All of the Hype, but None of the Bread Lines

According to some network journalists, todays economic indicators are just this side of the Great Depression. BMI gives this notion complete coverage in todays issue, examining media comments, the history of the Depression (Econ 101, below) and taking a look back (The Biz Flog, right).

Econ 101: The Great Depression
Dr. Gary Wolfram explains why we're not in another one ... but politicians could take us there.

G: CNBCs Burnett provides balanced perspective on economy coverage
B: NBCs Thompson rails against coal over climate change again
U: Post business columnist hopes financial markets 'burn, baby, burn'