http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/11/lou-dobbs-to-depart-cnn_n_354623.html
and John King will be taking his place
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/12/john-king-to-replace-lou_n_355199.html
Hopefully this is a step in an unbiased direction.
NB C-notes
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4 comments:
How is this an ethical issue?
Although not an ethical issue, it is about biased journalism ,a subject we have touched upon many times.
I think CNN is a news show that prides it self on mostly unbiased reporting, and Lou Dobbs crossed the line with his opinions on his show.I think he will be more aptly suited to a network that has more of a propensity towards this type of "media bias".
Like Valerie stated - this is a bias issue, and this is still a Journalism class even if it is centered around ethics. If CNN is a news outlet, it is their responsibility to provide unbiased reporting on news issues of today.
Yes, I agree with Crystal and Valerie. I actually red that CNN is trying to make a switch from advocacy journalism to straight reporting of facts and Lou simply did not fit into that scheme any longer. I also read that another thing that CNN did not like about him was when he would not put the "Obama is not an American Citizen" thing to rest, even after it was proven that he was.
Either way, I applaud CNN for this change of heart in the way they would like to report the news.
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