First hour: Debating the use of anonymous sources
Second hour: The Reshaping Rochester Series looks to Detroit for inspiration
How much should journalists rely on anonymous sources? Every organization treats this issue with its own standards. There is not a single rule or guideline. Some newsrooms are weighing whether to scrap reporting if no sources will go on the record. Others, like the New York Times, run entire stories based on conversations with anonymous sources -- for example, the recent controversial piece about Trump's selection for Energy Secretary, Rick Perry. In the age of Trump, there might be more temptation to use anonymous sources, as reporters try to peel back what's going on in Washington. What should the standards be? Our guests:
- Gary Craig, reporter for the Democrat & Chronicle
- Nilan Lovelace, reporter for Open Mic Rochester
- Melissa Balmain, English instructor at the University of Rochester, and a working journalist for nearly 30 years
The Reshaping Rochester Series looks to an unlikely source for inspiration: Detroit. Maurice Cox, a respected veteran in community design and the former mayor of Charlottesville, VA, will share his vision for rebuilding Detroit during the series' next presentation. His plans include innovative land use, building renovation, and new construction. We'll preview the event by linking those ideas to what might happen in Rochester. Our guests:
- Howard Decker, board member for the Community Design Center of Rochester
- Zina Lagonegro, director of planning and zoning for the City of Rochester
