John DeDakis|PBP|48: Behind the Scenes at CNN
John DeDakis, a former senior copy editor for CNN, shares his insights on the media landscape, the importance of accuracy in journalism, and the evolving role of AI in news reporting. He discusses the challenges of maintaining trust and credibility in an age of misinformation, the therapeutic nature of writing, and his personal experiences with grief. DeDakis emphasizes the need for skepticism in journalism and the importance of diverse sources for a well-rounded understanding of news. The discussion also touches on the impact of teleprompters on news delivery and the complexities surrounding UAP disclosure.
Chapters:
00:00 Inside the Media World with John DeDakis
03:16 The Newsroom Process: Behind the Scenes at CNN
05:19 The Importance of Accuracy in Journalism
09:28 Trust and Credibility in Modern News
11:38 Historical Context: Media and PoliticalRelations
13:25 The Polarization of News Media
19:23 The Role of Fact-Checking in Journalism
32:09 The Impact of AI and Freelance Journalism
35:12 Navigating Truth in Journalism
39:53 Personal Grief and Its Impact on Writing
42:55 Writing Beyond Gender: A Unique Perspective
45:20 The Ethical Dilemmas of AI
52:09 The Art of Journalism: Lessons for New Writers
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Author
Award-winning novelist, writing coach, and manuscript editor John DeDakis is a former editor on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer."
DeDakis is the author of six mystery-suspense-thriller novels. In his most recent novel, ENEMIES DOMESTIC, protagonist Lark Chadwick is a pregnant White House press secretary at a time in the not-too-distant future when abortion is a crime and the president is a dictator.
DeDakis, a former White House correspondent, regularly leads writing workshops at literary centers and writers’ conferences. He is also the host of the video podcast “One-to-One with John DeDakis” on YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Originally from La Crosse, Wisconsin, DeDakis now lives with his wife Cindy in Baltimore, Maryland.
In his spare time, what little he has of it, DeDakis is a jazz and rock-and-roll drummer.