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Who We Trust Post-Cronkite

From Cooper to Oprah, people weigh in

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 21, 2009 11:54 AM CDT
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(Newser) – After the passing of Walter Cronkite, the Washington Post wondered who could compare to his level of trustworthiness. Below are a few of the responses they got from a variety of sources:

  • Anderson Cooper, “because he always has that slight bit of cynicism when it’s deserved,” says filmmaker John Waters, who cites war and porn as the only reasons to have TV, and adds: "If I had to look at any newscaster in a porno film, I'd pick him."
  • Oprah Winfrey, “because she has been so open and so transparent about her own life,” says a Smithsonian director.

  • Larry David: “No one is more maddening—and trustworthy,” says a PR guru.
  • The Dalai Lama: “He’s not selling anything but peace,” says Deepak Chopra.
  • “Possibly Miley Cyrus?” speculates a comedian.
  • Joel Osteen: “Americans are looking increasingly to the pulpit for spiritual direction in uncertain times,” says a nonprofit director.
  • Google—after all, “we give Google millions of pieces of information about our lives,” says a political adman.
  • Then again, “if the standard is Walter Cronkite, forget about it. The era of universally trusted people is gone if not forgotten,” says a congresswoman.
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circa 1965: Studio headshot portrait of American broadcast journalist and news anchor Walter Cronkite wearing a jacket and tie.
circa 1965: Studio headshot portrait of American broadcast journalist and news anchor Walter Cronkite wearing a jacket and tie.   (Getty Images)
Anderson Cooper attends a screening of the environmental documentary Planet in Peril, Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, in New York.
Anderson Cooper attends a screening of the environmental documentary "Planet in Peril," Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, in New York.   (AP Photo/Diane Bondareff)
In this Monday, April 6, 2009 file photo, talk show host Oprah Winfrey arrives at the Art Institute of Chicago for a dinner.
In this Monday, April 6, 2009 file photo, talk show host Oprah Winfrey arrives at the Art Institute of Chicago for a dinner.   (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Actor Larry David attends the Cinema Society screening of Whatever Works on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 in New York.
Actor Larry David attends the Cinema Society screening of "Whatever Works" on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 in New York.   (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
In this Monday, July 6, 2009 photo, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama smiles as he speaks at a gathering held to celebrate his birthday in New Delhi, India.
In this Monday, July 6, 2009 photo, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama smiles as he speaks at a gathering held to celebrate his birthday in New Delhi, India.   (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)
Lakewood Church co-pastor Joel Osteen testifies Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, in the Harris County Civil Courthouse in Houston.
Lakewood Church co-pastor Joel Osteen testifies Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, in the Harris County Civil Courthouse in Houston.   (AP Photo/ Steve Ueckert / Chronicle)
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Bullseye
Jul 22, 2009 12:55 PM CDT
Harry Smith has potential
lindamae
Jul 22, 2009 5:21 AM CDT
Moyers is too liberal for me. Anyone who is part of the George Soros group is dangerous to America - according to what Soros brags is his agenda. Moyers' show is just a dog and pony show to support ultra liberal agendas. He omits some facts. I was amazed by his McCain Feingold fiasco - the 3 presenters were all paid for by Soros. His recent show on health care was no better. He does not use the truth to push his agenda. I don't want to live in a Socialist state that he envisions.
lindamae
Jul 22, 2009 5:17 AM CDT
Anderson Cooper lost my respect when he made jokes about teabagging - a gay sexual act which should not have been discussed on TV. He should have been given a suspension for his language. The man is NO journalist - he lacks integrity.

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