Around-the-Clock News Cycle a Double-Edged Sword

Excerpts from an interview with former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright focus on the impact of the 24-hour news cycle on foreign policy making. Albright called attention to both positive & negative effects of around-the-clock news, maintaining that the press plays a significant role in b...

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Published in:Harvard international journal of press/politics 2001-01, Vol.6 (1), p.105-105
Main Author: Albright, Madeleine K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Foreign Policy
Journalism
Mass Media Effects
News Media
Policy Making
United States of America
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Summary:Excerpts from an interview with former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright focus on the impact of the 24-hour news cycle on foreign policy making. Albright called attention to both positive & negative effects of around-the-clock news, maintaining that the press plays a significant role in both policy formation & political change. It was noted that reporters covering the State Dept tend to be oriented toward foreign policy, while the White House press is generally focused on political issues. Albright spoke about her marriage to a journalist, her respect for the press, the high level of knowledge among reporters who travel with her, & times when she has been frustrated & saddened by misleading news reports. Other issues discussed include differences between the US media & the press in foreign countries; the impact of misinterpreted quotes or the omission of important words; stories that are totally untrue; & the effect of media scrutiny of her personal life on herself & her children. J. Lindroth
ISSN:1081-180X
DOI:10.1177/108118001129172026