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'American Morning' on Yo-Yo Diet of Obesity Hype
Twice this week, the CNN show has scoffed at anti-sugar crusades as silly or over-the-top, a departure from its usual reporting on the 'obesity epidemic.'
After Week of Silence: Network Morning Shows Finally Cover Pelosi Plan
After more than a week of ignoring the controversy over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s request for access to an extravagant plane, the three network morning shows finally covered the subject on Thursday, albeit briefly. CBS and ABC both offered full reports during the 7AM hour of the February 8 shows, while only CBS included a quote from a Republican lawmaker who criticized the possible ethical…
Globe's Valentine to Veep Casts Him as a Killer
What better way for the Boston Globe to get into the loving Valentine spirit than by portraying the Vice-President of the United States as a wanton killer?Contact Mark at mark@gunhill.net
New York Times Chairman Doesn’t Know if His Paper Will Still be in P
As the Internet becomes the driving force of the print media, it’s not surprising to hear newspaper moguls talk about their online strategies. However, when the chairman of the New York Times Company says, “I really don't know whether we'll be printing the Times in five years,” one should sit up and take notice.With that in mind, Haaretz’s Eytan Avriel had a chat with Arthur Sulzberger, Jr.,…
Slate Starts 'Obama Messiah Watch
As eager as they are to promote liberal politicians over conservative ones, the MSM is even more eager to promote the careers of black political figures who happen to be liberal. Black conservatives like Michael Steele or Condoleezza Rice could instantly get 400% better press simply by putting a "D" next to their names.The last time such media fatuousness was on display was during the…
Al Gore Sides With China Instead of U.S. on Global Warming
Following in John Kerry’s footsteps, former Vice President Al Gore was in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday basically blaming the world’s problems on the country that made him a very wealthy man.As reported by the Associated Press (h/t Drudge, emphasis mine throughout): “Emerging economies such as China are justified in holding back on fighting greenhouse gas emissions until richer polluters like the…
Lauer's PR Nudge to Nancy: Take Smaller Plane and Smile
Message to Nancy Pelosi: when NBC's Matt Lauer and David Gregory agree that your quest for a big plane is turning into a PR mess, and ABC's Chris Cuomo calls it a case of "jet envy," it's time to fold your wings.Lauer raised the matter with David Gregory on this morning's "Today": "Let's talk about the size of the plane that Nancy Pelosi has requested from the Pentagon. Depending on the spin…
Olbermann Demonstrates Either Unbelievable Idiocy or Shameful Dishones
Those who bother analyzing the drivel regularly emanating from MSNBC’s “Countdown” never cease to be amazed by how low the star will go each night. On Tuesday, Keith Olbermann moved ever closer to journalism’s abyss.In his “Worst Person in the World” segment, Olbermann gave the gold medal to Accuracy in Media’s Cliff Kincaid for his coverage of Sen. Joe Biden’s potentially racist comments…