The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of the Media

Read this before you watch the next episode of 60 Minutes. Steve Kroft discusses why he broke major journalism rules when interviewing President Obama about Osama bin Laden’s death. [Poynter Institute]

Just how effective is it to look at President Obama compared to his predecessors? [NY Times]

Another crazy use for Twitter: assembling a government? The five parties in Northern Ireland’s government took turns Friday picking the government departments they want to lead and announced their decisions via social media. [Associated Press]

Yes, Disney just trademarked “Seal Team 6.” Expect to see an action movie soon? [Time]

In case you missed it: Saturday Night Live makes fun of Wolf Blitzer and President Obama at the same time. [Hulu]

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