In a couple of recent posts, I've delved into the nitty-gritty of religion news writing.
In one post, I focused on the specific language used in a USA Today story on Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee:
In another post, I tackled the subject of scare quotes — a term that is familiar to regular Get Religion readers:
On this week's episode of "Crossroads," the GetReligion podcast, host Todd Wilken and I discuss both those posts. Click here to tune in:
Besides addressing those posts, my interview with Wilken turns into a conversation about another recent post — this one on the use of the adjective "controversial" in journalism:
Trust me, it's fascinating stuff.
As always, the smooth, relaxing Oklahoma accent is free.