To the Point

Is Trump's campaign threatening journalistic integrity?

Hosted by Warren Olney Aug. 18, 2016 National

Donald Trump's presidential campaign is like no other in recent history. His demonstrable lies pose a special challenge to the rules of political coverage. But is "fair and balanced" already a thing of the past?

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Credits

Host:
Warren Olney

Producers:
Andrea Brody, Paul von Zielbauer, Evan George