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Podcast: Open to Debate
Episode: Is Objectivity Essential to Journalism?
Description: For decades, objectivity has been cited as journalism's gold standard, promising that journalists would stick āto the facts" and deliver both sides of the story, excluding their personal views. Those in support say it builds trust and gives newsreaders the information they need to form their own opinions. Those against say it suppresses certain valuable viewpoints and that some issues donāt merit the "both sides" treatment. Now, we debate: "Is Objectivity Essential in Journalism?āArguing Yes:Ā Bret Stephens, Opinion Columnist atĀ The New York TimesĀ Ā Ā Arguing No:Ā Leonard Downie, Jr, Former Executive Ed...