Jim Avila

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Jim Avila is a weekly news television columnist for Barrett Media. An Award-winning journalist with four decades of reporting and anchoring experience, Jim worked as Senior National Correspondent, 20/20 Correspondent, and White House Correspondent for ABC News. Prior to his time with ABC, he spent a decade with NBC News, and worked locally in Los Angeles and Chicago for KNBC, and WBBM. He recently spent time in San Diego, serving as Senior Team 10 Investigator for KGTV. Jim can be found on Twitter @JimAvilaABC.

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When Scott Pelley Speaks Up, the News Media Should Listen

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"The lead correspondent on America's most watched news broadcast calling out the President is huge.'

Why Saving Local TV News Should Be at the Top of the Media Priority List

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The TV news director who figures out how to break through to the younger audience will be a hero to the industry and to our communities.

How Pete Rose and Pope Leo XIV Came to Dominate the News Cycle

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Two big -- and very different -- stories struck me this week: Pope Leo XIV and Pete Rose. Could these two men be any...

What a Steady News Media Diet of TV Shows and Podcasts Looks Like

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Even before my eyes are fully open, I routinely start my day with The New York Times audio app. 

ABC News Interview With Donald Trump Shows Why News Outlets Should Quit Him Cold Turkey

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Respectable news organizations should not bend their standards for access. It’s a decision that damages their reputations as independent, first amendment protected members of the free press.  
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