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Take Two

How and why the media can get a breaking news events wrong

By Take Two Staff
Published Apr 18, 2013
A Boston police officer clears Boylston Street following the explosions.

Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.

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How and why the media can get a breaking news events wrong

When there's a big news event like the Boston marathon blast, how exactly is the media supposed to report quickly, yet maintain accuracy. We’ll speak to Al Tompkins of the Poynter Institute.