1. Who is Brian Williams?

2. a) Define credibility.
b) What story has Brian Williams been telling for over 10 years about his Iraq war coverage that has brought his credibility into question?

3. a) Who recently refuted Mr. Willimas’ version of this event?
b) How did he initially respond to the criticisms of his story?

4. a) Define “misremembered.”
b) What do you think about this explanation and the choice of words Mr. Williams used to acknowledge his misrepresentation of the facts?

5. After this story was published, what claims made by Mr. Williams were questioned/challenged by the New Orleans Advocate?

6. On Saturday, Mr. Williams sent a note to the staff of the Nightly News saying he was taking a brief leave. He wrote: "In the midst of a career spent covering and consuming news, it has become painfully apparent to me that I am presently too much a part of the news, due to my actions.
"As managing editor of NBC Nightly News, I have decided to take myself off of my daily broadcast for the next several days, and Lester Holt has kindly agreed to sit in for me to allow us to adequately deal with this issue. Upon my return, I will continue my career-long effort to be worthy of the trust of those who place their trust in us."

Read the “Background” below the questions.
“Journalists are paid to be more vigilant than civilians about the stories they tell. Millions listen to Williams because he’s sold himself as a truth-teller, not a fabulist,” wrote Jack Shafer of Politico in one of several articles that asked if Williams could ever be trusted again.
Some people are calling for his resignation or that he be fired. Some people would argue that “everybody lies.”

Do you think NBC should fire Brian Williams?  Explain your answer.