Reliable Sources with Brian Stelter
300 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★ - 775 ratingsReliable Sources examines how journalists do their jobs and how the media affect the stories they cover in this weekly CNN program. Full video episodes available in the iTunes store.
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Stelter asks Conway: Where is Trump getting his info?; Conway says White House is hunting for leakers; Stelter: Is Trump "hiding" from the press?; Does Giuliani have a press strategy?; Are Michael Avenatti's 15 minutes up?; "Flipping the script" after mas
May 20, 2018 18:07 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBStelter asks Conway: Where is Trump getting his info?; Conway says White House is hunting for leakers; Stelter: Is Trump "hiding" from the press?; Does Giuliani have a press strategy?; Are Michael Avenatti's 15 minutes up?; "Flipping the script" after mass shootings; Trump targeting Amazon -- and the Post?; Putting Trump's "animals" remark in context via Knit
Brian Lowry breaks down the TV upfronts and the future of broadcasting
May 18, 2018 20:36 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBBrian Lowry joins Brian Stelter to dissect this year's TV "upfronts." Which networks are launching the most interesting new shows? What does this year's conservative approach say about the state of TV? Lowry says the surplus of reboots is a "programming solution to a marketing problem." Stelter and Lowry also discuss the Moonves vs. Redstone corporate battle. via Knit
The impact of Trump's 'credentials' threat; Amanpour: 'It is no longer possible to shut us up'; Exclusive: Trevor Noah explains the '5:30 curse'; Rezaian: Americans remain imprisoned in Iran; Kristof on covering 'invisible America'; Happy Mother's Day!
May 13, 2018 17:31 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBThe impact of Trump's 'credentials' threat; Amanpour: 'It is no longer possible to shut us up'; Exclusive: Trevor Noah explains the '5:30 curse'; Rezaian: Americans remain imprisoned in Iran; Kristof on covering 'invisible America'; Happy Mother's Day! via Knit
Trevor Noah on Trump age comedy: 'We plan for the unplannable'
May 12, 2018 19:45 - 17 minutes - 8.23 MBTrevor Noah, host of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show," discusses the "5:30 curse" of Trump surprises, why it's important to "follow the money," and the importance of context around jokes. Brian Stelter also asks Noah to make predictions about Trump's political future and to recount his favorite joke. via Knit
Fox, AT&T, Salem, Trump, Cohen, NBC: breaking down the week in media
May 11, 2018 17:49 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBOliver Darcy, Hadas Gold and Dylan Byers analyze the week's biggest media stories with Brian Stelter. Among the topics: AT&T's payments to Michael Cohen, the war over Fox, net neutrality, NBC's harassment report, and Trump's threat about media credentials. Darcy and Gold also share their reporting about the Salem executives who pressured employees to provide favorable coverage of candidate Donald Trump. via Knit
How to keep up with all of Trump's lies; Three authors address W.H. 'credibility crisis'; Inside Robert Mueller's interview room; Former Charlie Rose assistant speaks out; Kabul journalist mourns his fallen friends; How Trump uses and abuses polls
May 06, 2018 17:26 - 39 minutes - 18 MBHow to keep up with all of Trump's lies; Three authors address W.H. 'credibility crisis'; Inside Robert Mueller's interview room; Former Charlie Rose assistant speaks out; Kabul journalist mourns his fallen friends; How Trump uses and abuses polls via Knit
Inside the "baby Breitbart" of Tennessee -- and its plans to expand
May 03, 2018 18:14 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MBSteve Gill, co-founder of The Tennessee Star website, tells Brian Stelter about his local coverage with a conservative bent. Are sites like his filling a void left by local newspapers? Gill says he is "filling a void" in the marketplace, citing "flaming" liberal bias from other outlets. Stelter says these local sites are another sign that the U.S. is reverting back to a more partisan press. via Knit
WHCA president discusses her 'regret' about dinner; Was the press dinner a setback for journalism?; 'They hate your guts,' Trump says; Scaramucci: W.H. and press should 'deescalate'; Problems piling up at NBC; Why Dr. Sanjay Gupta wrote to Jeff Sessions
April 29, 2018 17:05 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBWHCA president discusses her 'regret' about dinner; Was the press dinner a setback for journalism?; 'They hate your guts,' Trump says; Scaramucci: W.H. and press should 'deescalate'; Problems piling up at NBC; Why Dr. Sanjay Gupta wrote to Jeff Sessions via Knit
What the media missed: Fear of losing status, not economic anxiety, moved 2016 voters
April 26, 2018 23:54 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBDid the press corps learn the wrong lessons from the presidential election? Diana C. Mutz's new research finds that some key segments of voters were motivated by "status threat," a perceived loss of status, more so than "economic hardship." Mutz talks with Brian Stelter about the differences between media narratives and social science findings. Stelter asks: "What do you want journalists to learn from your study for future campaigns?" via Knit
Trump using his bully pulpit to bully; Remnick: Trump 'hides in plain sight'; Avenatti's prediction about Hannity and Cohen; Hannity: Trump's shadow chief of staff?; From Fox hosts' lips to the president's ears; Denver Post finds unlikely ally in Denver m
April 22, 2018 17:12 - 39 minutes - 18 MBTrump using his bully pulpit to bully; Remnick: Trump 'hides in plain sight'; Avenatti's prediction about Hannity and Cohen; Hannity: Trump's shadow chief of staff?; From Fox hosts' lips to the president's ears; Denver Post finds unlikely ally in Denver mayor; Tariffs: An unexpected problem for local newsrooms via Knit
These tariffs are causing layoffs at newspapers
April 20, 2018 17:25 - 19 minutes - 8.94 MBPaul Tash, CEO of the Tampa Bay Times, tells Brian Stelter about an unexpected problem facing print newspapers: tariffs. Tash says layoffs at his paper are directly related to new tariffs on Canadian newsprint. Tash also discusses the challenges of digital media and the future of local journalism. via Knit
Trump's angry moods are driving the news cycle; The 'wag the dog' question; What Dershowitz is telling the president; Will Comey book 'change the narrative?'; Palmieri: Comey 'out of bounds'; Cracks in the pro-Trump media?
April 15, 2018 17:21 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MBTrump's angry moods are driving the news cycle; The 'wag the dog' question; What Dershowitz is telling the president; Will Comey book 'change the narrative?'; Palmieri: Comey 'out of bounds'; Cracks in the pro-Trump media? via Knit
April Ryan "under fire:" Hostilities between the White House and the press
April 13, 2018 20:22 - 19 minutes - 8.79 MBApril Ryan, White House correspondent for American Urban Radio Networks, talks with Brian Stelter about a controversial question she asked at a press briefing; the death threats she received afterward; and her other experiences covering the Trump administration. via Knit
Trump's top source of intel: Fox News?; Is this a metaphor for Trump's presidency?; Baquet says Trump attacks are 'out of control'; A local news SOS from the Denver Post; Ex-Sinclair reporter calls out the company; Laura Ingraham ad boycott continues; Er
April 08, 2018 18:19 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBTrump's top source of intel: Fox News?; Is this a metaphor for Trump's presidency?; Baquet says Trump attacks are 'out of control'; A local news SOS from the Denver Post; Ex-Sinclair reporter calls out the company; Laura Ingraham ad boycott continues; Erickson: Atlantic's firing of Williamson is 'bad form'; WashPost responds to Trump's complaints. via Knit
Callum Borchers dissects the Trump-Fox feedback loop
April 05, 2018 21:07 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBThe Washington Post's Callum Borchers discusses President Trump's slams against Amazon, the Sinclair controversy, and the president's habit of governing via Fox News. Brian Stelter also asks Borchers about his argument that Trump is "losing his war on the media." via Knit
Trump's thinly veiled attack on Wash Post; Are ad boycotts the right answer?; Lessons from 'Roseanne' ratings success; Trump's best defense from Mueller? Fox News; Differences between journalism and activism
April 01, 2018 17:38 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBTrump's thinly veiled attack on Wash Post; Are ad boycotts the right answer?; Lessons from 'Roseanne' ratings success; Trump's best defense from Mueller? Fox News; Differences between journalism and activism via Knit
Are people "immune" to facts? These experts say no
March 29, 2018 18:56 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBPolitiFact editor Angie Holan and Alexios Mantzarlis, director of the International Fact Checking Network, join Brian Stelter to discuss the state of fact-checking and the fight against misinformation. April 2 is International Fact Checking Day, a chance to promote skills for journalists and everyday news consumers. via Knit
Why Stormy's tell-all interview matters; White House leakers -- or whistleblowers?; Eric Bolling talks Fox, Trump, opioids; Is the gun "intensity gap" closing?; Stelter says Trump is the denier-in-chief
March 25, 2018 18:26 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MBWhy Stormy's tell-all interview matters; White House leakers -- or whistleblowers?; Eric Bolling talks Fox, Trump, opioids; Is the gun "intensity gap" closing?; Stelter says Trump is the denier-in-chief via Knit
Sarah Lacy talks Facebook's "crisis of confidence" and Mark Zuckerberg's damage control
March 22, 2018 20:20 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBPando founder Sarah Lacy discusses the eerie similarities between Facebook's very first controversy and the current data debacle. Lacy tells Brian Stelter that company officials are wondering "are we the bad guys?" and re-evaluating Facebook's role in society. Plus, she critiques how tech giants are covered by the press. via Knit
Trump takes on Mueller in tweetstorm; Comey's book is already a best seller; Bernstein's advice to press: 'Stay reportorial'; The TV to White House pipeline; Is Stormy Daniels more media savvy than Trump?; Ben Shapiro talks media bias and gun control; Cha
March 18, 2018 17:47 - 39 minutes - 18 MBTrump takes on Mueller in tweetstorm; Comey's book is already a best seller; Bernstein's advice to press: 'Stay reportorial'; The TV to White House pipeline; Is Stormy Daniels more media savvy than Trump?; Ben Shapiro talks media bias and gun control; Charlottesville witness suing Alex Jones via Knit
The future of film: "It's hard to say no to Netflix"
March 15, 2018 20:43 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBWSJ reporter Ben Fritz, author of "The Big Picture," talks with Brian Stelter about how Netflix, Amazon and MoviePass are changing the way we watch movies. Fritz describes traditional movie studios as "brand managers" and says he's never seen studio executives so "scared and uncertain" about the future. via Knit
Trump's media jabs: Jokes or serious threats?; How Trump tries to "produce" his presidency; Stormy Daniels scandal is about money, not sex; Nunberg meltdown? He says "I melted TV down"; How the media is marking Women's History Month
March 11, 2018 17:23 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBTrump's media jabs: Jokes or serious threats?; How Trump tries to "produce" his presidency; Stormy Daniels scandal is about money, not sex; Nunberg meltdown? He says "I melted TV down"; How the media is marking Women's History Month via Knit
Discovery's David Zaslav unpacks Scripps deal and discusses the future of TV
March 07, 2018 23:11 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBDavid Zaslav, CEO of Discovery, sits down with Brian Stelter in the Food Network test kitchen to discuss his acquisition of Scripps Networks. The deal brings brands like Food Network, TLC, HGTV, ID, and Animal Planet under one roof. Zaslav discusses the future of the cable bundle, the ins and outs of global media markets, and the importance of mobile viewing. via Knit
How to focus amid a flood of Trump coverage; Losing Hope: What it means for the press; Why Jordan Klepper is optimistic about gun reform; Pro-Trump media's denial about Mueller; A startup wants to 'guard' against 'fake news'
March 04, 2018 18:35 - 39 minutes - 18 MBHow to focus amid a flood of Trump coverage; Losing Hope: What it means for the press; Why Jordan Klepper is optimistic about gun reform; Pro-Trump media's denial about Mueller; A startup wants to 'guard' against 'fake news' via Knit
How CNN's KFILE lands so many scoops about Trump appointees
March 02, 2018 00:15 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBAndrew Kaczynski, Chris Massie and Nathan McDermott of KFILE tell Brian Stelter about the team's investigative methods. The reporters have uncovered plagiarism scandals, racist remarks, and other embarrassing facts about numerous government officials, leading to resignations in some cases. via Knit
Reality intrudes on Trump's 'fantasyland'; David Hogg meets Dan Rather; Glenn Beck: 'We have to start looking to heal'; No, the media does not 'love mass shootings'; Media bashing unites conservatives at CPAC
February 25, 2018 19:05 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBDan Rather, Sarah Westwood, and Doug Heye discuss President Trump's "fantasyland," including tweets that misquoted Fox News stories. Rather equated the White House's spreading of falsehoods to a "fertilizer spreader in a wind storm."; David Hogg is one of the student survivors leading the "Never Again" campaign. He is also thinking about majoring in journalism. In this interview with Brian Stelter, Hogg also speaks with veteran news anchor Dan Rather about student activism and media coverage....
Ryan Holiday unpacks Peter Thiel's conspiracy against Gawker
February 22, 2018 22:35 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBRyan Holiday's new book "Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker, and the Anatomy of Intrigue" gets to the root of Thiel's elaborate "conspiracy" to take down Gawker. He reveals why the media company had no chance in court, the reason Thiel thinks there should be more "actual conspiracies" in the world, and the existence of a mysterious key player in Gawker's demise. via Knit
Gergen cites 'growing' threat to America; New leaks about the White House's lies; Time to rethink how mass shootings are covered?; How 'catch and kill' is used to bury news stories; Stelter: 'Fake news' plague is getting worse
February 18, 2018 19:29 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBGergen cites 'growing' threat to America; New leaks about the White House's lies; Time to rethink how mass shootings are covered?; How 'catch and kill' is used to bury news stories; Stelter: 'Fake news' plague is getting worse via Knit
Mass shootings: Lessons for journalists and for viewers
February 15, 2018 21:35 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBDave Cullen, author of the book "Columbine," reflects on the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida; how journalists should cover shootings differently; why these incidents have escalated over time; and whether there's any end in sight. via Knit
Hope Hicks becomes the story; A tale of two media narratives; New legislation to protect American journalists; Social media giants grilled on 'fake news'; Turmoil at major media outlets
February 11, 2018 17:32 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBHope Hicks becomes the story; A tale of two media narratives; New legislation to protect American journalists; Social media giants grilled on 'fake news'; Turmoil at major media outlets via Knit
Slate's Jacob Weisberg drops his media 'report card'
February 07, 2018 21:30 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBJacob Weisberg, chairman and editor-in-chief of The Slate Group, analyzes the media's performance since Election Day, sounding off on false equivalence, the space between news and opinion, and the influence of "bad faith actors" who tinker with the truth. via Knit
Pro-Trump media's mission to take down Mueller; The Nunes memo: Lessons for the media?; Ruddy: 'Show me the evidence' of collusion; Focusing on 'the real story' about Russia; Can dying local newsrooms be saved?; Trump's bogus boast about State of the Unio
February 05, 2018 14:54 - 39 minutes - 18 MBPro-Trump media's mission to take down Mueller; The Nunes memo: Lessons for the media?; Ruddy: 'Show me the evidence' of collusion; Focusing on 'the real story' about Russia; Can dying local newsrooms be saved?; Trump's bogus boast about State of the Union via Knit
Super Bowl Sunday: Has the NFL "peaked?" What's the future of the league?
February 02, 2018 22:38 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBCNNMoney's Ahiza Garcia, Frank Pallotta and Brian Stelter discuss the NFL's rocky season; the ratings race; President Trump's influence; and other factors at play in this weekend's Super Bowl. via Knit
Stelter: 'Refuse to be confused' about Mueller; Fox, GOP, Trump conspiratorial feedback loop; The 'Fox News effect' on GOP legislators; Van Jones on the racial unemployment gap; Voices of immigrants missing in DACA coverage?; Man arrested for threats to k
January 28, 2018 18:44 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBStelter: 'Refuse to be confused' about Mueller; Fox, GOP, Trump conspiratorial feedback loop; The 'Fox News effect' on GOP legislators; Van Jones on the racial unemployment gap; Voices of immigrants missing in DACA coverage?; Man arrested for threats to kill CNN employees via Knit
Kyle Pope: Here's how the media should cover Trump differently
January 26, 2018 20:49 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBKyle Pope, editor and publisher of Columbia Journalism Review, tells Brian Stelter that the media needs to escape "follow the bouncy-ball" coverage framed around Trump's tweets and White House statements. The two discuss the possibility of alternative media formulas and finding new ways to give readers further context and clarity in a never-ending news cycle. via Knit
Split-screen weekend: protests and shutdown; Trump's impact: 'Shorter attention spans!'; Backlash over Trump supporter focus groups; April Ryan says the press is 'under attack'; Will Trump skip traditional Super Bowl interview?
January 21, 2018 18:07 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MBSplit-screen weekend: protests and shutdown; Trump's impact: 'Shorter attention spans!'; Backlash over Trump supporter focus groups; April Ryan says the press is 'under attack'; Will Trump skip traditional Super Bowl interview? via Knit
Time's Charlotte Alter dives into "The Avengers" and media coverage of the women's movement one year after President Trump's inauguration
January 19, 2018 22:08 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBCharlotte Alter discusses her Time magazine cover story "The Avengers," which highlights the unprecedented surge of first-time female candidates, mostly Democrats, running for office. She also shares why she "loved" the NYT editorial board's decision to publish letters from steadfast Trump supporters. via Knit
Why journalists are asking 'Is Trump a racist?'; The White House disputes WSJ's quote; Does Trump really want tougher libel laws?; Optics of Trump's 'stable genius' tour; Oprah 2020: Serious chance or media hype?; Reuters reporters facing prison in Myanma
January 14, 2018 18:34 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBWhy journalists are asking 'Is Trump a racist?'; The White House disputes WSJ's quote; Does Trump really want tougher libel laws?; Optics of Trump's 'stable genius' tour; Oprah 2020: Serious chance or media hype?; Reuters reporters facing prison in Myanmar via Knit
Chris Cillizza gets to "The Point" in a chaotic news week
January 11, 2018 23:37 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBCNN's Chris Cillizza and Brian Stelter discuss Oprah Winfrey's interest in running for president, the reactions to her Golden Globes speech, Trump's "reality show" meetings, and his live-tweeting habits. via Knit
Bernstein: 'We're in a real constitutional crisis'; Ethics of reporting on Trump's mental fitness; Bannon says he has regrets, but doesn't deny quotes; How did Wolff pull 'Fire and Fury' off?; Wolff's controversial reporting methods; Is Trump clamping dow
January 07, 2018 19:44 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBBernstein: 'We're in a real constitutional crisis'; Ethics of reporting on Trump's mental fitness; Bannon says he has regrets, but doesn't deny quotes; How did Wolff pull 'Fire and Fury' off?; Wolff's controversial reporting methods; Is Trump clamping down on press access? via Knit
How did Michael Wolff do it? Did he break journalistic rules?
January 05, 2018 22:36 - 23 minutes - 11 MBThe Atlantic's Michelle Cottle and author David Cay Johnston evaluate the accuracy and ethics of Michael Wolff's reporting in "Fire and Fury: Inside the White House." Cottle wrote a groundbreaking profile of Wolff in 2004 and Johnston has been covering Trump for decades. Johnston's book "It's Even Worse Than You Think" comes out later this month. via Knit
Highs and lows for journalism in 2017; Biggest questions for Mueller probe in 2018; 'Widening the lens' on harassment reporting; Big tech's role in the 2018 midterms; Top editors divulge 2018 media resolutions
December 31, 2017 17:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBHighs and lows for journalism in 2017; Biggest questions for Mueller probe in 2018; 'Widening the lens' on harassment reporting; Big tech's role in the 2018 midterms; Top editors divulge 2018 media resolutions via Knit
Trump's war on the media, one year in; 2017: An assault on the truth?; How Trump has warped trust in the media; PolitiFact: Trump's Russia claim is 'Lie of the Year'; What top editors learned in 2017
December 24, 2017 18:43 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBTrump's war on the media, one year in; 2017: An assault on the truth?; How Trump has warped trust in the media; PolitiFact: Trump's Russia claim is 'Lie of the Year'; What top editors learned in 2017 via Knit
Special edition: 2017's unforgettable media stories
December 21, 2017 22:25 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBCNN media reporters Brian Stelter, Oliver Darcy, Chloe Melas, Tom Kludt, and Frank Pallotta sit down in New York for this special year-in-review. The team reflects on the biggest media moments of 2017, from the groundbreaking #MeToo movement and Trump's war on the media to the Disney-Fox deal and late-night TV drama. via Knit
Stelter: The Trump-Fox News feedback loop; Pro-Trump media's war on Mueller; Murdoch-Trump and the Disney-Fox deal; Ex-Fox contributor: 'Fox News will sue me for speaking out today'; Culture changes amid harassment tipping point?; Mexican journalist fears
December 17, 2017 19:30 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBStelter: The Trump-Fox News feedback loop; Pro-Trump media's war on Mueller; Murdoch-Trump and the Disney-Fox deal; Ex-Fox contributor: 'Fox News will sue me for speaking out today'; Culture changes amid harassment tipping point?; Mexican journalist fears death if deported via Knit
Will Sommer studies conservative media's stars in the Trump age
December 14, 2017 23:28 - 30 minutes - 14 MBWill Sommer, campaign editor at The Hill and author of the Right Richter newsletter, speaks with Brian Stelter about how information and narratives spread throughout conservative radio shows, TV shows, web sites and social media feeds. Which columnists and podcasters are on the way up? How much influence do figures like Steve Bannon and sites like Breitbart really have? And what are the common misconceptions about the conservative media landscape? via Knit
How Moore mastered Trump's anti-media playbook; Is Moore's campaign against the media working?; Bernstein: reporting mistakes are inevitable; Why did newsrooms make so many mistakes this week?; Bernstein: Fox hosts are abetting a cover-up; Sen. Cardin on
December 10, 2017 19:43 - 39 minutes - 17.9 MBHow Moore mastered Trump's anti-media playbook; Is Moore's campaign against the media working?; Bernstein: reporting mistakes are inevitable; Why did newsrooms make so many mistakes this week?; Bernstein: Fox hosts are abetting a cover-up; Sen. Cardin on Russia's media move, net neutrality; Trump's TV habits causing concern? via Knit
Margaret Sullivan's travels: Seeing how Alabama media outlets are covering the Moore-Jones race
December 07, 2017 21:33 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBWashington Post media columnist Margaret Sullivan talks with Brian Stelter about Roy Moore's campaign against the media. Sullivan traveled to Alabama for her most recent column about coverage of Moore's race to win an open Senate seat. Sullivan and Stelter discuss anti-media sentiments, the optics of endorsements, responses to the Post's reporting about Moore, and the media habits of voters. via Knit
ABC criticized over bombshell Ross correction; Are Trump's reckless tweets actually a danger?; Harassment 'tipping point' topples Matt Lauer; Christmas party drama at the White House; Sally Quinn: The First Amendment will survive
December 03, 2017 18:14 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBABC criticized over bombshell Ross correction; Are Trump's reckless tweets actually a danger?; Harassment 'tipping point' topples Matt Lauer; Christmas party drama at the White House; Sally Quinn: The First Amendment will survive via Knit
Stelter and Gold on the future of morning TV in the aftermath of Lauer & Rose scandals
December 01, 2017 23:56 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBCNN's Hadas Gold talks with Brian Stelter about the sudden firing of Matt Lauer, one week after Charlier Rose encountered a similar fate at CBS. They discuss what the Lauer story means for NBC and for morning TV at large; how the network handled it internally, who will replace Lauer, and what other stories will be cropping up in the weeks to come. via Knit