NPR Topics: Media http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1020&ft=1&f=1020 News about the state of the media. Trends in broadcast and print media, television, and radio journalism. Download podcasts and RSS feeds. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Media http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1020&ft=1&f=1020 Complaint Adds To Tumult At 'Washington Times' <em>The Washington Times</em> has long thought to be immune from the economic forces challenging the rest of newspaper industry because of the deep pockets of its founder and owner, the Rev. Sun Myung Moon, head of the Unification Church. But the recession has taken a toll on the paper and now an apparent power struggle among Moon's sons is adding to the paper's challenges. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120624304&ft=1&f=1020 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120624304&ft=1&f=1020 The Washington Times has long thought to be immune from the economic forces challenging the rest of newspaper industry because of the deep pockets of its founder and owner, the Rev. Sun Myung Moon, head of the Unification Church. But the recession has taken a toll on the paper and now an apparent power struggle among Moon's sons is adding to the paper's challenges.

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]]> Bon Jovi Doesn't Need A Prayer To Make It On NBC Bon Jovi is at the top of the album charts this week, riding an unprecedented publicity push. His record label struck a deal with the conglomerate NBC Universal for an exclusive presence on their many TV networks, including appearances on <em>Today</em>, <em>Inside the Actors Studio</em> and <em>The Tonight Show</em>. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120624326&ft=1&f=1020 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120624326&ft=1&f=1020 Bon Jovi is at the top of the album charts this week, riding an unprecedented publicity push. His record label struck a deal with the conglomerate NBC Universal for an exclusive presence on their many TV networks, including appearances on Today, Inside the Actors Studio and The Tonight Show.

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]]> 'The Onion': Mocking All Who Deserve It Since 1988 America's Finest News Source has released a book celebrating its 21 years of satire (with a wink). <em>Onion</em> editors Joe Randazzo and Joe Garden talk with Renee Montagne about the serious business of being funny. Also: See the fun <em>The Onion</em> has had at NPR's expense. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114206357&ft=1&f=1020 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114206357&ft=1&f=1020 America's Finest News Source has released a book celebrating its 21 years of satire (with a wink). Onion editors Joe Randazzo and Joe Garden talk with Renee Montagne about the serious business of being funny. Also: See the fun The Onion has had at NPR's expense.

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]]> Army Relents; Allows Limited Media At Palin Event Army officials had said they would prohibit coverage of Palin's on-post event, saying it would turn into political grandstanding against President Barack Obama. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:28:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120583149&ft=1&f=1020 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120583149&ft=1&f=1020 Army officials had said they would prohibit coverage of Palin's on-post event, saying it would turn into political grandstanding against President Barack Obama.

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]]> 'Oprah Winfrey Show' To Go Off The Air In 2011 The talk-show icon will call it a wrap after 25 seasons, her production company said. A formal announcement is expected on Friday's edition of <em>The Oprah Winfrey Show</em>. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:41:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120593494&ft=1&f=1020 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120593494&ft=1&f=1020 The talk-show icon will call it a wrap after 25 seasons, her production company said. A formal announcement is expected on Friday's edition of The Oprah Winfrey Show.

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]]> Oprah To End Show In 2011 Oprah Winfrey is expected to announce Friday that her talk show will end in 2011. Winfrey's production company, Harpo Productions Inc., said she would provide more details on Friday's <em>Oprah Winfrey Show</em>. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:50:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120595141&ft=1&f=1020 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120595141&ft=1&f=1020 Oprah Winfrey is expected to announce Friday that her talk show will end in 2011. Winfrey's production company, Harpo Productions Inc., said she would provide more details on Friday's Oprah Winfrey Show.

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]]> Historic Gay Newspaper Folds <em>The Washington Blade</em> &mdash; widely regarded as the newspaper of record by members of the gay community &mdash; surprised readers when it abruptly folded its operation Monday. For 40 years, the paper covered the highs, lows and tragedies of gay life. But while blogger Zack Rosen says the Blade's demise is unfortunate, he says it's not the end of the world. Rosen is a former writer for the newspaper and now runs the Web site TheNewGay.net. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120567784&ft=1&f=1020 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120567784&ft=1&f=1020 The Washington Blade — widely regarded as the newspaper of record by members of the gay community — surprised readers when it abruptly folded its operation Monday. For 40 years, the paper covered the highs, lows and tragedies of gay life. But while blogger Zack Rosen says the Blade's demise is unfortunate, he says it's not the end of the world. Rosen is a former writer for the newspaper and now runs the Web site TheNewGay.net.

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]]> Nation's Oldest Gay Newspaper Closes <em>The Washington Blade</em>, an influential newspaper that serves Washington, D.C.'s gay community, was shut down Monday when its owner, Window Media LLC, ceased operations. The paper's editor, Kevin Naff, says the staff has met and laid out plans for a new publication. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120510393&ft=1&f=1020 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120510393&ft=1&f=1020 The Washington Blade, an influential newspaper that serves Washington, D.C.'s gay community, was shut down Monday when its owner, Window Media LLC, ceased operations. The paper's editor, Kevin Naff, says the staff has met and laid out plans for a new publication.

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]]> Publisher Abruptly Shuts Gay Newspaper Group The nation's largest publisher of newspapers serving the gay and lesbian community has shut down. The move affects the <em>Washington Blade</em>, <em>Houston Voice</em> and several other publications. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:17:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120472181&ft=1&f=1020 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120472181&ft=1&f=1020 The nation's largest publisher of newspapers serving the gay and lesbian community has shut down. The move affects the Washington Blade, Houston Voice and several other publications.

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]]> Obama Pushes China To Stop Censoring Internet The president uses a town hall-style meeting with university students in Shanghai to focus on human rights, one of the trickiest issues separating China's communist government and the United States. Later, President Obama met with Chinese President Hu Jintao in Beijing. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:47:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120450377&ft=1&f=1020 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120450377&ft=1&f=1020 The president uses a town hall-style meeting with university students in Shanghai to focus on human rights, one of the trickiest issues separating China's communist government and the United States. Later, President Obama met with Chinese President Hu Jintao in Beijing.

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]]> Palin Begins Media Blitz For 'Going Rogue' Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin launches a media tour Monday to promote her memoir, <em>Going Rogue</em>. What will the book &mdash; and book tour &mdash; mean for Palin's political future? Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120448216&ft=1&f=1020 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120448216&ft=1&f=1020 Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin launches a media tour Monday to promote her memoir, Going Rogue. What will the book — and book tour — mean for Palin's political future?

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]]> Osteopaths' Group Lures Media With Twitter Gifts The American Osteopathic Association is offering journalists $10 iTunes gift cards in exchange for following the group's media-only Twitter feed. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:51:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114398997&ft=1&f=1020 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114398997&ft=1&f=1020 The American Osteopathic Association is offering journalists $10 iTunes gift cards in exchange for following the group's media-only Twitter feed.

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]]> Lou Dobbs, Sammy Sosa Make For A Week Of Surprises The guys in this week's <em>Barbershop</em> &mdash; freelance writer Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, sports reporter Pablo Torre and syndicated columnist Gustavo Arellano &mdash; weigh in on the recent abrupt departure of talk show host Lou Dobbs from CNN and a noticeable change in appearance for former baseball superstar Sammy Sosa. Also, the men also offer predictions on the upcoming welterweight title fight between boxers Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120381643&ft=1&f=1020 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120381643&ft=1&f=1020 The guys in this week's Barbershop — freelance writer Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, sports reporter Pablo Torre and syndicated columnist Gustavo Arellano — weigh in on the recent abrupt departure of talk show host Lou Dobbs from CNN and a noticeable change in appearance for former baseball superstar Sammy Sosa. Also, the men also offer predictions on the upcoming welterweight title fight between boxers Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas.

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]]> What's Behind Lou Dobbs' Leaving CNN? The CNN anchor quit Wednesday after months of tensions with executives, saying he would seek new ways to advocate his opinions. Dobbs evolved as a hard-liner on illegal immigration after the Sept. 11 attacks. His often inflammatory views conflicted with corporate strategy. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:04:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120351492&ft=1&f=1020 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120351492&ft=1&f=1020 The CNN anchor quit Wednesday after months of tensions with executives, saying he would seek new ways to advocate his opinions. Dobbs evolved as a hard-liner on illegal immigration after the Sept. 11 attacks. His often inflammatory views conflicted with corporate strategy.

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