Jeff Poor

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CNBC Blasts Greenspan for 'Greed' of Post-Fed Career

Report says former Fed chairman 'is acting incorrectly' for taking role at hedge fund.

'Nightly News' Gives One Side of Antarctica Ice Changes

NBC environmental reporter points finger at man for landscape changes; doesn't acknowledge any other possible factors or science.

Former General Electric CEO Welch Tells MSNBC 'No Recession'

No 'technical recession,' Welch says; Economic despair is 'unwarranted,' say experts.

'Nightly News' Uses Anecdotal Evidence to Condemn Reverse Mortgages

Report contends elderly Hispanic woman who 'trusts people' was duped into agreeing to reverse mortgage's terms.

Albright: Bush 'One of the Worst Presidencies' in History

Former Secretary of State pegs global warming and adjusting to globalization as goals for next president.

Bartiromo Upbeat about Free Enterprise on 'Tonight Show'

CNBC's 'money honey' refuses to talk down the economy and rejects idea of government bailout for bad mortgages.

ElectionWatch: Obama Proposes Tax Hike as Part of Economic Stimulus Plan

After being pressed by 'American Morning' anchor, Democratic presidential hopeful says tax increase on wealthy would 'bolster our fiscal situation.'

'Early Show' Makes Carter Years Comparisons in One-Sided View of Economy

Bloomberg TV anchor appears on CBS only offering worst predictions in survey, ignoring the majority, who say no recession in 2008.

CBS Does Turnabout on Mercury-based Thimerosal's Link to Autism

Seven months prior, 'Evening News' gave a slanted report about autistic hardship blamed on thimerosal.

Even CNBC Stock Analyst Assumes Recession is a Foregone Conclusion

'Squawk Box' regular David Faber expresses concern over business spending.

Thomas Accuses Bloggers of 'Deterioration' of Journalism in Iraq War

Technological advances in media business, especially blogging, upset 'dean of the White House press corps.'

Leno's Success Prompts Union Writing Controversy

NY Times reports witness heard union rep give Leno permission to proceed with writing 'Tonight Show' monologue.

Networks Ignore Business Side of Strike, Even Though They Are the Business

One striking writer blasts Huckabee's late-night appearance, saying 'Jesus wouldn't cross' a picket line.

Cramer: The Fed 'Wants a Recession'

CNBC 'Mad Money' host accuses Fed of 'punishing' public with gradual rate cuts.

Year in Review: Who's Right, Who's Wrong with 2007 Predictions

BusinessWeek survey of economists and stock pickers from late 2006 gauges accuracy of guesses from the experts media rely on.

NBC Blames Mortgages and Unemployment, but Not Borrowers for Debt

'Nightly News' cites subprime mess and other factors, but leaves out personal responsibility for credit card delinquencies.

'World News' Blasts Medicare Competitors in One-Sided Story

ABC continues to make case for public-controlled health care, this time by bashing private Medicare plans and scaring seniors.

Media Use Strong GDP as Basis for 'Recession'

Commerce Dept. confirms last month's 4.9 percent growth forecast, but media make their own forecast.

'Cramer Claus:' Bernanke Gets a Lump of 'High-Sulfur Stinky Coal'

CNBC host offers disapproval of Fed chief, six weeks after making incorrect prediction about oil and gas prices.