At the helm of the top media outlets in the nation are all men. The Washington Post's Media Columnist Margaret Sullivan explains the conditions facing women in news, and ways to close the gender gap in newsroom mastheads.
"I think there are more women in powerful positions in media than there ever have been before," says Sullivan. "The problem is at the very, very top of those very powerful news organizations it's pretty rare for a woman to have broken through."
Men wrote 52 percent of bylined news articles and opinion pieces about reproductive issues in the nation’s 12 most widely circulated newspapers and news wires. Meanwhile, women penned 37 percent, according to the 2017 Women's Media Center Report. Men won 84 percent of a century’s worth of Pulitzer Prizes, while women won only 16 percent according to Women's Media Center.
On how the #MeToo movement has impacted newsrooms, Sullivan says, "to say this whole thing gone too far is really misguided." She goes on to say, "I think what's really going to rule the day is that this major reckoning we're having in our society and how extremely important it is and how it was brought about by courageous journalists and courageous women."
Fake news on Twitter travels six times faster than real news and reaches far more users according to a study released by researchers at MIT. Can fake news be stopped?
Levar Burton is known for his role on "Star Trek," but later moved on to the extremely popular "Reading Rainbow." He's since started his own brand and helps kids learn through books, videos and "field trips" that introduce children to the world.
A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) estimates that the number of walkers killed on roadways hit a 33-year high in 2017, even as all other kinds of traffic deaths decreased. Curbed Urbanism Editor Alissa Walker sits down with Alyssa Julya Smith to talk about what this means and what cities can do to help bring those numbers down.
Artist Sophie Simmons is out with a new single "Black Mirror." She explains what inspired her to write this song, and dishes on the music streaming space.
"The Oath" explores the underbelly of a cop family and sheds light on corrupt and secret societies within those circles. Cory Hardrict and Arlen Escarpeta sit down with Alyssa Julya Smith in Los Angeles to talk about the new series and what fans can expect.
Ben Lawson of ABC's "Designated Survivor" joins the cast of Netflix's hit teen drama. He says the second season focuses on gender roles and masculinity.
One NYC restaurant is celebrating National Meatball Day with a decadent new dish. Davio's Manhattan's chef and owner, Steve DiFillippo, joins Cheddar to tell us all about his latest creation.
Ben Lawson is known for his role on ABC's "Designated Survivor." He’s currently filming the new season of the wildly popular “13 Reasons Why” on Netflix as a new, pivotal character.
Your Future Home: Housing trends and tips with Quicken Loans. On Between Bells: North Korea, Stormy Daniels, and #NationalMeatballDay. With Esquire and Scientific American.
After a high-profile divorce, celebrity chef Gina Neely is heading to Rome to look for love. She joins Cheddar to discuss her experience on Bravo's "To Rome for Love."
