Ebola in Liberia, Outbreak Narratives, and Covering Israel-Palestine
Friday, October 10, 2014
A Liberian journalist on covering a deadly epidemic, how Hollywood influences our understanding of Ebola, and a debate between two journalists about the press and Israel-Palestine.
A Liberian Journalist on Ebola
Liberian journalist and editor Rodney Sieh on covering the story that could cost you your life.
Covering an Epidemic
A Washington Post health reporter recounts his recent reporting trip to Liberia.
"Ebola: What It Is"
Inspired by CNN's chyron "Ebola: The ISIS of Biological Agents?" photographer and novelist Teju Cole wrote about what else cable news thinks Ebola might be.
Two Journalists Debate Coverage of Israel-Palestine
Ethan Bronner and Matti Friedman, two journalists who've devoted their careers to reporting on Israel and Palestine, discuss how the international press treats this thorny story.
Regretting the Error
Last week, frequent OTM guest Craig Silverman characterized a video incorrectly while talking with Brooke.