Two Fox journalists killed in Ukraine, underscoring dangers
A veteran videographer and a 24-year-old Ukrainian journalist working for Fox News were both killed when their vehicle came under fire outside of Kyiv, the network said on Tuesday. Pierre Zakrzewski, 55, and Oleksandra “Sasha” Kuvshynova were traveling Monday in Horenka with Fox News reporter Benjamin Hall, who remains hospitalized. “Today is a heartbreaking day for Fox News Media and for all journalists risking their lives to deliver the news,” the network’s CEO, Suzanne Scott.
news.yahoo.comFor moderator Chris Wallace, debate was runaway train
(Olivier Douliery/Pool vi AP)NEW YORK – For much of the opening presidential debate, moderator Chris Wallace looked like a man trying to stop a runaway train with his bare hands. The contest between President Donald Trump and Vice President Joe Biden was chaotic from start to finish. “Please let him speak, Mr. President,” Wallace tried more than once. “Chris Wallace did not act as a moderator, Donald Trump did not act as a debater,” said MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace — no relation. “I think Chris Wallace tried.
Pandemic forces journalists to rethink campaign coverage
When the coronavirus shutdown began, Raddatz figured her plan for a cross-country road trip to meet voters would be shelved, too. The pandemic that instantly changed the 2020 presidential campaign forced news organizations to reevaluate coverage plans, too. For months, news executives wondered if they would be covering a campaign without campaigning, although it has grown more public after Labor Day. The journalists have spotted stories that may not be strictly political but give insight into what communities are thinking about. While some may denigrate day-to-day event coverage, it does give journalists the ability to evaluate candidates in different situations, along with ask questions.
Trump rally flop in Tulsa, but a hit on television
President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla., Saturday, June 20, 2020. Collectively, the three networks had nearly 12 million viewers for its Trump coverage, Nielsen said. NBC had 3.1 million, ABC had 2.7 million, Univision had 1.38 million, Fox had 1.35 million, ION Television had 1.2 million and Telemundo had 760,000. Tucker Carlson Tonight (Monday), 4.21 million. Tucker Carlson Tonight (Wednesday), Fox News, 4.051 million.