Jim Avila

Jim Avila serves as a weekly columnist for Barrett News Media. An Award-winning journalist with four decades of reporting and anchoring experience, Jim has served 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 can be found on Twitter @JimAvilaABC.

BNM Writers6 days ago

5 Media Sources You Can Count On To Deliver News, Not Misinformation

"This list will consume under 2 hours of your day and allow you to sound smart at dinner parties, pick a President, know the sports scores...
News Video2 weeks ago

Returning CNN to Its No-Nonsense Roots Is Mission Impossible

Leaning left and fighting Donald Trump’s effort to destroy journalism is a pathway to CNN’s return. Searching for a middle road that no longer exists is...
BNM Writers3 weeks ago

The Rules for Journalists Must Change

Nearly 40 years of covering politics... without opinion or judgment prepared me to finally bring some analysis and informed criticism to the junction of journalism and...

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Jim Avila

Stories By Jim Avila

5 Media Sources You Can Count On To Deliver News, Not Misinformation

Returning CNN to Its No-Nonsense Roots Is Mission Impossible

The Rules for Journalists Must Change