The Media Beat with David Tereshchuk

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.

Blustery posturing at the podium contrasts with cruel realities on the ground, including imprisoned infants. The Media Beat this week reports on the legal cases lying in wait to challenge an overreaching president. 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 colu...

Let’s take a break from the formless pandemonium of national and global politics. The Media Beat this week reviews a well-crafted Greek tragedy, Oedipus , re-envisioned as a modern political thriller. 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 , "Classic...

Facts – eminently checkable facts – are at odds with official narratives. With deaths caused by federal agents’ excessive force, The Media Beat explores good journalism’s prime duty. 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 monthly column.

So-called strongmen in power depend upon mythologies. From DC to Davos, The Media Beat this week disentangles what’s woven to deceive. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for The Media Beat . And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's monthly column.

Difficulties intensify for accurately reporting the Iranian uprising. The Media Beat addresses both Trump’s reaction to Iran and his economic troubles at home. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for The Media Beat . And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's monthly column.

Trump’s swaggering seizure of Venezuela’s leader has prompted both head-scratching and alarm among analysts. The Media Beat probes the rationales behind the theatrics. (Sculpture by Fabrizio Galli) Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for The Media Beat , a digest of all things newsworthy.

The Pentagon itself has acknowledged our forces are “OVERMATCHED” by China’s — and the New York Times has made it more widely known. The Media Beat reports on the revelations — and on the remedies. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for The Media Beat , a digest of all things newsworthy.

Virtually all communications today assume basic literacy. But America now faces a crisis in reading abilities. The Media Beat reports on the disturbing decline, and on reversing it. Join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for The Media Beat , a digest of all things newsworthy.

A world-renowned platform plus a powerful message from the BBC . The Media Beat welcomes the bold messaging — but regrets how the BBC itself undermined it. Join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for The Media Beat , a digest of all things newsworthy.