Media stories spotlighting people with controversial viewpoints are prompting audiences to respond. They’re questioning, critiquing, and criticizing. Our first guest is an investigative reporter who put together this week’s story on Proud Boys in Wisconsin. We discuss editorial decisions over months of reporting. Then a media law and ethics expert breaks down the ethical considerations and obligations of reporting.
What is the obligation of a free press? Does it depend on the circumstances? What question do you have about the decisions news leaders make as they report on contentious topics? Email ideas@wpr.org, tweet us @wprmornings or post on the Ideas Network Facebook page.