The Media Beat with David Tereshchuk

The Media Beat with David Tereshchuk

by David Tereshchuk
CUBA CRAZINESS - September 18, 2026
Donald Trump and Marco Rubio share some delusional notions about Cuba. Trump's map of the Americas covered by the Stars and Stripes says it all. THE MEDIA BEAT’s public radio podcast this week fact-checks Rubio’s State Department report on Cuba’s ‘danger’ to the US. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for THE MEDIA BEAT, a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's latest columns.
9/11: STILL NO JUSTICE - September 4, 2026
Ahead of next week’s 25th commemoration for the 9/11 attacks, we have news of an eventual trial-date for the alleged perpetrators. Given so much prejudicial media coverage, can we realistically expect that American ideal - a fair and just trial? THE MEDIA BEAT’s public radio podcast considers the whole lengthy process. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for THE MEDIA BEAT, a digest of all things newsworthy. Visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's latest column: "Can We Report Justice, 25 Years After 9/11?"
JUDGING GENOCIDE - August 28, 2026
Amid great global controversy over what exactly is genocide, one international jurist stands out. THE MEDIA BEAT’s public radio podcast this week examines a rare interview with Judge Howard Morrison. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for THE MEDIA BEAT, a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's latest columns.
MILITARY MEDIA’S EXPOSÉ - August 21, 2026
War against Iran has kept aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln out at sea for too long, damaging military morale. THE MEDIA BEAT’s public radio podcast explores the role of armed services' popular media in exposing the lack of war-readiness. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for THE MEDIA BEAT, a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's latest columns.
"TIMES" DIGS & REFLECTS - August 14, 2026
Deep reporting brought us the full story of Washington’s Reflecting Pool debacle. THE MEDIA BEAT’s public radio podcast reviews the investigative journalism involved in exposing the entire sorry mess. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for THE MEDIA BEAT, a digest of all things newsworthy. Visit TheMediaBeat.com to dive deeper into the full story behind the Reflecting Pool fiasco in David's latest column.
MAINE DEMS PUSH - July 31, 2026
Maine is key to the Democrats’ hope of winning back the US Senate. THE MEDIA BEAT reports from the Pine Tree State on its new battle: a fresh Democratic candidate pitted against the GOP’s long-established Senator Collins. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for THE MEDIA BEAT, a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's latest column.
ARGENTINA'S LOSS - July 24, 2026
As the World Cup dust settles and the media circus moves on, Argentina focuses afresh on politics as usual: mid-term elections for Congress ... and the next Presidential election. THE MEDIA BEAT reports on current and historical Argentine issues—including the axis between Buenos Aires and Washington. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for THE MEDIA BEAT, a digest of all things newsworthy. Visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's latest column: 'Dispatch from a Defeated Nation - Reporting more than Football.'
A HEROINE FOR 250th - July 3, 2026
The National Museum of American History’s exhibit for our country’s semi-quincentennial does not include one vital female figure. THE MEDIA BEAT this week remedies the omission with the story of ETHEL PAYNE, campaigning journalist extraordinaire. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for THE MEDIA BEAT, a digest of all things newsworthy. Dive deeper into ETHEL PAYNE's story in David's latest column, available now at TheMediaBeat.com.
MAINE FIGHT - June 26, 2026
Maine is now ground zero in a grim and grimy battle for the US Senate. THE MEDIA BEAT this week has a ringside seat for the Pine Tree State’s ruckus over blue-collar credibility. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for THE MEDIA BEAT, a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's latest column.
FAVORITE PRESIDENT - June 5, 2026
A still remarkably popular ex-President is soon to open a community and political center in his name. Will he, can he, take effective political action to reverse Trump’s power grabs? THE MEDIA BEAT’s public radio podcast (as well the regular column) examines what’s coming to light as a realistic plan for the Mid-terms. Subscribe to join veteran journalist David Tereshchuk every Friday morning for THE MEDIA BEAT, a digest of all things newsworthy. And visit TheMediaBeat.com to read David's latest column.
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