MEDIA MONDAY / PLANET TREKKING REPORTER TAKES THE LEDE

Nellie Bly is regarded as the first stunt journalist, who was widely known for her attempt to break author Jules Vernes’ fictional (Around the World in 80 days).  In 1889, she made it in 72.  She did not walk, as our 2019 media hero, is attempting. Who is this new trekker?  See below..

POTPOURRI OF THE PRESS

THE NEW YORKER

BATSHIT CRAZY REPORTER ON A 24,000 MILE TREK; MAKING NELLIE BLY COME OFF AS A SHIRKER.  Click here.

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

WHEN SNARKY IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD.  Click here.

BLEACHER REPORT

KIDNAPERS. EXTORTION. THREATS ON FAMILY. ALL THE FEARS VENEZUELAN MAJOR LEAGUERS FACE. Click here.

CNN NEWS

CAPT. SULLY TESTS 737 MAX SIMULATOR.  Click here.

THE ECONOMIST

PITCH FOR BETTER PAY.  Click here.

CNN TRAVEL

THIS IRISH ISLE ACTUALLY LIKES AMERICANS.  Click here.