Reed Richardson

Reed Richardson is a media critic whose work has appeared in The Nation, Harvard University’s Nieman Reports and the textbook Media Ethics (Current Controversies). 

The Israel Hater’s Handbook, Continued… The Israel Hater’s Handbook, Continued…

Alterman on Max Blumenthal's Goliath and Reed on how the media enables the govern-by-crisis mentality.

Oct 17, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Saving Face: Falsely Balanced Accountability Is the New False Equivalence

Saving Face: Falsely Balanced Accountability Is the New False Equivalence Saving Face: Falsely Balanced Accountability Is the New False Equivalence

Eric Alterman provides his weekly media round-up and Reed Richardson takes on the false accountability of the American press. 

Oct 11, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Your A-to-Z Beltway Glossary to the Government Shutdown

Your A-to-Z Beltway Glossary to the Government Shutdown Your A-to-Z Beltway Glossary to the Government Shutdown

Eric Alterman's media round-up and Reed Richardson's unique take on the government shutdown. 

Oct 4, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

How the Media’s Process Obsession Stifles Liberalism and Undermines our Democracy How the Media’s Process Obsession Stifles Liberalism and Undermines our Democracy

Eric on the best new play in town; and Reed on problems of process journalism.

Sep 20, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

The Real Credibility Crisis in Washington: Congressional Republicans

The Real Credibility Crisis in Washington: Congressional Republicans The Real Credibility Crisis in Washington: Congressional Republicans

Eric on the best TV series you have never heard of; and Reed on the sad state of republican politics.

Sep 13, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

How the Political Media’s Twitter Obsession Trivializes the News

How the Political Media’s Twitter Obsession Trivializes the News How the Political Media’s Twitter Obsession Trivializes the News

Eric on the Science of Springsteen; and Reed on the perverse influence of Twitter on our political conversations.

Sep 6, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

How Our Democracy Ignores the Military Case Against Syria Intervention

How Our Democracy Ignores the Military Case Against Syria Intervention How Our Democracy Ignores the Military Case Against Syria Intervention

Eric on the hidden treasure in the new Bob Dylan; Reed on the impending airstrikes in Syria.

Aug 30, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Foreign, Not Domesticated, News

Foreign, Not Domesticated, News Foreign, Not Domesticated, News

Eric on Jeff Bezos; and Reed on why you should be reading McClatchy.

Aug 15, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

The Gums of August: How Angry Town Halls Mesmerize the Media and Distort Debate

The Gums of August: How Angry Town Halls Mesmerize the Media and Distort Debate The Gums of August: How Angry Town Halls Mesmerize the Media and Distort Debate

Eric on a forgotten bit of Chicago musical history; and Reed on what's undemocratic about town halls.

Aug 9, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Month for Freedom of the Press

A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Month for Freedom of the Press A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Month for Freedom of the Press

Eric on The Boss; and Reed on the alarming assault on free press.

Aug 2, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

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