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“Journalists, who are skeptical to begin with, simply do not like to be lied to or made fools of.” quote by Roger Mudd — Download Open image

“Journalists, who are skeptical to begin with, simply do not like to be lied to or made fools of.”

About This Quote

Source Interview: Broadcast Journalism Ethics, Roger Mudd, 1995

Journalists value truth and despise being deceived or mocked.

In simple terms: Reporters hate being lied to.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize honesty and demand accountability.

Themes

integrity skepticism media

Mood

skeptical determined

Type

ethical professional

When to use this quote

Newsrooms
press conferences
political interviews
fact‑checking

Key Concepts

Truth‑seeking ethical reporting

Questions to Reflect On

How do you verify information?
What protects you from being misled?

A Different Perspective

Bias and misinformation can still infiltrate reporting.

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