David Bauder
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David Bauder
@dbauder.bsky.social
Media writer at Associated Press. Proud pop to Sophie and Ben. Sometimes proud fan of Mets, Knicks and the ‘Cuse.
Press freedom advocates worry that raid on Washington Post journalist's home will chill reporting

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Press freedom advocates worry that raid on Washington Post journalist's home will chill reporting
Press freedom advocates are concerned this week's raid on a Washington Post journalist's home will deter reporting on government actions and silence whistleblowers.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Defense Department says military newspaper Stars and Stripes must eliminate 'woke distractions'

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Defense Department says military newspaper Stars and Stripes must eliminate 'woke distractions'
The Defense Department says it is revamping the military newspaper Stars and Stripes to focus on “reporting for our warfighters” and eliminate woke distractions.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:26 AM
My conversation with John Mellencamp, who's giving the people what they want.

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Minutes to Memories: John Mellencamp rolling out jukebox of his old hits
Minutes to Memories: John Mellencamp rolling out jukebox of his old hits
“There's nothing wrong with making people happy,” says singer John Mellencamp, and that's the guiding philosophy of the concert tour he's planning this summer.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:23 PM
My piece drawing comparisons between video that captured two seismic news events on Minneapolis streets, five years apart.

George Floyd and Renee Good: 5 years between Minneapolis videos, and confusion has increased

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George Floyd and Renee Good: 5 years between Minneapolis videos, and confusion has increased
Five years after video of George Floyd's killing on a Minneapolis street, video of another law enforcement action in the northern city is central to another American debate.
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January 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM
I don’t know the journalists’ sources for this info.
January 7, 2026 at 5:37 PM
An eventful first week in his job for CBS News' Tony Dokoupil, maybe not as intended

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An eventful first week in his job for CBS News' Tony Dokoupil, maybe not as intended
Nobody could accuse CBS News' Tony Dokoupil of participating in a soft launch. His first days as “CBS Evening News” anchor put more focus on that role than there has been in years.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:04 PM
A rare 'thank you' to the media from the Trump administration

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A rare 'thank you' to the media from the Trump administration
News organizations got a rare “thank you” from the Trump administration for not putting its military action in Venezuela in jeopardy by reporting on it before it happened.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:55 AM
One last piece to wrap up the year in journalism, and a salute to colleagues all over the world still doing strong, important work.
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A rough year for journalists in 2025, with a little hope for things to turn around
A rough year for journalists in 2025, with a little hope for things to turn around
By most measures, 2025 was a rough year for those who care about freedom of the press. It's likely to be the deadliest year on record for journalists and media workers across the world.
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December 31, 2025 at 2:59 PM
'60 Minutes' pulls story about Trump deportations from its lineup

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'60 Minutes' pulls story about Trump deportations from its lineup
Hours before airtime on Sunday, CBS News' “60 Minutes” held a planned story on President Donald Trump's deportation policy at the order of the network's new editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Enjoyed spending time with former MTV chief Tom Freston.

With new memoir, Tom Freston hopes to show young people there are multiple paths to success

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With new memoir, Tom Freston hopes to show young people there are multiple paths to success
Tom Freston could tell endless stories about the formative days of MTV and late nights with rock stars.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:53 PM
apnews.com/article/cbs-... appoints Tony Dokoupil as anchor of its flagship 'CBS Evening News' broadcast
CBS appoints Tony Dokoupil as anchor of its flagship 'CBS Evening News' broadcast
CBS says Tony Dokoupil will take over at the beginning of next year as anchor of its flagship “CBS Evening News” broadcast.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:41 AM
apnews.com/article/trum... York Times, after Trump post, says it won't be deterred from writing about his health
New York Times, after Trump post, says it won't be deterred from writing about his health
The New York Times and President Donald Trump are fighting again. The news outlet said Wednesday it won't be deterred by Trump's “false and inflammatory language” from writing about the 79-year-old pr...
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December 11, 2025 at 12:38 AM
apnews.com/article/cnn-... bid of parent company means limbo for CNN and some fellow cable networks
Takeover bid of parent company means limbo for CNN and some fellow cable networks
It's a tough time for CNN, which looks like it will be in management limbo for some time with Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid of its parent company, Warner Bros.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Reposted by David Bauder
President Donald Trump won't be getting his wish, at least not soon. ABC says that it has signed late-night comic Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract.
ABC signs Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract extension, months after temporary suspension
President Donald Trump won't be getting his wish, at least not soon. ABC says that it has signed late-night comic Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:30 AM
apnews.com/article/trum... line of attack: White House sets up a hall of shame for news outlets
Another line of attack: White House sets up a hall of shame for news outlets
President Donald Trump's White House has established a hall of shame for journalists it finds guilty of media bias as it looks for new avenues of attack against legacy news outlets.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The Pentagon's new press corps in action.
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Some friendly, some on-the-news questions at first briefing for new Pentagon press corps
Some friendly, some on-the-news questions at first briefing for new Pentagon press corps
The Pentagon press secretary has held her first briefing since most nonpartisan news outlets were replaced by friendly media representatives willing to accept new rules imposed by Defense Secretary Pe...
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December 2, 2025 at 11:47 PM
apnews.com/article/pent... that reach millions denied access to rare Pentagon news briefings this week
Outlets that reach millions denied access to rare Pentagon news briefings this week
It's not often Pentagon officials hold briefings for the press, but they are this week — although outlets that reach millions of news consumers have been denied access.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:47 AM
My piece on why young people think so little of journalists, and what might be done about it.
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A lost generation of news consumers? Survey shows how teenagers dislike the news media
A lost generation of news consumers? Survey shows how teenagers dislike the news media
You don't have to tell Cat Murphy or Lily Ogburn about the attitudes of young people toward journalists.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Quick trip to DC for AP’s important court fight.

AP and Trump administration argue access case before federal appeals court; no ruling yet

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AP and Trump administration argue access case before federal appeals court; no ruling yet
The Associated Press and the Trump administration renewed their argument over a president’s ability to limit media access to journalists he disagrees with.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Some notable work yesterday by ABC News' Mary Bruce.
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Trump attacks ABC reporter after question about killing of Saudi journalist Khashoggi
Trump attacks ABC reporter after question about killing of Saudi journalist Khashoggi
President Donald Trump denounced ABC News chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce as a “terrible reporter” and threatened the network's license to broadcast after she asked three sharp questions in...
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November 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
apnews.com/article/mamd... conservative media, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani quickly becomes attack target
For conservative media, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani quickly becomes attack target
New York City's mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, has quickly become a target of conservative media figures.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:51 PM
apnews.com/article/trum... chummy is too chummy? Epstein emails shine light on relationships between journalists, sources
How chummy is too chummy? Epstein emails shine light on relationships between journalists, sources
The emails to and from Jeffrey Epstein that were released this week shine a light on the relationship between reporters and their sources — and that light isn't always flattering.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
apnews.com/article/msnb... name is being replaced, but its leaders insist that its mission will remain the same
MSNBC's name is being replaced, but its leaders insist that its mission will remain the same
MSNBC enters the hall of retired corporate names this weekend, with the network formally switching over to MS NOW. It's all part of the corporate divorce from NBC News.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM
apnews.com/article/bbc-... Trump-dominated media world, editing video takes on new significance — as BBC uproar shows
In Trump-dominated media world, editing video takes on new significance — as BBC uproar shows
The job of videotape editors was once one of the least-noticed in the media world. Not anymore. The seemingly mundane task of editing interviews or speeches for broadcast was at the center of this wee...
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November 11, 2025 at 9:41 PM
apnews.com/article/trum... of a news story: '60 Minutes' invites audience into the editing process with Trump interview
Anatomy of a news story: '60 Minutes' invites audience into the editing process with Trump interview
CBS News' "60 Minutes" gave its audience a rare opportunity by releasing a full, unedited video and transcript of its interview with President Donald Trump.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM