Who Owns The News?
Who actually owns the news? Unfortunately, but not unsurprisingly, many mainstream journalists believe that they do and therein lies much mischief.
Stephen Green says a case in point is Wall Street Journal Editor-in-Chief Emma Tucker, who told a WEF Davos Retreat audience, “Not that long ago we owned the news, we were the gatekeepers and we owned the facts, as well.” She emphasized that if it appeared in the Wall Street Journal or The New York Times, it was a fact.
Says Bill Whittle, “I think the most interesting thing about this is the sheer hubris to say we use to own the facts, just the sheer, unadulterated arrogance of that.” Green and Whittle are joined by “Right Angle” colleague Scott Ott to share their thoughts.
