“Muckraker” is a name given to progressive journalists and writers in the early 20th century. The term is still sometimes used today to refer to investigative journalists.
The early 20th century muckrakers were not, of course, the first journalists ever …
“Samizdat” was a form of underground press commonly available in eastern European countries with state-owned media sources.
Samizdat typically is a grassroots way to distribute censored content to citizens who otherwise would not have access to this material.
It can …
A “press gaggle” is an informal briefing by the White House press secretary that, unlike a backgrounder, is on the record. However, video recording is not allowed.
It can occur anywhere, such as on Air Force One, but it …
A “gotcha question” is one posed by a reporter in an effort to trick a politician into looking stupid or saying something damaging.
New York magazine: “When it does happen, they are often quick to blame their boneheaded remarks …