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Views of the News Host Amy Simons and panelists Kathy Kiely and Earnest Perry provide analysis, commentary and media c

08/05/2024

The Pulitzer Prizes have been announced, honoring the best in journalism from the past year. Each of the honorees have one thing in common. What is it? Also, why the U.S. dropped 10 spots on Reporters Without Borders’ Press Freedom Index, Kim Godwin’s retirement from ABC News, and a special announcement you won’t want to miss. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

"Views of the News" preview:— Pulitzer Prizes.— World Press Freedom— TikTok owners sue over ban.— Godwin retires from AB...
07/05/2024

"Views of the News" preview:

— Pulitzer Prizes.
— World Press Freedom
— TikTok owners sue over ban.
— Godwin retires from ABC.
— Rare public editor added.
— States take action.

Watch: Facebook livestream at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Listen: Over the air or online (kbia.org) at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The Pulitzer Prizes have been announced, honoring the best in journalism from the past year. Each of the honorees have one thing in common. What is it? Also, why the U.S. dropped 10 spots on Reporters Without Borders’ Press Freedom Index, Kim Godwin’s retirement from ABC News and a special annou...

01/05/2024

After nearly 20 years, Dan Rather made a return to CBS News this weekend, sitting down in conversation with reporter Lee Cowan. What did the former anchor and managing editor of CBS Evening News have to say about his departure from the network and how he continues his work at the age of 92. Also, President Biden’s interview with Howard Stern and why the Federal Trade Commission bans noncompete clauses from employee contracts. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

"Views of the News" preview:— Dan Rather's return to CBS airwaves— FTC rules on noncompetes.— Biden joins Howard Stern.—...
30/04/2024

"Views of the News" preview:

— Dan Rather's return to CBS airwaves
— FTC rules on noncompetes.
— Biden joins Howard Stern.
— Russian journalists arrested.
— Movement at fringe outlets.

Watch: Facebook livestream at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Listen: Over the air or online (kbia.org) at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

After nearly 20 years, Dan Rather made a return to CBS News this weekend, sitting down in conversation with reporter Lee Cowan. What did the former anchor and managing editor of CBS Evening News have to say about his departure from the network and how he continues his work at the age of 92. Also, Pr...

24/04/2024

CNN journalist Laura Coates was interviewing a jury consultant outside former President Trump’s trial in Manhattan when a man set himself on fire. Coates reported, live, for more than two minutes on what she saw, heard and smelled. A master class in reporting or unnecessarily televising violence? Also, the death of former AP journalist and one-time hostage, Terry Anderson, and how Kansas teens fought their school district – and won. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

"Views of the News" preview:— Live reporting from the Trump trial.— Remembering Terry Anderson.— NPR editor resigns.— Ka...
23/04/2024

"Views of the News" preview:

— Live reporting from the Trump trial.
— Remembering Terry Anderson.
— NPR editor resigns.
— Kansas students fight AI surveillance.
— Journalism on screen.

Watch: Facebook livestream at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Listen: Over the air or online (kbia.org) at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

CNN journalist Laura Coates was interviewing a jury consultant outside former President Trump’s trial in Manhattan when a man set himself on fire. Coates reported, live, for more than two minutes on what she saw, heard and smelled. A master class in reporting or unnecessarily televising violence? ...

"Views of the News" preview:— The death of O.J. Simpson. — Trump on trial.— The fight for presidential debates.— NPR sus...
17/04/2024

"Views of the News" preview:
— The death of O.J. Simpson.
— Trump on trial.
— The fight for presidential debates.
— NPR suspends editor.
— Journalism on screen.
— PR campaign gone to far?

This week "View of the News" is audio only. Listen over the air or online (http://kbia.org) at 6:30 tonight.

The death of O.J. Simpson has brought up many questions for those in the news media, things we haven’t thought about since the mid-1990’s. What’s changed in how we approach covering domestic violence, race and the criminal justice system? What effect did the criminal and civil cases have on Am...

10/04/2024

Where’d the sun go?! Now that the 2024 eclipse has passed, we’ll talk about what made Monday’s phenomenon magical, and how that was reflected in the coverage. Also, Facebook’s apology to a Kansas publication, why a Colorado reporter was thrown out of a GOP event on public property and the crowning of the 2024 NCAA basketball champs. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

"Views of the News" preview:— Covering the eclipse.— Kansas Reflector and Facebook.— NCAA finals.— Put your phone down!W...
09/04/2024

"Views of the News" preview:
— Covering the eclipse.
— Kansas Reflector and Facebook.
— NCAA finals.
— Put your phone down!

Watch: Facebook livestream at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Listen: Over the air or online (http://kbia.org) at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Where’d the sun go?! Now that the 2024 eclipse has passed, we’ll talk about what made Monday’s phenomenon magical, and how that was reflected in the coverage. Also, Facebook’s apology to a Kansas publication, why a Colorado reporter was thrown out of a GOP event on public property and the cr...

"Views of the News" preview:— Columbia's roll cart roll out.— Report for America partnerships.— Addressing burnout.— Pro...
05/03/2024

"Views of the News" preview:
— Columbia's roll cart roll out.
— Report for America partnerships.
— Addressing burnout.
— Protesting radio leadership in St. Louis.
— Catherine Herridge held in contempt.

Watch: Facebook livestream at 11 a.m. Wednesdays.
Listen: Over the air or online (kbia.org) at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

We’re a few days into the roll cart roll out. We’ll talk about the community’s response to the latest chapter in Columbia’s trash saga. Also, Report for America limits partnerships with newsrooms owned by hedge funds and data-informed solutions to staving off burnout among journalists. From ...

28/02/2024

As digital news organizations shutter, many of their archives go dark. Sure, it costs to continue to host websites, but what’s lost when the websites are wiped entirely? Also, why journalists don’t identify juveniles charged with crimes, and two free speech cases go before the Supreme Court. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

"Views of the News" preview:— Why we don't name juvenile crime suspects.— The end of the digital.— SCOTUS and online spe...
28/02/2024

"Views of the News" preview:

— Why we don't name juvenile crime suspects.
— The end of the digital.
— SCOTUS and online speech.
— Wiping the websites.

Watch: Facebook livestream at 11 a.m. Wednesdays.
Listen: Over the air or online (kbia.org) at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

As digital news organizations shutter, many of their archives go dark. Sure, it costs to continue to host websites, but what’s lost when the websites are wiped entirely? Also, why journalists don’t identify juveniles charged with crimes, and two free speech cases go before the Supreme Court. Fro...

14/02/2024

***EDITOR'S NOTE: This program was recorded before a shots fired incident was reported near Union Station in Kansas City.***

The Kansas City Chiefs are once again the Super Bowl champs! We’ll talk about coverage of the big win, what kept the viewers tuned in – on two networks and online – and which commercials scored with audiences. Also, Tucker Carlson’s trip to Moscow and why people say they’re turning down free newspaper subscriptions. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News. There is a chance that our use of NFL highlights could result in streaming platforms terminating our stream.

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07/02/2024

This week on Views of the News we’ll talk about a Boston Globe columnist who profiled a nurse with terminal cancer who sued to end her life. While reporting on the story, the columnist signed a document attesting to her mental clarity at the time of her request. Did he cross the line? Also, an investigation into prison labor from the Associated Press, how a tweet from the Children’s Television Workshop got America talking, and preparing for the Super Bowl. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

"Views of the News" preview:— A breach of ethics?— AP reports on hidden workforce.— Super Bowl LVIII.— Elmo's checking i...
06/02/2024

"Views of the News" preview:
— A breach of ethics?
— AP reports on hidden workforce.
— Super Bowl LVIII.
— Elmo's checking in.

Watch: Facebook livestream at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Listen: Over the air or online (kbia.org) at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

This week on Views of the News we’ll talk about a Boston Globe columnist who profiled a nurse with terminal cancer who sued to end her life. While reporting on the story, the columnist signed a document attesting to her mental clarity at the time of her request. Did he cross the line? Also, an inv...

31/01/2024

The Kansas City Chiefs are returning to the Super Bowl for the fourth time in the last five years, but it seems the bigger story is whether Taylor Swift will make it to Las Vegas from Tokyo. We’ll talk about the hype for the Big Game. Also, remembering former U.S. Senator and Missouri First Lady Jean Carnahan and Jon Stewart’s return to The Daily Show. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Monique Luisi and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News.

"Views of the News" preview:— Taylor Swift to the Super Bowl.— Jon Stewart's return.— Journalism on the brink.— Fighting...
30/01/2024

"Views of the News" preview:
— Taylor Swift to the Super Bowl.
— Jon Stewart's return.
— Journalism on the brink.
— Fighting burnout.
— Gershkovich's detention extended.

Watch: Facebook livestream at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Listen: Over the air or online (kbia.org) at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The Kansas City Chiefs are returning to the Super Bowl for the fourth time in the last five years, but it seems the big story is whether Taylor Swift will make it to Las Vegas from Tokyo. We’ll talk about the hype for the Big Game. Also, Jon Stewart’s return to the Daily Show and what’s being ...

24/01/2024

What’s next for Sports Illustrated? That’s the question after layoffs axed nearly the entire staff and management failed to pay a licensing fee to use the publication’s name. Is this the end for the publication? Also, movement in the creation of a federal shield law for journalists, covering the New Hampshire primaries, and why video captions matter. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Monique Luisi: Views of the News

"Views of the News" preview:— Sports Illustrated.— NFL and ESPN.— TV subtitles.— Stolen newspapers in Ouray County, Colo...
23/01/2024

"Views of the News" preview:
— Sports Illustrated.
— NFL and ESPN.
— TV subtitles.
— Stolen newspapers in Ouray County, Colorado.
— Election 2024.
— PRESS Act.

Watch: Facebook livestream at 11 a.m. Wednesday.

Listen: Over the air or online (kbia.org) at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

What’s next for Sports Illustrated? That’s the question after layoffs axed nearly the entire staff and management failed to pay a licensing fee to use the publication’s name. Is this the end for the publication? Also, movement in the creation of a federal shield law for journalists, covering t...

17/01/2024

Peacock and the NFL scored a touchdown, moving the AFC Wild Card game to the subscription-only streaming service Saturday night. Did we just witness a change in the NFL’s strategy going into the future? Also, the proposed changes to the Missouri Sunshine Law, local ownership takes over the Baltimore Sun, and Republican voters in Iowa make their choice. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News. KBIA 91.3 FM

"Views of the News" returns this week. Watch the livestream at 11 a.m. Wednesdays on Facebook or listen at 6:30 p.m. Wed...
16/01/2024

"Views of the News" returns this week. Watch the livestream at 11 a.m. Wednesdays on Facebook or listen at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays on KBIA-FM or online at kbia.org.

Peacock and the NFL scored a touchdown, moving the AFC Wild Card game to the subscription-only streaming service Saturday night. Did we just witness a change in the NFL’s strategy going into the future? Also, the propsed changes to the Missouri Sunshine Law, local ownership takes over the Baltimor...

Happy New Year from the Views of the News team! Amy, Earnest and Kathy are taking a few weeks off... while they do, take...
01/01/2024

Happy New Year from the Views of the News team! Amy, Earnest and Kathy are taking a few weeks off... while they do, take a listen to this special edition of our program, produced and hosted by Amy's University of Missouri Honors College students. This will also run in our timeslot on KBIA 91.3 FM Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. Join us for the first new episode on Wednesday, January 17.

Six students from the University of Missouri's Honors College participated in a 16-week tutorial under the direction of Missouri School of Journalism professor Amy Simons on media criticism during the Fall 2023 term. For their final project, the students produced and hosted their own special edition...

13/12/2023

Journalists around the globe remain under threat. This week, a journalist here in the U.S. is facing contempt charges if she doesn’t reveal sources from an investigation she did in 2017, and yet another Russian American journalist has drawn the ire of the Kremlin. We’ll talk about why. Also, 's return to X, formerly known as Twitter, ’s new streaming network, and what’s made Spotify's feature so popular. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News. KBIA 91.3 FM

Views of the News preview:— The return of Alex Jones on X.— Tucker Carlson's streaming service.— Sports Illustrated shak...
12/12/2023

Views of the News preview:
— The return of Alex Jones on X.
— Tucker Carlson's streaming service.
— Sports Illustrated shakeup.
— Journalists facing legal action.

Watch: Facebook livestream at 11 a.m. Wednesday.

Listen: Over the air or online (kbia.org) at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. .

Journalists around the globe remain under threat. This week, a journalist here in the U.S. is facing contempt charges if she doesn’t reveal sources from an investigation she did in 2017 and yet another Russian American journalist has drawn the ire of the Kremlin. We’ll talk about why. Also, Alex...

06/12/2023

Liz Cheney’s new book, Oath and Honor, has sparked conversation around several doomsday scenarios, should regain the presidency. We’ll break down the coverage and it’s timing ahead primary voting just weeks away. Also, remembering Henry Kissinger and Sandra Day O’Connor, why a professor claims she was fired for researching at Facebook and what’s next for the Marvel Universe. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News. KBIA 91.3 FM

Preview:— Doomsday scenarios take center stage.— Pushed out at Harvard.— Locked out of news conferences.— Remembering He...
05/12/2023

Preview:
— Doomsday scenarios take center stage.
— Pushed out at Harvard.
— Locked out of news conferences.
— Remembering Henry Kissinger and Sandra Day O’Connor.

Watch: Facebook livestream at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday.

Listen: Over the air or online (kbia.org) at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. .

Liz Cheney’s new book, Oath and Honor, has sparked conversation around several doomsday scenarios, should Donald Trump regain the presidency. We’ll break down the coverage and it’s timing ahead primary voting just weeks away. Also, remembering Henry Kissinger and Sandra Day O’Connor, why a H...

29/11/2023

As the nation remembers former First Lady , we look at her lasting legacy on journalism, journalists and how we report on mental health. Also, Sports Illustrated reacts to claims of use, how far is too far when visually reporting on , and the silencing of police scanners. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Jared Schroeder: Views of the News. KBIA 91.3 FM

08/11/2023

Join us as we bid Radio Friends with Paul Pepper a fond farewell. We’ll remember the team’s five decades on the mid-Missouri airwaves, 14 of which were right here on KBIA. Also, reporters in Alabama arrested for reporting on grand jury activity; CBS announces a new team to report on and a debate on whether sports should be allowed to bet on teams they cover. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News. KBIA 91.3 FM

Views of the News Preview: Farewell to "Radio Friends with Paul Pepper" and other topics.
08/11/2023

Views of the News Preview: Farewell to "Radio Friends with Paul Pepper" and other topics.

Join us as we bid Radio Friends with Paul Pepper a fond farewell. We’ll remember the team’s six decades on the mid-Missouri airwaves, 14 of which were right here on KBIA. Also, reporters in Alabama arrested for reporting on grand jury activity, CBS announces a new team to report on disinformatio...

01/11/2023

Should apologize? Sports radio hosts and commentators across the country are calling on ESPN to apologize for doctoring a three-year-old video interview done by another network and publishing it on their X, formerly known as Twitter. They said they didn’t mean to mislead, but did they go far enough in acknowledging their error? Also, ’s executive order regulating artificial intelligence, another U.S. journalist jailed in Russia, and the release of “Killers of the Flower Moon.” From Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Kathy Kiely: Views of the News. KBIA 91.3 FM

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