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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWatch Howie Kurtz get grilled about his repeated fuckups
http://www.mediaite.com/tv/i-screwed-up-howard-kurtz-gets-grilled-on-controversy-over-his-erroneous-jason-collins-story/On Sundays Reliable Sources, host Howard Kurtz was the one who took the grilling following the recent controversy over his story about NBA player Jason Collins coming out as gay. POLITICOs Dylan Byers and NPRs David Folkenflik put Kurtz in the hot seat, questioning the mistake, past mistakes, and whether the ordeal is a hit to his credibility.
At the top of the show, Kurtz apologized for his mistake (I screwed up), explaining that he was wrong to the raise the question and do so in an way that displayed a lack of sensitivity and carelessness. He further apologized for his inadequate first correction to the story.
Kurtz, you may recall, was critical of Collins piece arguing that he left out the fact that he was previously engaged to a woman. A point, Kurtz argued, that undermined the open, honest nature of Collins piece. The problem being: Collins did mention the engagement in the essay, and wasnt hiding or omitting it.
It was a mistake that I made and it was sloppy and inexcusable, Kurtz said. I am truly sorry.
Why didnt you have the decency to apologize to him at that time when you knew what you had written was wrong? Folkenflik asked.
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Watch Howie Kurtz get grilled about his repeated fuckups (Original Post)
Enrique
May 2013
OP
I noticed, though, that as Kurtz were being questioned, he took deep breaths as though
pacalo
May 2013
#4
I think I see a problem in the article;the use of "Kurtz" and "credibility" in the same sentence.
abq e streeter
May 2013
#2
hollysmom
(5,946 posts)1. I watched it, it was fun
but he was not apologetic, just used the usual excuses as if they excused his behavior.
pacalo
(24,721 posts)4. I noticed, though, that as Kurtz were being questioned, he took deep breaths as though
he wished he were anywhere else.
abq e streeter
(7,658 posts)2. I think I see a problem in the article;the use of "Kurtz" and "credibility" in the same sentence.
pacalo
(24,721 posts)3. I can't get past the name of the program: "Reliable Sources".
hedda_foil
(16,373 posts)5. What a mean little fuckwad.
Not just pompous,arrogant,and holier than thou, but mean through and through.
Boomerproud
(7,952 posts)6. One of the kings of "both sides do it" journalism.
Spineless little weasel.