Cape Fear Byline: To disguise hatred, confusion, and ignorance as journalism. 8-23-23

23/08/2023 23 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this edition of Cape Fear Byline: A local news outlet releases controversial article, local journalist and news director at CCN Jefferson Weaver under scrutiny, We speak with Whiteville City Schools superintendent Jonathan Williams regarding the cancelation of a dance event after backlash, and the questions regarding the true motive for the event's cancellation, and Alisha Love, the event’s organizer.

*Correction: CCN is owned solely by Jeff Allen Jones, WTXY is owned by Jeff Allen Jones and Glasgow Hicks.

*The original title of this podcast episode was "To disguise hatred, confusion, and stupidity as journalism." Which was the same as the corresponding editorial, as the editorial still has the same title, NHPCM has changed the podcast title to better represent the wider discussion the podcast talks about, and not to use it as a direct insult to a specific person.