Quote by Carl Bernstein, In Guardian, (Lo

The greatest felony in the news business today is to be behind, or to miss a big story. So speed and quantity substitute for thoroughness and quality, for accuracy and context.


The greatest felony in the news business today is to be behi

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In today's news industry, the most significant offense is falling behind or failing to cover a major story. Consequently, the emphasis is often on being the fastest and producing a high volume of news, rather than focusing on delivering comprehensive and high-quality reporting. This leads to a trade-off where speed and quantity often take precedence over thoroughness, accuracy, and providing crucial context to the audience.

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By Carl Bernstein, In Guardian, (Lo
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