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Podcast: McBlog by Bob McCoskrie
Episode: Associated Press' new abortion "reporting guidelines"
Description: The Associated Press (or AP as you will see on many articles in mainstream media in NZ) is a global news organisation, and is also notably the stylebook used by many news outlets, and it influences how many journalists choose to word and frame various issues. The Associated Press recently put out updated abortion guidelines – called an “Abortion Topical Guide” for journalists — guidance which pro-lifers say “demonstrates even further the extent of the media’s bias in favour of abortion.” You will see how they want to change the language to manipulate the narrative.