Hill Climbers
Journalists entering political work not new, but can impact perceptions of bias: experts
Even if not the reality, at least the perception of bias in news can result when governments hire former reporters, say experts.
A number of former Hill journalists have been scooped up to work for the Liberal government since it took power, with some making the switch in a span of weeks. While journalism experts say it’s far from a new phenomenon or unique to the political sphere, it can risk perceptions, if not the realit...
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