Jonathan Swan

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Jonathan Swan @jonathanvswan

Can’t speak for others, but in my case nothing would happen. I probably dial into 10% of these calls & write a story based on an official call a couple times a year. They’re usually just basic talking points. But you could be the guy to do it Ben! Your outlet is on these calls. — PolitiTweet.org

What would happen if reporters just stopped going on these conference calls, or if just one of them got on the call… https://t.co/XpPDDWKHM8

Posted Dec. 6, 2019 Hibernated

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Jonathan Swan @jonathanvswan

I guess it depends on how you define “access-journalism.” The White House emails out dial-in details to the press pool to say they’ll hold a background briefing on X policy subject. I occasionally listen in on the calls when the subject matter interests me. — PolitiTweet.org

@jonathanvswan You say that as if you and other reporters are somehow forced to participate in these access-journalism calls.

Posted Dec. 6, 2019 Hibernated

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Jonathan Swan @jonathanvswan

*The calls are irrelevant*. They comprise banal talking points that could never formed the basis of an impactful story. My point was simply that the White House holds official anonymously sourced calls,which seems relevant given the president’s declared view of anonymous sources. — PolitiTweet.org

Why participate in these calls? It's basically laundering PR for the White House. https://t.co/UyZDzeMTxI

Posted Dec. 6, 2019 Hibernated