Too often, news coverage is all about clashes, controversies and\ncontests. The way the media cover major events can have a\nprofound impact on our view of the world.
\nIn this episode, Jim and Richard - both journalists\nthemselves - are joined by David\nBornstein, who writes for the\nFixes blog of The New York Times and is co-founder of SolutionsJournalismNetwork.org.
\n\"The news tends to focus far more on what's wrong than on\nthe credible efforts around the world of people who are trying to\nfix things, whether they are successful or not.\" David tells\nus.
\n\"I think the main thing is that the problems scream and\nthe solutions whisper. The problems are always clamoring for\nattention. Solutions, you really do have to be proactive and go\nlook for them.\"
\nDavid says that solutions journalism focuses not just on\nwhat may be working, but how and why it appears to be working, or\nalternatively, why it may be stumbling. Using the best available\nevidence, it delves deep into the how-to’s of problem solving,\noften structuring stories as puzzles or mysteries that investigate\nquestions like: What models are having success reducing the dropout\nrate in public schools? How do they actually work? What are they\ndoing differently than others that are resulting in a better\noutcome?
\nSolutions Journalism network goes into newsrooms around\nthe country, and trains editors and reporters on the imperatives of\nthe \"now what\" aspect of reporting. Solutions journalism\nhelps news organizations play a stronger role in the communities\nthey serve.
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