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Usually they would explain what they did to corroborate the story. This had none of that. I trust NPR specifically because they usually are transparent about th
by Hnrobert42 5y ago
Usually they would explain what they did to corroborate the story. This had none of that. I trust NPR specifically because they usually are transparent about their methods or disclose when they couldn’t meet their usually reporting standards.
- rkk3 5y agoThe entire piece is based on it! What else should they have to explicitly mention, that they verified he even has a missing wife or that he is from China ?
- Hnrobert42 5y agoThe entire piece is based on a single source who could have an ulterior motive, i.e. selling his book. In my other comment, I note what they could verify, namely his claim to have received a call. They could look at his phone company’s receipts. They could attempt to contact the father. They could at least make a note that the author’s claims are unverified.
- rkk3 5y ago> They could at least make a note that the author’s claims are unverified. You are assuming they didn't verify it. They are publishing this under their brand and name and will suffer the consequences. What else should they have to explicitly call out? Maybe the author isn't even Chinese I didn't see any mention of seeing his birth certificate.