Mark Jacob
Naz-Ye (Hour 2)
Yet again we have to remind folks that Nazis are bad, even if they’re being praised by celebrities like Ye (formerly Kanye West). We visit with former Chicago Tribune editor Mark Jacob and Courier Newsroom political director Carolyn Fiddler about this week’s news events. Also, a preview of weekend sports with UW-Eau Claire athletic director Dan Schumacher.
Monday
- Former state Sen. Julie Lassa, now the state director of rural development for the US Dept. of Agriculture
Can We Be Normal Now? – Part 2
Trumpers are no longer dominant. Democrats no longer control a large chunk of the congressional calendar. Does this mixed bag of election results mean things can get back to whatever passes for “normal” in American politics? We ask Courier Newsroom political director Carolyn Fiddler and former Chicago Tribune editor Mark Jacob. Also, Sen. Tammy Baldwin on the predatory loan practices of private, for-profit colleges. And UW-Eau Claire athletic director Dan Schumacher previews the weekend in sports.
Next Week:
- “Best Of” episodes Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday as part of Pat’s post-election recovery period.
GOTV: Get Off Television – Part 2
Between political ads and “chase the shiny object” media coverage, you might want to give the TV a rest this weekend and take part in actual GOTV (Get Out the Vote) efforts. Mark Jacob reviews how newsrooms have covered the issues with varying levels of competence. Courier Newsroom’s Carolyn Fiddler reminds us of the important down-ballot races being waged in Wisconsin and across the country.
On Monday:
- Ben Wikler, state chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin
- 3rd District Congressional candidate Brad Pfaff
- Courier Newsroom national correspondent Allan Piper
Politics Is Not Sports
National media come under the microscope in our weekly review of how they covered recent events, especially the shameful approach to reporting on the Pennsylvania US Senate debate through the lens of on-stage performance rather than on what the candidates would provide to voters if elected.
Fascism Doesn’t ‘Just Happen. (Hour 2)
Reviewing national coverage of the many major campaigns around the country, a former newspaper editor breaks down the failings of some big-name newsrooms to help audiences understand that the anti-democracy faction in American politics had an origin and is telling lies that need to be called out more explicitly.
A Newsroom Recipe for a ‘Truth Sandwich’ (Oct 14 – Hour 2)
In an era where political baloney is in ample supply, Mark Jacob describes how newsrooms need to assemble a “truth sandwich” to avoid amplifying the lies of a politician or a con.
Why Won’t Newsrooms See the Bigger Picture? (Oct 7 – Hour 2)
Former Chicago Tribune editor Mark Jacob reviews this week’s big stories and how newsrooms performed in their coverage—which often emphasized the optics or the horserace factor rather than what’s really important for their audiences to know about a particular issue.
Governors Engage in Human Trafficking. (Sept 16 – Hour 2)
Former Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun Times editor Mark Jacob reviews the sorry state of politics when governors in Florida and Texas engage in human trafficking of refugees to score political points. He also has a list of 12 reasons not to reelect Sen. Ron Johnson—rumor has it there may be more.
She’s a Nice Lady, but Enough Already. Guest: Mark Jacob. (Sept 9 – Hour 2)
We Don’t Want to Talk about Ron Johnson All the Time But… Part 2 (Sept 2 – Hour 2)
