The Kalb Report - Behind the Scenes at The New York Times

Photo Credit: Marvin Kalb interviews New York Times executive editor, Bill Keller and Dean Baquet, Washington Bureau Chief for The Times at Jan. 31, 2011 Kalb Report at the National Press Club. Keller and Baquet discussed issues ranging from their handling of Wikileaks to the perils of covering breaking news such as the recent shooting in Tucson, AZ. Noel St. John

Photo Credit: When asked about his newspaper's famous slogan, "All the News That's Fit to Print," Mr. Keller stated that it, "harkened back to a day when the aim of the newspaper was to be comprehensive. We’re going to tell you maybe only a little bit, but a little bit about everything. And I think that slogan describes an aspiration, or a mindset. Now we tend to be more selective, and try to give you more depth."" Noel St. John

Photo Credit: Marvin Kalb interviews New York Times executive editor, Bill Keller and Dean Baquet, Washington Bureau Chief for The Times at Jan. 31, 2011 Kalb Report at the National Press Club. When asked when he had a sharp feel for what would be the lead stories for The Times, Mr. Keller responded, "It's more an art than a science putting together the stories selected for the front page." Noel St. John

Photo Credit: Marvin Kalb interviews New York Times executive editor, Bill Keller and Dean Baquet, Washington Bureau Chief for The Times at Jan. 31, 2011 Kalb Report at the National Press Club. When questioned about the Times use of other news organizations as sources, which in the case of congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford’s were incorrect, Mr. Keller declared, "You send a clear message to reporters that it's nice to get it first, but its most important to get it right."" Noel St. John

Photo Credit: Marvin Kalb interviews New York Times executive editor, Bill Keller and Dean Baquet, Washington Bureau Chief for The Times at Jan. 31, 2011 Kalb Report at the National Press Club. Noel St. John