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When you look at many of the big problems in the world, you see that there are people working on solutions. That’s a major part of the positive side of the story of humanity. But in journalism, you generally wouldn’t know that. Most controversies are presented simply as two sides disagreeing. In fact there is now, pathetically, a term for the rare times that news organizations actually consider solutions as part of their coverage.

This issue plays out in all sorts of stories, including one in recent days involving gender in boxing and Olympic sports in general. Today, Josh shows how journalists miss the story when they ignore solutions.

Also, an entirely different way to look at the controversy surrounding the term “pregnant people.” Josh explains why, in certain contexts, he has been careful to use the term “Black” instead of “African-American,” and why the media need to think carefully about terms they use for any group.

Plus, employees inside one of the world’s leading news organizations come together to call out antisemitism. Josh shares the awful response from the head of the agency and what it says about any employer in any industry. There’s a basic rule that should be seen as part of Journalism 101 and Management 101. 

And the host of a cable news show addresses exactly what Josh has been talking about, and even calls out his own network.

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