Topic: Editorial Standards

An anecdote involving a former New York Times editor highlights the disconnect between management's claims of editorial freedom and the reality of reporter self-censorship. While the editor claimed he would fire anyone who avoided stories out of fear, the hosts argue that reporters instinctively know which topics are verboten to protect their jobs.

Following the leak of her hot mic comments, Amy Robach and ABC News released statements claiming the Epstein story did not air in 2015 because it failed to meet editorial standards for corroboration. ABC announced that their ongoing investigation will culminate in a two-hour documentary and a podcast. Critics suggest the network is attempting to bury the controversy by moving the reporting to a lower-profile podcast format.