Jeff Poor

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'Hannah Montana Scandal': CBS Whines about Ticket Cost

Reporter claims she can't take kids to show because of price, so regulation must be the answer.

Rather Blasts 'Huge Corporations' that Intrude into Newsrooms

Former 'CBS Evening News' anchor blames corporations, Internet and 9/11 for changes in media climate.

After-Thanksgiving Weekend Sales Stronger Than Predicted

Retail sales show big gains, although several media outlets warned of the worst.

ABC Exaggerates Thanksgiving Costs to Show Traditional Feast Will Gobble Wallets

Cost of a typical Thanksgiving dinner still a bargain, some say, and when adjusted for inflation, costs are actually down.

Brokaw: Washington Post Print Paper 'Probably' Dead in 10 Years

Former NBC anchor told Washington audience newspaper would be digital by 2018.

Networks: Holiday Sales No Reason for 'Ho, Ho, Ho'

CBS continues trend as most downbeat of network newscasts for economic coverage.

Investors' Circle CEO Calls for Government to Spend $1 Trillion

Left-wing executive uses Iraq war as an excuse to spend another trillion taxpayers' bucks on 'clean energy,' 'sustainable food' and other causes.

Networks Still Don't Get Foreclosure Stats Correct

CBS, ABC and NBC predictably report foreclosures, but give differing statistics on evening news broadcasts.

'GMA' Adores the Tax-the-Rich Populism of Warren Buffett

Nation's second-richest man is beloved by journalists for his class warfare rhetoric when it comes to 'taxes and fairness.'

Wal-Mart's 'Solid' Holiday Forecast Has 'World News' Bearish on Economy

Stocks soar on positive news about the world's largest retailer, but ABC manages to find a downside.

'Early Show' Scares Viewers about Packaged Meat

CBS warns about carbon monoxide as an additive in meat packaging, but fail to show it has a health advantage.

Global Warming Bill Could Cost Every U.S. Man, Woman and Child Up to $494 Annually

Estimate forecasts Lieberman-Warner bill being debated in the Senate would cost $4 trillion to $6 trillion over 40 years.

'Today' Tells Viewers Fall in the Stock Market Can Be a Good Thing

CNBC personal finance expert Suze Orman explains the 'buy low and sell high' strategy is best for long-term investors.

CBS 'The Early Show' Tells Only Half of the Devalued Dollar Story

Business correspondent Anthony Mason neglects weak dollar's positive effect on exports and idea that it may be undervalued.

CNBC Anchor's 'Gut Feeling' Says No Recession

'Face of CNBC' Maria Bartiromo tells 'Today' she has doubts about economic downturn despite gloom and doom reporting.

CNN Warns: 'Don't Eat Your iPhone'

Medical correspondent Gupta warns Apple's iPhone and iPod products contain traces of dangerous chemicals.

Ron Paul Says Federal Reserve 'Robbed' Americans of their Wealth

Texas congressman takes shots at the Federal Reserve during Chairman Bernanke's testimony.

Cramer II: Cuomo 'Throwing Gasoline' on Housing Market Fire

CNBC 'Mad Money' host attacks New York AG Cuomo on 'Today,' Predicts $4 a gallon gas in six weeks.

Swedish Study: Men to Blame for Global Warming

Research holds women accountable also, saying they spend '20 times as much on hygiene products.'

CNBC's Cramer: New York AG Cuomo a 'Communist'

'Mad Money' host complains liberal, pro-regulatory attorney general destroying the lending market.