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Founder and Senior Writer, Nieman Lab
Boston
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Gaming News , Politics , Opinion
Sport or celebrity
Content
The unreality of reality TV: How competition shows influence U.S. politics and shape views about economic inequality
By Joshua Benton Verified| Nieman Lab Verified It was about five years ago that I first started noticing the name Eunji Kim on some interesting research. Best dissertation, best paper, best article — she seemed to be winning them all.
By Joshua Benton Verified| Inside Story Verified How do you like your news? A new study identifies which groups of readers prefer news sources that align with their own views@@ Who actually wants impartial news?
By Joshua Benton Verified| Nieman Lab Verified LINK: www.status.news ➚ | Posted by: Joshua Benton | April 10, 2025Perhaps it’s surprising, perhaps not, but one thing has become clear about Donald Trump’s bizarre war with the Associated Press: The White House cares about it. It’s not just a symbolic gesture, red meat to throw MAGA’s way — it’s a conscious attempt to rewrite the rules of how the presidency interacts with the press. And the administration keeps pushing to see how far it can go.
Company Info
Nieman Lab
The Nieman Journalism Lab is a digital journalism initiative run by the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University, established in 2008. It focuses on analyzing the evolution of journalism in the digital age, emphasizing experimentation, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing to support the sustainability of quality journalism. The Lab publishes research and analysis on emerging trends in journalism, including topics like AI, local news sustainability, and audience engagement strategies. It serves journalists, newsrooms, media startups, academics, and foundations by providing insights and case studies that help adapt to digital workflows. The Lab operates ad-free, ensuring editorial independence, and is primarily funded by the Nieman Foundation endowment, along with grants from organizations like the Knight Foundation and Carnegie Corporation.
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