Prof. Kobre's Guide to Videojournalism: David Simon Blasts Citizen Journalism, Prescribes Non-Profit Newspaper Model - 0 views
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paul lowe on 11 May 09David Simon Blasts Citizen Journalism, Prescribes Non-Profit Newspaper Model We listened to articulate, qualified, high-minded participants in Sen. John Kerry's subcommittee hearing on the bleak future of journalism this week (as his hometown paper, The Boston Globe, struggles to stay afloat). One who impressed most was longtime Baltimore Sun cop reporter David Simon, who parlayed his journalism experience into a thriving career as a top TV drama producer. His venerated shows (including HBO's "The Wire") often investigate thorny journalism issues.