hijacking the news. where i come from the news is being hijacked journalism itself has become a scripted reality show it's not just good vs evil us versus them whack them one. in countries like russia china turkey people or shoulders or something and if you're a journalist there and you try to get beyond it you are facing scare tactics intimidation. and i wonder is that where we're headed as well. my responsibility as a journalist is to get beyond the smoke and mirrors it's not just about being clear from balance or being neutral it's about being truthful. when he was born gough and i want you know.