Journalists aren’t as good at covering protests as they may believe

It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell talks with Summer Harlow and Danielle Kilgo about their new study, “Perceptions vs Performance: How Routines, Norms and Values Influence Journalists’ Protest Coverage Decisions.” They discuss how reporters are failing to provide strong coverage of protests and continue to place more weight on the voices of authority figures than those standing up for their rights.

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