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Skeptical of “Brussels Sprouts Journalism”? But its Good For You

As David Carr pointed out, the strengths of  “Brussels Sprouts Journalism” include its concentrated power working in one direction. The Texas Tribune did not cover the Fort Hood story, because while it was breaking news, and they were so close, … Continue reading

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Hurricane Katrina: When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts

When it comes to New Orleans many people envision Jazz players, dancing in the streets and of course Mardi Gras. The history of New Orleans would not be complete without those threads woven into that city. However on August 28, … Continue reading

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Mom was right brussel sprouts are good for you

One of the strengths of the good-for-you, brussel sprouts journalism is it’s ability to shift the attention of readers from gossip news to news that has a direct impact on them and their community.  This type of journalism shifts the … Continue reading

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Brussels Sprouts for New Journalism

David Carr’s article creatively discusses a new platform for reporting and journalistic media under the format created to be brussels sprouts journalism. This form of journalism involves the “shaving off” of certain aspects of the news, and only keeping what … Continue reading

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“News Erupts, and So Does a Web Debut”

The “good-for-you, brussels sprouts journalism” that is expressed in the story refers to journalism that is probably not the most attractive or flashy, but is “good for you.” Specifically, stories dealing with education financing, lobbying, bureaucratic priorities, civics and state … Continue reading

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“The Media Equation: News Erupts, and So Does a Web Debut”

In David Carr’s Article “The Media Equation: News Erupts, and So Does a Web Debut,” he talks about this new concept of “good-for-you, brussel sprouts journalism,” which is being tried out with the Texas Tribune in that it only covers … Continue reading

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Brussels Sprouts Journalism

“Brussels sprouts journalism” seeks to inform the public about public policy and the inner workings of the state  government. Some examples provided in the article include education financing and bureaucratic priorities. A major strength to this type of niche media … Continue reading

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Good for you Brusselsprouts Journalism

In his article, “News Erupts, and So Does a Web Debut,” David Carr looks critically at niche media like The Texas Tribune.  While niche media’s strength resides in its specialization, in its appeal to a highly specific audience for a … Continue reading

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Brussel Sprouts and Reporting Horsepower: Accolades for a ‘Healthier’ Brand of Journalism

In a time when many newspapers are being forced to fold or retreat to the web, and reporters and newsrooms are being cut at even the best known papers, the proliferation of niche media services is not an altogether surprising … Continue reading

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The Media Equation

The phrase “good-for-you, brussels sprouts journalism,” indicates that even though it may not be the juiciest or most interesting news, the Texas Tribune’s job is to provide coverage of politics and policy of the Texas state government. The strength of … Continue reading

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Media Analysis: A Web Debut

“Good-for-you, brussel sprouts journalism” has a fairly idealistic mission – to educate the public on the workings of the state government. This drive encourages private donors to fund The Texas Tribune. Government officials are more wary of the watchdog function … Continue reading

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Brussels sprouts journalism

The strength of “brussels sprouts journalism” is that it covers important topics of public policy and politics, things that are always relevant and that affect the public every day and in many ways. There is usually always something to write … Continue reading

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“Good-for-you, Brussels Sprouts Journalism”

In this New York Times article, David Carr discusses the “gap in reporting,” or niche media sources that do not cover explosive, breaking news stories like the Fort Hood shooting.  One of the strengths of this kind of journalism is … Continue reading

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New York Times Article

I think David Carr is pretty balanced in his article. Niche media outlets have limited resources and they cover the news for specific demographic. Not paying attention to Fort Hood incident was a good example to show that priorities of … Continue reading

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Brussels Sprouts Media?

I believe the most important strength of “brussels sprouts” media is that it is an outlet that is way less dependent upon other media sources. In fact, it is a sort of anti-media outlet, and so when one major news … Continue reading

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When the Levees Broke

In Spike Lee’s documentary When the Levees Broke, Lee depicts a story of the ultimate devastation that Hurricane Katrina caused to all of its victims in New Orleans. Through the lens of the camera, the director is trying to make … Continue reading

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When the Levees Broke

Act III, “When the Levees Broke,” by Spike Lee, aims to convey the aftermath of hurricane katrina.  It gives accounts of the U.S. government’s response as well as that in the media and the devestation experienced by New Orleans residence. … Continue reading

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When the Levees Broke

A constant ominous theme underlies the entire documentary. Spike Lee opened Act III with the boisterous and rowdy jazz of the Hot 8 Brass Band, to give the viewers a taste of the culture of New Orleans. The band played … Continue reading

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Spike Lee’s When the Levees Broke

Surrounding the great disaster of Hurricane Katrina was an even greater upheaval of false accusations and untimely reports. One measly excuse for such behavior by journalists, reporters, and maybe even the government, was the severity of the hurricane and the entirely devastating effect … Continue reading

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“The Roots Run Deep Here”

The Analysis of Spike Lee’s When the Levees Broke          Although we were unable to hear Spike Lee’s commentary directly through the film, the development of the piece reveals his point-of-view and how he interprets the ‘resulting views’ of this … Continue reading

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