In this interview between Jordan Peterson a Canadian Clinical Psychologist and lecturer and Cathy Newman a British Television Presenter a very basic concept is illustrated concerning commentators vs news gatherers.
In this interview the bias of Newman became increasingly evident as she attempted to portray Peterson as a "villain" by re-interpreting what he wrote about in his book or said just moments before to match a portrait that she was painting of him. Peterson said that traits like intelligence and conscientiousness and being tough were good predictors of success but agreeableness was a negative predictor. Her reply went down the road that he was saying that women were not intelligent. He had to vehemently deny that statement.
Earlier in her career Newman made some inflammatory remarks about an organization:
On 1 February 2015, Newman tweeted that she was "ushered onto the street" when she went to South London Islamic Centre (SLIC) for a 'Visit My Mosque' programme in error. A spokesperson for the Hyderi Islamic Centre had said Newman had simply visited the wrong address. Later, The Huffington Post obtained CCTV footage which, "appeared to contradict" her account; Newman has since apologised.
While I hesitate to go as far as suggesting that she be fired, I questioned the difference of zeal compared to truth. A proper journalist should properly research a subject or person before commenting or trying to expose that person. Apologies are insufficient when a person could suffer financial or personal reversals from inaccurate revelations.
