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Bozell to ABC's Westin: Address Stephanopoulos' Conflict of Interest
Media Research Center President Brent Bozell took to MRC's state-of-the-art studio earlier to record a video statement accompanying his open letter to ABC News President David Westin. The complaint: "This Week" host George Stephanopoulos's reported ongoing communication strategy phone calls with Obama chief-of-staff Rahm Emanuel. [audio available here]Calling the development, if true, "a clear…
Media's Zandi Zeitgeist: Government Spending Trumps Tax Cuts
Journalists' leanings toward Keynesian stimulus tactics have centered on economist that advised McCain presidential campaign, but is a registered Democrat.
NBC's Ann Curry Gushes: 'Who Are We Going to Be' Because of Obamas
On last Friday's "Today" show, Ann Curry interviewed two magazine editors on the subject of Michelle and Barack Obama and rhapsodized over the effect the power couple could have on America. Speaking to the creative director of Ebony magazine, she fawned, "The question I think, really, ultimately, is who are we going to be because of them? Who are we going to be as a nation?" In a set-up piece to…
Final Deadline Looms for U.S.A.'s Newspapers
Journalists killed the news business and now some want us to save it.
Where Have All the Tough Guys Gone
A couple of old men remind us of the missing ingredient for a strong society.
Will Media Report Pelosi's Claim 500 Million Lose Jobs Each Month
If former President George W. Bush said 500 million Americans are losing their jobs each month, do you think media would report it?Probably every hour on the hour until all 300 million Americans had heard about it, right?Well, during a press conference on an undetermined date, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Cali.) -- you know, the second in line for presidential succession right behind the vice…
Update from Minnesotans for Global Warming: 'Two Below Honey
In honor of this year's harsh winter, our dear friends at Minnesotans for Global Warming have created a new song to address Nobel Laureate Al Gore's scam. Done to Van Morrison's hit "Tupelo Honey," they call it "Two Below Honey," and it's being premiered this morning at NewsBusters:
NYT Considering a Pay Model -- Again
The newspaper that appears to be on a mission to become Manhattan's quaint little alternative daily is considering a move that would cheer those who prefer fair and balanced reporting accompanied by intellectually honest editorials and op-eds. That publication, the New York Times, is considering a return to fee-based content -- and this time, it might go for the whole enchilada. Times Executive…