Business As Usual For Big Media
At a citizen journalism conference organized by The Media Center, Big Media institutions are quickly coming to the realization that they are no longer in control. Some are taking it better than others. Richard Sambrook, director of the BBC World Service and Global News Division, told a conference the broadcaster's prominent use of video and other material contributed by ordinary citizens signaled…
Media Mimic DNC Chairman Dean’s Talking Points About DeLay Indictmen
Shortly after yesterday’s announcement of Rep. Tom DeLay’s (R-Tex) indictment for alleged campaign finance violations, the mainstream media began doing reports on the subject with largely similar content. A memo written by Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean posted at the Democratic Party’s website almost immediately after the announcement was made contained virtually the same “…
CBS Says DeLay Indictment is Bad News for Bush and House Republicans
Shortly after the indictment of Rep. Tom DeLay (R-Tex) was announced, CBS News’ Gloria Borger did a report on the possible impact of this incident on the current and future political landscape. Borger made it quite clear that this was very bad news for George W. Bush as well as House Republicans while suggesting that this will put more seats in play in the upcoming mid-term elections. Borger also…
Rather's Comforting Words for Mapes: 'F--k 'Em All
Mary Mapes, the CBS News producer fired for her role in Memogate, has come out with her new book, Truth and Duty : The Press, the President, and the Privilege of Power.
In it she mentions some encouraging words from Dan Rather, offering his support for her in her darkest hour.
I knew I could count on Dan. In tough situations, he became “fightin’ Dan,” someone who told us all to “never back up,…
Rather: CBS 'Doesn't Want Me to' Pursue Bush Guard Story
In a televised interview with former
CBSer Marvin Kalb, retired CBS anchor Dan Rather stated that his
network will not allow him to continue to pursue the story of
President Bush's Air Guard service.
"Straight-up, no Chaser, no," the
exiled anchor said when asked if he would consider filing a story
about it on the "60 Minutes" news magazine since he continues to
believe in it.
"CBS News…
CBS Affiliate Goes Ghost Hunting
There are some who would argue journalists don't do serious stories about religion. The respect for a higher power cherished by the majority in this country is not a voice represented in the newsroom. Some might think that even when religion is approached in a story, it is treated like wacky antics of the criminally insane. Well that just isn't true. You obviously don't care about black people…
New Film Stars Clooney as TV's Fred Friendly
The L.A. Times has a story up about a new "documentary-style film" about liberal CBS newsman Fred Friendly which features George Clooney in the leading role:The black-and-white documentary-style film, which Clooney co-wrote, produced, directed and in which he plays "See It Now" producer Fred
Friendly, won best screenplay for Clooney and Grant Heslov and best actor honors for David Strathairn…
