On the brand-new “Beat the Press with Emily Rooney,” we examine the aftermath of the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Click here or on the image to watch.
What pressures did the press experience in covering the story under frightening, confusing conditions? Why did conspiracy theories about the shooting spread so quickly? And does The New York Times’ print deadline have to be quite so early given that other papers — including The Washington Post and The Boston Globe — managed to get the story on page one?
We also take a look at the hypocrisy at the heart of a rumored affair involving Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and Athletic reporter (make that former reporter) Dianne Russini as well as an attempt by Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey to restrict teenagers’ access to social media. Plus our Rants & Raves.
Emily is joined by Contrarian Boston editor Scott Van Voorhis, Lylah Alphone of The Boston Globe and me, with expert production by Tonia Magras.