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Fact TankAugust 6, 2015

Jon Stewart is stepping down as host of The Daily Show after 16 years. During that time, the show has served not only as a source of media criticism, but also as a source of news in its own right. As Stewart’s tenure comes to an end, here are some key facts about how his program has made its imprint on journalism.

Minorities Especially Underrepresented at Low-Circulation Newspapers

Fact TankAugust 4, 2015

Minorities are still underrepresented at U.S. news organizations, especially when it comes to the places that would-be journalists traditionally try to break into the business: smaller local TV and newspaper outlets.

Fact TankJune 25, 2015

Circa is the latest casualty of a fragile digital news scene that is by no means immune to the risks facing startups in general.

Media & NewsJune 1, 2015

Compared with the previous two generations, Millennials are less familiar with many news sources we asked about. Here are 5 facts about Millennials' news habits.

Pew Research CenterApril 29, 2015

As the U.S. news industry faces a new mobile reality, how is it faring? From broadcast to print to ethnic media and more, this year’s annual report takes stock.

Blacks in Macon and Hispanics in Denver More Likely than Whites to Follow and Discuss Local Crime

Fact TankMarch 13, 2015

Crime consistently ranks as one of the most followed and discussed topics by the public, and it receives more attention in local news media than almost any other subject. A recent Pew Research Center report reinforces these findings but also suggests that certain groups of residents pay closer attention to local crime than others in […]

Pew Research CenterMarch 5, 2015

How various demographic groups in Denver, Macon and Sioux City interact with local news.

Fact TankFebruary 5, 2015

As journalism becomes an increasingly digital practice, the data and communications of investigative journalists have become vulnerable to hackers, government surveillance and legal threats. But what are these vulnerabilities – and what steps have investigative journalists taken to protect themselves?

Fact TankDecember 10, 2014

The data suggest that the New Republic have a tough road ahead, with single-copy newsstand sales falling in 2013 and 2014.

CNN cable news TV audience falls, digital audience grows

Fact TankOctober 9, 2014

In terms of TV viewership, cable news peaked as a medium around the 2008 presidential election and, while showing impressive potential in digital, the business model is uncertain.

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