Quote Approval: Good Journalism Or Giving In?
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2012-07-26/quote-approval-good-journalism-or-giving
A recent New York Times article revealed that -- on the campaign trail -- many journalists agree to allow campaigns to approve quotes or see articles before publication. And this week, the Washington Post revealed that its education reporter had shared drafts with interview subjects. Some journalists are horrified, while others say it's the price of doing business in the 21st century. Kojo explores the issues and what's at stake for the public and news organizations.
Guests
Mark Jurkowitz
Associate Director, Project for Excellence in Journalism; former ombudsman of The Boston Globe.
Jeremy Peters
Political Reporter, The New York Times
Ian Traynor
European Editor, The Guardian (based in Brussels)
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I've been interviewed occasionally over the past 20 years and have never seen my quotes come back accurately. Often the reporter seemed to have written the story or made their mind up before the interview. I've started requesting review of quotes. Wouldn't you?