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Carlos Maza

Carlos Maza

Correspondent, Strikethrough

    Latest articles by Carlos Maza

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    How the media’s weapons fetish primes us for warHow the media’s weapons fetish primes us for war
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    Cable news’ love of firepower glamorizes violence

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    Fox News’s 5 steps for handling a Trump scandalFox News’s 5 steps for handling a Trump scandal
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    The network has been doing damage control all week.

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    Fox News’s problem is way bigger than O’ReillyFox News’s problem is way bigger than O’Reilly
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    Before you get too excited about O’Reilly’s firing, look at his replacements.

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    CNN treats politics like a sport — that’s bad for all of usCNN treats politics like a sport — that’s bad for all of us
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    When politics is a game, truth telling takes a back seat to controversy.

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    Comedians have figured out the trick to covering TrumpComedians have figured out the trick to covering Trump
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    Why political satire is the antidote to Trumpism.

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    This is your brain on terrorismThis is your brain on terrorism
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    Why sensationalized terrorism coverage makes us overreact to risk.

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    Why Fox News just can’t quit Donald TrumpWhy Fox News just can’t quit Donald Trump
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    Their relationship is less of a romance and more of a hostage situation.

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    Kellyanne Conway’s interview tricks, explainedKellyanne Conway’s interview tricks, explained
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    Conway has a supernatural ability to derail tough interviews about Trump. How does she do it?

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    How should the media cover a White House that isn’t afraid to lie?How should the media cover a White House that isn’t afraid to lie?
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    The Trump administration isn’t afraid to get caught lying. That poses a real challenge for journalists.

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