Connections: Discussing the standards for using anonymous sources in journalism

WXXI News | By Evan Dawson,

Megan Mack

Published September 10, 2018 at 2:34 PM EDT

The New York Times made serious news last week with the publication of an op-ed by an anonymous writer – a senior official in the White House. Should the Times have published a piece by an anonymous source?

This hour, we’re joined by local journalists who discuss the standards and policies for using anonymous sources. In studio:

Randy Gorbman, news director for WXXI
Vanessa Cheeks, reporter for Open Mic Rochester
Meaghan McDermott, taxes/property watchdog reporter for the Democrat and Chronicle

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Evan Dawson

Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.

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Megan Mack

Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.

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