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Washington Post drops Keillor for not disclosing conduct probe
"Knowing he was under investigation for his workplace behavior, he should not have written a column on that subject ... we do not intend to publish his columns in the future," the newspaper's editorial page editor said Thursday.
You can be a reporter or you can be an employee. But when the story is within your company, you can't be both.
Minnesotans rip MPR over decision to drop Keillor
Hundreds of Minnesotans are expressing anger, disappointment and disbelief over Minnesota Public Radio's decision to cut ties with Garrison Keillor following what MPR's parent company described as Keillor's inappropriate behavior.
When an organization quickly terminates an employee, facing an accusation such as sexual misconduct, what message are they sending to their employees? What impact does this have on the company's reputation?
Lauer says repairing damage is full-time job
Matt Lauer says he is "truly sorry" to anyone he is hurt by his words and actions in his first public comments since being fired by NBC.
Post-Weinstein, Lauer, Keillor: A reckoning for fans of fallen heroes
Accusers of politicians, actors, comedians, singers, producers, directors, other media powerhouses and assorted business moguls have taken the power and fans of the disgraced have largely stood with the wronged. But for some, giving up heroes isn't easy.
Sexual harassment isn't usually a joking matter but late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel gave it a shot last evening, what with the allegations against NBC Today host Matt Lauer and A Prairie Home Companion host Garrison Keillor erupting on the same day.
Today's topics on MPR News' programming include sexual harassment, DACA, Facebook's fake accounts, the public option in health care, and Keith Ellison's take on the future of the Democratic Party.
MPR drops Keillor over inappropriate conduct
Minnesota Public Radio and its parent firm American Public Media said Wednesday they've cut ties with Garrison Keillor as they probe a report of "inappropriate behavior" by Keillor during the time he oversaw production of "A Prairie Home Companion."