David Bauder

This just in from The New York Times: Its first 2-player game, and an evolving business model There's a lot more to The New York Times than its news stories, and that's by design. The success of ancillary products on its website — Games, the Wirecutter product recommendations, mounds of recipe...

Game on at The New York Times. My piece on how its ancillary products have fueled an expansion in its journalismt.
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This just in from The New York Times: Its first 2-player game, and an evolving business model

Press freedom advocates worry that raid on Washington Post journalist's home will chill reporting Press freedom advocates are concerned this week's raid on a Washington Post journalist's home will deter reporting on government actions and silence whistleblowers.

Press freedom advocates worry that raid on Washington Post journalist's home will chill reporting

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Defense Department says military newspaper Stars and Stripes must eliminate 'woke distractions' The Defense Department says it is revamping the military newspaper Stars and Stripes to focus on “reporting for our warfighters” and eliminate woke distractions.

Defense Department says military newspaper Stars and Stripes must eliminate 'woke distractions'

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Minutes to Memories: John Mellencamp rolling out jukebox of his old hits “There's nothing wrong with making people happy,” says singer John Mellencamp, and that's the guiding philosophy of the concert tour he's planning this summer.

My conversation with John Mellencamp, who's giving the people what they want.

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Minutes to Memories: John Mellencamp rolling out jukebox of his old hits

George Floyd and Renee Good: 5 years between Minneapolis videos, and confusion has increased Five years after video of George Floyd's killing on a Minneapolis street, video of another law enforcement action in the northern city is central to another American debate.

My piece drawing comparisons between video that captured two seismic news events on Minneapolis streets, five years apart.

George Floyd and Renee Good: 5 years between Minneapolis videos, and confusion has increased

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An eventful first week in his job for CBS News' Tony Dokoupil, maybe not as intended Nobody could accuse CBS News' Tony Dokoupil of participating in a soft launch. His first days as “CBS Evening News” anchor put more focus on that role than there has been in years.

An eventful first week in his job for CBS News' Tony Dokoupil, maybe not as intended

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A rare 'thank you' to the media from the Trump administration News organizations got a rare “thank you” from the Trump administration for not putting its military action in Venezuela in jeopardy by reporting on it before it happened.

A rare 'thank you' to the media from the Trump administration

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A rough year for journalists in 2025, with a little hope for things to turn around By most measures, 2025 was a rough year for those who care about freedom of the press. It's likely to be the deadliest year on record for journalists and media workers across the world.

One last piece to wrap up the year in journalism, and a salute to colleagues all over the world still doing strong, important work.
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A rough year for journalists in 2025, with a little hope for things to turn around

'60 Minutes' pulls story about Trump deportations from its lineup Hours before airtime on Sunday, CBS News' “60 Minutes” held a planned story on President Donald Trump's deportation policy at the order of the network's new editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss.

'60 Minutes' pulls story about Trump deportations from its lineup

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With new memoir, Tom Freston hopes to show young people there are multiple paths to success Tom Freston could tell endless stories about the formative days of MTV and late nights with rock stars.

Enjoyed spending time with former MTV chief Tom Freston.

With new memoir, Tom Freston hopes to show young people there are multiple paths to success

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CBS appoints Tony Dokoupil as anchor of its flagship 'CBS Evening News' broadcast CBS says Tony Dokoupil will take over at the beginning of next year as anchor of its flagship “CBS Evening News” broadcast.

apnews.com/article/cbs-... appoints Tony Dokoupil as anchor of its flagship 'CBS Evening News' broadcast

New York Times, after Trump post, says it won't be deterred from writing about his health The New York Times and President Donald Trump are fighting again. The news outlet said Wednesday it won't be deterred by Trump's “false and inflammatory language” from writing about the 79-year-old pr...

apnews.com/article/trum... York Times, after Trump post, says it won't be deterred from writing about his health

Takeover bid of parent company means limbo for CNN and some fellow cable networks It's a tough time for CNN, which looks like it will be in management limbo for some time with Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid of its parent company, Warner Bros.

apnews.com/article/cnn-... bid of parent company means limbo for CNN and some fellow cable networks

ABC signs Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract extension, months after temporary suspension President Donald Trump won't be getting his wish, at least not soon. ABC says that it has signed late-night comic Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract.

President Donald Trump won't be getting his wish, at least not soon. ABC says that it has signed late-night comic Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract.

Another line of attack: White House sets up a hall of shame for news outlets President Donald Trump's White House has established a hall of shame for journalists it finds guilty of media bias as it looks for new avenues of attack against legacy news outlets.

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Some friendly, some on-the-news questions at first briefing for new Pentagon press corps The Pentagon press secretary has held her first briefing since most nonpartisan news outlets were replaced by friendly media representatives willing to accept new rules imposed by Defense Secretary Pe...

The Pentagon's new press corps in action.
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Some friendly, some on-the-news questions at first briefing for new Pentagon press corps

Outlets that reach millions denied access to rare Pentagon news briefings this week It's not often Pentagon officials hold briefings for the press, but they are this week — although outlets that reach millions of news consumers have been denied access.

apnews.com/article/pent... that reach millions denied access to rare Pentagon news briefings this week

A lost generation of news consumers? Survey shows how teenagers dislike the news media You don't have to tell Cat Murphy or Lily Ogburn about the attitudes of young people toward journalists.

My piece on why young people think so little of journalists, and what might be done about it.
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A lost generation of news consumers? Survey shows how teenagers dislike the news media

AP and Trump administration argue access case before federal appeals court; no ruling yet The Associated Press and the Trump administration renewed their argument over a president’s ability to limit media access to journalists he disagrees with.

Quick trip to DC for AP’s important court fight.

AP and Trump administration argue access case before federal appeals court; no ruling yet

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Trump attacks ABC reporter after question about killing of Saudi journalist Khashoggi President Donald Trump denounced ABC News chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce as a “terrible reporter” and threatened the network's license to broadcast after she asked three sharp questions in...

Some notable work yesterday by ABC News' Mary Bruce.
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Trump attacks ABC reporter after question about killing of Saudi journalist Khashoggi

For conservative media, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani quickly becomes attack target New York City's mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, has quickly become a target of conservative media figures.

apnews.com/article/mamd... conservative media, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani quickly becomes attack target

How chummy is too chummy? Epstein emails shine light on relationships between journalists, sources The emails to and from Jeffrey Epstein that were released this week shine a light on the relationship between reporters and their sources — and that light isn't always flattering.

apnews.com/article/trum... chummy is too chummy? Epstein emails shine light on relationships between journalists, sources

MSNBC's name is being replaced, but its leaders insist that its mission will remain the same MSNBC enters the hall of retired corporate names this weekend, with the network formally switching over to MS NOW. It's all part of the corporate divorce from NBC News.

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In Trump-dominated media world, editing video takes on new significance — as BBC uproar shows The job of videotape editors was once one of the least-noticed in the media world. Not anymore. The seemingly mundane task of editing interviews or speeches for broadcast was at the center of this wee...

apnews.com/article/bbc-... Trump-dominated media world, editing video takes on new significance — as BBC uproar shows

Anatomy of a news story: '60 Minutes' invites audience into the editing process with Trump interview CBS News' "60 Minutes" gave its audience a rare opportunity by releasing a full, unedited video and transcript of its interview with President Donald Trump.

apnews.com/article/trum... of a news story: '60 Minutes' invites audience into the editing process with Trump interview

East Wing ballroom donations by corporate owners create awkward moments for news outlets President Donald Trump's razing of the White House's East Wing to build a ballroom has meant for some awkward moments for news outlets.

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President Trump returns to '60 Minutes' for first time after settling lawsuit against newsmagazine President Donald Trump is returning to “60 Minutes” for an interview for the first time after settling a lawsuit this summer over the newsmagazine's interview with rival Kamala Harris.

President Trump returns to '60 Minutes' for first time after settling lawsuit against newsmagazine

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Watch those texts! Smartphones emerging as a new way for public figures to get into hot water Some public figures carry threats to their livelihood in the palms of their hands. In recent weeks, the Democratic candidate for Virginia attorney general, a group of aspiring Republican leaders and o...

A fertile ground for reporters....
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Watch those texts! Smartphones emerging as a new way for public figures to get into hot water

After others departed, Pentagon announces 'new' press corps filled with conservative news outlets The Pentagon says a “new press corps” of 60 journalists who had agreed to follow a new media policy will be welcomed into the building to cover the U.S. military.

apnews.com/article/pent... others departed, Pentagon announces 'new' press corps filled with conservative news outlets