Objectivity in Political Coverage

With the never-ending flood of political news, reporters everywhere are grappling with a long-standing journalistic principle: objectivity. Politicians are spreading misinformation, audiences are rewarding partisan coverage and leaders are attacking the free press. In the face of all this chaos, how can journalists still get to the balanced truth of a story? National and Chicago-based political reporters Amy Walter, Haley BeMiller and Tahman Bradley join hosts Carol Marin and Lisa Parker to discuss all things objectivity: how it's challenging, how it's changing and how reporters should chase it. Produced by Sabrina Castle, music by Lucas Weisman. "So You Want to be a Reporter" is made possible by DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence.