She wrote about politics and the patriarchy as a left-wing writer, then alienated her compatriots with exposés critical of the Black Panthers and the environmental movement.
Category: News and News Media
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Betty Cole Dukert, Top ‘Meet the Press’ Producer, Dies at 96
She worked as a secretary before being hired as an associate producer at the NBC News public affairs show in 1956. She went on to spend 41 years there.
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For Cesar Conde, NBC’s News Chief, Corporate Polish Meets Partisan Reality
Cesar Conde, a leader with an M.B.A. but limited journalism background, is facing the toughest scrutiny of his career.
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‘Every Day Is Hard’: One Year Since Russia Jailed Evan Gershkovich
In a notorious high-security prison, Evan Gershkovich of The Wall Street Journal stays connected with supporters through letters as they keep up the pressure for his release.
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In Saga of NBC and Ronna McDaniel, Perks and Perils of Partisan Talk on TV
Why are television news networks so enamored with paid Beltway analysts?
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Martin Scorsese to Headline a Religious Series for Fox Nation
The Oscar-winning director is the latest Hollywood name to sign up for the Fox News streaming platform, joining Kevin Costner, Rob Lowe and Dan Aykroyd.
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NBC News Cuts Ties With Ronna McDaniel After Network Firestorm
A string of top stars denounced the hiring of Ms. McDaniel, the former chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, on their own airwaves.
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Conservative Commentators Condemn Uproar at NBC
On Fox News and elsewhere, the commentators have expressed incredulity over the reaction to the hiring of Ronna McDaniel, the former chair of the Republican National Committee.
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British Media Showed Restraint on Princess Kate’s Health. It Didn’t Make a Difference.
The online frenzy over Catherine’s health escalated despite a reserved approach by Fleet Street — which promptly blamed Americans for the furor.
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Chuck Todd Questions His Network, NBC News, Over Hiring of Former R.N.C. Chair
The extraordinary comments on “Meet the Press” revealed tensions in NBC’s news divisions over Ronna McDaniel, who recently stepped down as head of the Republican National Committee.
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Ronna McDaniel, Former R.N.C. Chair, Joins NBC News
Her new role as a commentator on NBC and MSNBC programs comes shortly after she stepped down as the leader of the Republican National Committee.
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Gannett and McClatchy Cut Back Relationship With A.P.
The Associated Press said the decisions by the two major newspaper chains “would not have a material impact on our overall revenue.”