Politics - Dec. 9, 2009
In search of true news and critical analysis
Like the habits of news consumers, the news itself is in a state of evolution. But along the way, the news has become less informative and more persuasive, leading many to shape their beliefs by what they read, hear and watch.
Tags: news, fox news, newspaper, msnbc, cnn, local newspapers

Arts & Entertainment - Oct. 16, 2009
OnMedia: "We did this for a show," says Falcon
We'll be talking for a long time about the saga of the balloon boy, Falcon Heene, and what TV news channels should have done differently in the non-stop coverage of a story that turned out to be bogus.
Tags: falcon heene, cnn, msnbc, fox news channel, shepherd smith

Arts & Entertainment - Aug. 26, 2009
Ted Kennedy's death and the nature of TV news
The death overnight of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was not a shock. But when it was announced in the wee hours of Wednesday morning it was, indeed, breaking news. Hours later, however, the story was still "breaking" on MSNBC.
Tags: Ted Kennedy, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, breaking news

Arts & Entertainment - Dec. 2, 2008
Video of the Day: Jon Stewart nails it ... again
Though the election is over, the sharp folks at "The Daily Show" have not lost any mph on their fastball. In this clip, Stewart skewers the cable news networks.
Tags: jon stewart, the daily show, comedy central, fox news, msnbc

Politics - Nov. 3, 2008
Video of the Day: Affleck takes on Olbermann
Sen. John McCain turned in an amusing turn on the final "Saturday Night Live" before the presidential election, but Ben Affleck's over-the-top portrayal of MSNBC's Keith Olbermann was the highlight of the show.
Tags: countdown, msnbc, keith olbermann, saturday night live, ben affleck