Topic: News Director

3 chapters across the catalog

Sologamy
Episode 929 2:48:41 - 2:50:21

929: Sologamy

Mike Rogers, FBI Director Search Error

CBS News incorrectly reported that former Congressman Mike Rogers is the current head of the House Intelligence Committee while discussing him as a candidate for FBI Director. Rogers left Congress in 2015 to become a talk show host, an error that underscores a lack of fact-checking in major network news.

Gender Binary
Episode 752 1:42:07 - 1:45:29

752: Gender Binary

Broadcast News Terminology, Photographer vs Cameraman

The shift in broadcast news terminology from "cameraman" to "photographer" is analyzed as a move toward gender-neutral language and professional elevation. Industry veterans note that "photographer" is now the standard term in many East Coast markets, often used to distinguish professional news gatherers from amateur smartphone users. The hosts suggest the change is also intended to mirror the prestige of the "Director of Photography" title in the film industry.

Furtive Movement
Episode 510 10:36 - 14:19

510: Furtive Movement

Independent Web Browser Development, Twitter News Director Job Opening

A proposal is made for a truly independent web browser funded by a $100 million Kickstarter to bypass Google's dominance and potential future censorship of "hate speech." The discussion also covers a job opening for a Director of News and Content at Twitter, noting grammatical errors in the official job description.