Scolds Young Journalists... Doesn't Understand Journalism. HD

Columnist Michael Wolff thinks journalists should be stenographers for people in power. Ana Kasparian and Michael Shure, hosts of The Young Turks, break it down. Tell us what you think in the comment section below. http://tytnetwork.com/join "Columnist Michael Wolff is being roundly mocked on Twitter for asserting that journalists covering Trump should be simply “stenographers” who relay what he says to the inquiring public and nothing more. In an interview with the Digiday podcast published Tuesday evening, Wolff decried the move of some media outlets to resist “normalizing” Trump. This usually takes the form of writers providing context about how atypical and unprecedented so much of Trump’s campaign and transition has been. Wolff condemned that tack as “formally saying we are biased and want to be biased, we are judge and jury.” “For the moment, the proper response is to stand back, neither approve and disapprove, and wait and see,” he said. But Wolff’s comments that are drawing the biggest backlash Wednesday are the ones in which he insists that a “very significant piece of journalism” is to transcribe what people in power say, without providing context or analysis.”* Read more here: http://www.mediaite.com/online/michael-wolff-says-journalists-covering-trump-should-just-transcribe-what-he-says/ Hosts: Ana Kasparian, Michael Shure Cast: Ana Kasparian, Michael Shure *** The Largest Online News Show in the World. Hosted by Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian. LIVE STREAMING weekdays 6-8pm ET. http://www.tytnetwork.com/live Young Turk (n), 1. Young progressive or insurgent member of an institution, movement, or political party. 2. Young person who rebels against authority or societal expectations. (American Heritage Dictionary) Download audio and video of the full two hour show on-demand + the members-only post game show by becoming a member at http://www.tytnetwork.com/join/. Your membership supports the day to day operations and is vital for our continued success and growth. Get The Young Turks Mobile App Today! Download the iOS version here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-young-turks/id412793195?ls=1&mt=8 Download the Android version here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tyt