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=== 2009 Tea Party Interviews ===
=== 2009 Tea Party Interviews ===
On April 15, 2009, Roesgen interviewed a number of people at a [[2009 Tea Party protests|2009 Tea Party protest]] in [[Chicago]], including one protester calling US President Barack Obama a fascist and carrying sign depicting him as [[Adolf Hitler]], and another protester that praised [[Abraham Lincoln|Lincoln]].<ref name="CNNtp">{{cite web | last =Roesgen | first =Susan | title =CNN Newsroom Transcript of Tea Party coverage | publisher =''[[CNN]]'' | date =2009-04-15 | url =http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0904/15/cnr.06.html | accessdate =2009-04-18}}</ref> When the latter was asked, "Sir, what does this have to do with your taxes? Do you realize that you're eligible for a $400 credit?"<ref name="CNNtp"/>, the man responded that "Lincoln believed that people had the right to share in the fruits of their own labor and that government should not take it. And we have clearly gotten to that point."<ref>{{cite web | title = Mainstream Media Passes on Tea Parties | work = [[Hannity]] | publisher = ''[[FOX News]]'' | date = April 17, 2009 | url = http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,516944,00.html | format = transcript | accessdate = 2009-04-18}}</ref> Roesgen then asked, "Right, but did you know that the state of Lincoln gets $50 billion out of this stimulus? That's $50 billion for this state, sir."<ref name="CNNtp"/><!-- At this point, another protester interrupted and escorted the man away from Roesgen --> Speaking over the noisy crowd, she concluded the interview with, "I think you get the general tenor of this. It's anti-government, anti-CNN, since this is highly promoted by the right-wing conservative network, [[Fox News Channel|Fox]]. And since I can't really hear much more, and since I think this is not really family viewing, I'll toss it back to you, Kyra."<ref name="kurtz">{{cite web | last =Kurtz | first =Howard | title =Reading the Tea Leaves | publisher =''[[Washington Post]]'' | date =2009-04-16 | url =http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/16/AR2009041601364.html | accessdate =2009-04-16}}</ref><ref>http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/cnn/partiedout_cnn_reporter_takes_a_break_114340.asp?c=rss</ref><ref name="carpenter">{{cite web | last =Carpenter | first =Amanda | title =Hot Button | publisher =''[[Washington Times]]'' | date =2009-04-17 | url =http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/apr/17/hot-button-96533248/ | accessdate =2009-04-18}}</ref>
On April 15, 2009, Roesgen interviewed a number of people at a [[2009 Tea Party protests|2009 Tea Party protest]] in [[Chicago]], including one protester calling US President Barack Obama a fascist and carrying sign depicting him as [[Adolf Hitler]], and another protester that praised [[Abraham Lincoln|Lincoln]].<ref name="CNNtp">{{cite web | last =Roesgen | first =Susan | title =CNN Newsroom Transcript of Tea Party coverage | publisher =''[[CNN]]'' | date =2009-04-15 | url =http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0904/15/cnr.06.html | accessdate =2009-04-18}}</ref> When the latter was asked, "Sir, what does this have to do with your taxes? Do you realize that you're eligible for a $400 credit?"<ref name="CNNtp"/>, the man responded that "Lincoln believed that people had the right to share in the fruits of their own labor and that government should not take it. And we have clearly gotten to that point."<ref>{{cite web | title = Mainstream Media Passes on Tea Parties | work = [[Hannity]] | publisher = ''[[FOX News]]'' | date = April 17, 2009 | url = http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,516944,00.html | format = transcript | accessdate = 2009-04-18}}</ref> Roesgen, still combative, then asked, "Right, but did you know that the state of Lincoln gets $50 billion out of this stimulus? That's $50 billion for this state, sir."<ref name="CNNtp"/><!-- At this point, another protester interrupted and escorted the man away from Roesgen --> Speaking over the noisy crowd, she concluded the interview with, "I think you get the general tenor of this. It's anti-government, anti-CNN, since this is highly promoted by the right-wing conservative network, [[Fox News Channel|Fox]]. And since I can't really hear much more, and since I think this is not really family viewing, I'll toss it back to you, Kyra."<ref name="kurtz">{{cite web | last =Kurtz | first =Howard | title =Reading the Tea Leaves | publisher =''[[Washington Post]]'' | date =2009-04-16 | url =http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/16/AR2009041601364.html | accessdate =2009-04-16}}</ref><ref>http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/cnn/partiedout_cnn_reporter_takes_a_break_114340.asp?c=rss</ref><ref name="carpenter">{{cite web | last =Carpenter | first =Amanda | title =Hot Button | publisher =''[[Washington Times]]'' | date =2009-04-17 | url =http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/apr/17/hot-button-96533248/ | accessdate =2009-04-18}}</ref>


Additional footage shot by Tea Party members showed Roesgen arguing with an organizer of the protest, surrounded by people peaceably voicing their disapproval. In the video the organizer scolds Roesgen for her biased and confrontational approach, and Roesgen seems to back down as the actual purpose of the protest is explained to her. <ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6xWGvdRQ9Q</ref>
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The interview drew criticism from some in the media, including [[Mona Charen]] of the ''[[National Review]]''.<ref>{{cite web | last =Charen | first =Mona | title =CNN vs. the Tea Parties | publisher =''[[National Review]]'' | date =2009-04-17 | url =http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=NjQ3ZjA5OGNlOGIwZTllODk2Nzc4YzEwYjg4MjFmZjM= | accessdate =2009-04-18}}</ref> Others, like [[George Washington University]] professor of media, [[Frank Sesno]], defended Roesgen for not letting statements go unchallenged.<ref>{{cite web | title =State of the Union with John King| publisher = [[CNN]] | date =2009-04-19 | url = http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0904/19/sotu.02.html| accessdate =2009-04-26 }}</ref> Sources close to the situation said as Roesgen was reporting, she heard shouts from the crowd including, "Damn CNN" and "Shut up, bitch." A CNN spokesperson said, "She was doing her job, and called it like she saw it." Roesgen has not commented publicly on the situation.<ref>{{cite web| title =CNN Reporter at Chicago Tea Party| publisher = [[TV Newser]] | date =2009-04-15 | url = http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/cnn/cnn_reporter_at_chicago_tea_party_its_anticnn_since_this_is_highly_promoted_by_the_rightwing_conservative_network_fox_114141.asp| accessdate =2009-04-18 }}</ref><ref>http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/cnn/partiedout_cnn_reporter_takes_a_break_114340.asp?c=rss</ref>

The interview drew criticism from some in the media, including [[Mona Charen]] of the ''[[National Review]]''.<ref>{{cite web | last =Charen | first =Mona | title =CNN vs. the Tea Parties | publisher =''[[National Review]]'' | date =2009-04-17 | url =http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=NjQ3ZjA5OGNlOGIwZTllODk2Nzc4YzEwYjg4MjFmZjM= | accessdate =2009-04-18}}</ref> Many considered it the perfect example of the documented and blatant left-wing bias current in mainstream media.<ref>http://newsroom.ucla.edu/portal/ucla/Media-Bias-Is-Real-Finds-UCLA-6664.aspx</ref> It was also pointed out by many that Roesgen had, in the past, covered anti-Bush protests and voiced support for the protesters who compared Bush to Hitler.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WQbNaXJ8Pw</ref>

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Some, like [[George Washington University]] professor of media, [[Frank Sesno]], defended Roesgen for not letting statements go unchallenged, although this clashes with the classical understanding of a reporter's role.<ref>{{cite web | title =State of the Union with John King| publisher = [[CNN]] | date =2009-04-19 | url = http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0904/19/sotu.02.html| accessdate =2009-04-26 }}</ref> A CNN spokesperson said, "She was doing her job, and called it like she saw it." Roesgen has not commented publicly on the situation.<ref>{{cite web| title =CNN Reporter at Chicago Tea Party| publisher = [[TV Newser]] | date =2009-04-15 | url = http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/cnn/cnn_reporter_at_chicago_tea_party_its_anticnn_since_this_is_highly_promoted_by_the_rightwing_conservative_network_fox_114141.asp| accessdate =2009-04-18 }}</ref><ref>http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/cnn/partiedout_cnn_reporter_takes_a_break_114340.asp?c=rss</ref>

After the controversy Roesgen 'took a break', eventually returning to CNN. However, when her contract expired, CNN did not offer Roesgen renewal.<ref>http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/cnn/susan_roesgen_out_at_cnn_121788.asp</ref>


=== Drew Peterson arrest ===
=== Drew Peterson arrest ===

Revision as of 03:37, 22 July 2009

Susan Roesgen
StatusSingle
OccupationNews Correspondent
Notable credit(s)CNN general assignment correspondent
(2005–present)
National Geographic Today Co-host (2000–2003)
Websitehttp://www.cnn.com/CNN/anchors_reporters/roesgen.susan.html

Susan Roesgen is an Emmy award winning American reporter based in Chicago. She has worked as a general assignment correspondent for CNN since 2005. Before that, she was a prime time anchor at five TV stations, including WABC-TV, New York, and at the National Geographic Channel.

Roesgen's reporting has taken her from an Army barracks in Haiti, to the Sea of Galilee, and to the pyramids of Egypt. She is the recipient of an Emmy award for her documentary on the theft of artifacts from New Orleans historic cemeteries, and a Louisiana Associated Press Award for her reporting in Israel. She graduated with honors from Montana State University in 1983, majoring in English Literature. [1][2]

CNN

Roesgen was hired by CNN as a news correspondent in 2005. She moved to CNN's Chicago bureau in September, 2007. In July, 2009, CNN indicated it would not be renewing Roesgen's contract. [3]

Hurricane Katrina

A New Orleans-based journalist during Hurricane Katrina, she was the first reporter hired by CNN for the CNN Gulf Coast bureau in 2005.

2009 Tea Party Interviews

On April 15, 2009, Roesgen interviewed a number of people at a 2009 Tea Party protest in Chicago, including one protester calling US President Barack Obama a fascist and carrying sign depicting him as Adolf Hitler, and another protester that praised Lincoln.[4] When the latter was asked, "Sir, what does this have to do with your taxes? Do you realize that you're eligible for a $400 credit?"[4], the man responded that "Lincoln believed that people had the right to share in the fruits of their own labor and that government should not take it. And we have clearly gotten to that point."[5] Roesgen, still combative, then asked, "Right, but did you know that the state of Lincoln gets $50 billion out of this stimulus? That's $50 billion for this state, sir."[4] Speaking over the noisy crowd, she concluded the interview with, "I think you get the general tenor of this. It's anti-government, anti-CNN, since this is highly promoted by the right-wing conservative network, Fox. And since I can't really hear much more, and since I think this is not really family viewing, I'll toss it back to you, Kyra."[6][7][8]

Additional footage shot by Tea Party members showed Roesgen arguing with an organizer of the protest, surrounded by people peaceably voicing their disapproval. In the video the organizer scolds Roesgen for her biased and confrontational approach, and Roesgen seems to back down as the actual purpose of the protest is explained to her. [9]

The interview drew criticism from some in the media, including Mona Charen of the National Review.[10] Many considered it the perfect example of the documented and blatant left-wing bias current in mainstream media.[11] It was also pointed out by many that Roesgen had, in the past, covered anti-Bush protests and voiced support for the protesters who compared Bush to Hitler.[12]

Some, like George Washington University professor of media, Frank Sesno, defended Roesgen for not letting statements go unchallenged, although this clashes with the classical understanding of a reporter's role.[13] A CNN spokesperson said, "She was doing her job, and called it like she saw it." Roesgen has not commented publicly on the situation.[14][15]

After the controversy Roesgen 'took a break', eventually returning to CNN. However, when her contract expired, CNN did not offer Roesgen renewal.[16]

Drew Peterson arrest

Roesgen has been on location following the Drew Peterson case in February, 2009, during the investigations, and in May, during his arrest and initial court appearances. [17][18][19]

Michael Jackson's death

During the week following the death of Michael Jackson, Roesgen reported daily from the Jackson family home in Encino, California. On June 28, she reported on the arrival and departure of people paying their respects, and on the growing memorial shrine in front of the house. On July 1, she reported on details contained in a 2002 copy of Jackson's will, and on July 4th, she reported on the 1.2 million people requesting tickets for the memorial service. [20][21][22]

References

  1. ^ http://www.cnn.com/CNN/anchors_reporters/roesgen.susan.html Reporter Profile
  2. ^ http://alumni.montana.edu/news/collegian/archive/Winter2005/05_coll_journalism.htm
  3. ^ http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/cnn/susan_roesgen_out_at_cnn_121788.asp?c=rss
  4. ^ a b c Roesgen, Susan (2009-04-15). "CNN Newsroom Transcript of Tea Party coverage". CNN. Retrieved 2009-04-18. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ "Mainstream Media Passes on Tea Parties" (transcript). Hannity. FOX News. April 17, 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-18. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ Kurtz, Howard (2009-04-16). "Reading the Tea Leaves". Washington Post. Retrieved 2009-04-16. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/cnn/partiedout_cnn_reporter_takes_a_break_114340.asp?c=rss
  8. ^ Carpenter, Amanda (2009-04-17). "Hot Button". Washington Times. Retrieved 2009-04-18. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  9. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6xWGvdRQ9Q
  10. ^ Charen, Mona (2009-04-17). "CNN vs. the Tea Parties". National Review. Retrieved 2009-04-18. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  11. ^ http://newsroom.ucla.edu/portal/ucla/Media-Bias-Is-Real-Finds-UCLA-6664.aspx
  12. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WQbNaXJ8Pw
  13. ^ "State of the Union with John King". CNN. 2009-04-19. Retrieved 2009-04-26.
  14. ^ "CNN Reporter at Chicago Tea Party". TV Newser. 2009-04-15. Retrieved 2009-04-18.
  15. ^ http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/cnn/partiedout_cnn_reporter_takes_a_break_114340.asp?c=rss
  16. ^ http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/cnn/susan_roesgen_out_at_cnn_121788.asp
  17. ^ CNN Transcripts Drew Peterson case coverage; February
  18. ^ CNN Transcripts Drew Peterson case coverage; May 8
  19. ^ Nancy Grace CNN Transcripts; Drew Peterson case; May 8
  20. ^ Nancy Grace CNN Transcript
  21. ^ LexisNexis Document CNN Transcript
  22. ^ CNN Newsroom CNN Transcript
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