The Media Beat with David Tereshchuk

In both the US and Middle East, political leaders try to muzzle the media. THE MEDIA BEAT’s public radio podcast this week assesses the stakes, as elections loom in both arenas. Artwork Credit: STEVE BENSON, Creators Syndicate Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for The Media Beat , a digest of all things newsworthy, and visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's...

Trump’s week of trying to be global - latterly with Xi of China. THE MEDIA BEAT’s public radio podcast considers weaknesses in "mano a mano" summit coverage. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for THE MEDIA BEAT, a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's latest columns.

Donald Trump and Marco Rubio share some delusional notions about Cuba. Trump's map of the Americas covered by the Stars and Stripes says it all. THE MEDIA BEAT’s public radio podcast this week fact-checks Rubio’s State Department report on Cuba’s ‘danger’ to the US. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for THE MEDIA BEAT, a digest of all things newsworthy. And...

Ahead of next week’s 25th commemoration for the 9/11 attacks, we have news of an eventual trial-date for the alleged perpetrators. Given so much prejudicial media coverage, can we realistically expect that American ideal - a fair and just trial? THE MEDIA BEAT’s public radio podcast considers the whole lengthy process. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for...

Amid great global controversy over what exactly is genocide, one international jurist stands out. THE MEDIA BEAT’s public radio podcast this week examines a rare interview with Judge Howard Morrison. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for THE MEDIA BEAT, a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's latest columns.

War against Iran has kept aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln out at sea for too long, damaging military morale. THE MEDIA BEAT’s public radio podcast explores the role of armed services' popular media in exposing the lack of war-readiness. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for THE MEDIA BEAT, a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat.com t...

Deep reporting brought us the full story of Washington’s Reflecting Pool debacle. THE MEDIA BEAT’s public radio podcast reviews the investigative journalism involved in exposing the entire sorry mess. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for THE MEDIA BEAT, a digest of all things newsworthy. Visit TheMediaBeat.com to dive deeper into the full story behind the...

Maine is key to the Democrats’ hope of winning back the US Senate. THE MEDIA BEAT reports from the Pine Tree State on its new battle: a fresh Democratic candidate pitted against the GOP’s long-established Senator Collins. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for THE MEDIA BEAT, a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's lates...

As the World Cup dust settles and the media circus moves on, Argentina focuses afresh on politics as usual: mid-term elections for Congress ... and the next Presidential election. THE MEDIA BEAT reports on current and historical Argentine issues—including the axis between Buenos Aires and Washington. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for THE MEDIA BEAT, a d...

The National Museum of American History’s exhibit for our country’s semi-quincentennial does not include one vital female figure. THE MEDIA BEAT this week remedies the omission with the story of ETHEL PAYNE, campaigning journalist extraordinaire. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for THE MEDIA BEAT, a digest of all things newsworthy. Dive deeper into ETHEL...

Maine is now ground zero in a grim and grimy battle for the US Senate. THE MEDIA BEAT this week has a ringside seat for the Pine Tree State’s ruckus over blue-collar credibility. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for THE MEDIA BEAT, a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's latest column.

A still remarkably popular ex-President is soon to open a community and political center in his name. Will he, can he, take effective political action to reverse Trump’s power grabs? THE MEDIA BEAT ’s public radio podcast (as well the regular column) examines what’s coming to light as a realistic plan for the Mid-terms. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for...

US media are remarkably insular about the new emergency of Ebola Disease breaking out. The Media Beat ’s public radio podcast probes the viewpoints of media outlets and policy-makers. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for The Media Beat , a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's latest columns.

Can we ever outlaw war? Observers say our century-long efforts to achieve that are looking look utterly futile. The Media Beat ’s public radio podcast examines Ukraine and other wars for possible legal remedies. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for The Media Beat, a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's latest columns.

A different continent’s view on the Beijing summit. THE MEDIA BEAT’s public radio podcast explores Africa as an arena for Trump and Xi to compete. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for THE MEDIA BEAT, a digest of all things newsworthy. Visit TheMediaBeat.com to dive deeper into the dynamic between Trump and Xi in David's latest column.

Who speaks now for the ‘Free World?’ Increasingly it might look like a small Eastern European nation, punching well above its weight. The Media Beat ’s public radio podcast this week explores under-reported aspects of Ukraine’s stance of defiance. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for The Media Beat, a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat...

What’s this ‘Special Relationship’ that the media talk about, at times like the British royal visit to the US? The Media Beat ’s public radio podcast this week considers how real it is—or isn’t. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for The Media Beat , a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's latest columns.

Wars in Iran and Lebanon claim most media attention. But where are the world’s most wars? The Media Beat ’s public radio podcast considers the 50, yes 50 wars across the continent of Africa. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for The Media Beat , a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's latest columns.

Tales of betrayal: corporate ownership is ruining TV’s news values. In The Media Beat ’s public radio podcast this week, we explore the undermining of editorial independence. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for The Media Beat , a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's latest columns.

The US and Iran both claim victory, as talks may struggle on. But how does the rest of the world view America’s once-dominant position? In The Media Beat 's public radio podcast this week, a review of reports on US decline. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for The Media Beat , a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's la...

The Nation is underwhelmed by Trump on TV defending his foreign war of choice. Meanwhile, on the home front he’s losing support from the Supreme Court he helped to stack in his favor. The Media Beat turns court-reporter for this week’s public radio podcast. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for The Media Beat, a digest of all things newsworthy. Read the ful...

‘The Fog of War’ isn’t just battlefield smoke. It’s also the swirling, confusing contradictions of officials’ announcements: propaganda and false claims. The Media Beat seeks journalism this week that exposes the lies and evasions. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for The Media Beat , a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read Da...

One of the oldest conservative tricks - suppressing the vote. The Media Beat examines coverage of Trump’s legislative ploy to avoid electoral defeat. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for The Media Beat , a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's latest columns .

Gas-prices, among many elements in our rising cost-of-living, are in disarray. The Media Beat surveys the Iran war’s impact on US voters’ wallets. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for The Media Beat , a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's latest columns.

The US public has a new war sprung on them. Does any media reporting help with understanding the prospects? The Media Beat looks both back in time for precedents and forward for likely outcomes. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for The Media Beat , a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's latest columns.