Opinion
Thoughtful columns and commentary pieces from The Desk contributors.
Viewpoint: CNN and the journalism sausage factory
The defamation trial involving CNN, its star host Jake Tapper and American veteran exposed how the American news hot dog is made.
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Charles Benaiah
Viewpoint: Mainstream media continues to face a credibility crisis
The media is the least trusted institution of 10 civil and political institutions in the U.S., recent polls show – even worse than Congress.
By:
Anita Varma
Viewpoint: Is Bluesky really the better social platform?
Bluesky's decision to implement a "hard block" and associated block leaderboard compound the confirmation silo issues that plague other social platforms.
By:
Charles Benaiah
What does Bluesky’s surge in popularity mean for journalism?
Reporters and editors are fleeing the unfriendly waters of X/Twitter for the level-headed Bluesky — is that a good thing?
By:
Craig Robertson
Viewpoint: Is the DOJ’s request that Google spin off Chrome pointless?
The DOJ's request that Google spin off Chrome might actually do more harm than good to small publishers who rely on ads and traffic.
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Charles Benaiah
Congress should force AM radio broadcasters to serve the public interest
If lawmakers are going to require automakers to install AM radio receivers as a "safety feature," they also need to ensure AM radio broadcasters are undertaking the responsibilities of their license.
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Matthew Jordan
DirecTV’s dispute with Disney feels different because it is different
For years, carriage disputes have centered around fees paid by cable and satellite companies to programmers. Now, distributors are redrawing the battle lines.
Viewpoint: YouTube TV carrying C-SPAN makes no sense
C-SPAN's own business decisions are keeping the network from being offered on streaming TV platforms.
Viewpoint: The recent failures of Google Search reveal its imposter syndrome
Google's algorithm changes were meant to be "helpful," but wound up negatively impacting small publishers — including us. Charles Benaiah suggests this could be Google's big undoing.
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Charles Benaiah
Viewpoint: Can you spot the Parisian hub?
TCL is using real voice actors to record dialogue for AI-produced characters. Why didn't the company go all the way?
By:
Charles Benaiah
Viewpoint: TV companies will always find a way to circumvent regulations
Charles Benaiah argues that local marketing agreements between TV stations stand as proof that companies will always try to find a way to circumvent the rules.
By:
Charles Benaiah
Viewpoint: Why Roger Goodell is the next Brandon Tartikoff
"The NFL is so important, its scraps are like saffron," Charles Benaiah writes.
By:
Charles Benaiah