A question of plagiarism at the Star Tribune

St. Paul, Minn. — An investigation into the work of Star Tribune editorial writer Steve Berg is underway to determine if Berg plagiarized the work of Hendrick Hertzberg of the New Yorker magazine. MPR's Tom Crann spoke with media analyst David Brauer for more insight into the situation.

Susan Albright, the Star Tribune's editorial page editor, published an note yesterday saying that Berg's work was under investigation, and that he wouldn't be writing for the duration of the review. MPR's Tom Crann spoke with media analyst David Brauer for more insight into the situation.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, 12/01/2006, 5:53 p.m.