Cover important issues that impact large numbers of people
or our nation as a whole, and are not being covered. These might include the growing gap between the rich and poor or declining education, and the impact these have on vast segments of the population, or our economy or competitive standing in the world. Don't Cover or dwell on unimportant Topics. more »close
Ask the next logical question. Resist superficial or stalemated
coverage of issues. If competing assertions or data exists, resolve them by asking questions and seeking the correct interpretation of answers. When a question asked is not answered, re-ask it. If it is repeatedly dodged, recognize that at close. more »close
Cite the basis of a claim. When interviewing opposing experts or
polititians, it is impossible to know who is right without identifying or examining the data underlying their respective claims. Doing so holds them accountable. If known data exists that conflicts with a claim, state it and ask for a response. more »close
Focus on covering issues well. Do not discuss strategy or politics
or, in the case of campaigns, the 'horse race', unless that is expressly the topic being covered. When interviewing experts, stick to expertise only of the person. That is what they are there for. more »close
Do not equate two events, statements or other phenomena
as similar or of equal importance if they are not. Identify arguments and choices that are based on false comparisons or equivalencies, and reject them as such. Contradiction and Double Standard are other rules that fall under this class of logic inconsistency. more »close
What ATDRules, if invoked by the media, would help determine the veracity or falsity of the Trump claims in this video? (Note: The interviewer does attempt to apply these Rules; this is merely a learning exercise on using them.) Bonus point: specify Trump claim(s) and Rule(s)!
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Call Them Out
Enter the report, news show, date, reporter and ATD Rule violation, or just use your own words to Call Them Out.