Ken Shepherd

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American Morning Comes Down with the Flu

CNNs Soledad OBrien warns of a pandemic virus despite evidence to the contrary.

CNN Prescribes an End to Free Medicine Samples

In the Money crew fails to identify doctor as pro-socialized medicine, though he thinks the free market is what ails health care in America.

60 Minutes Has Visions of Waterworld

CBS reporter drowns out dissent in one-sided climate change piece.

Diamond In the Rough

USA Today report on coal mining jobs breaks the medias negative mold on the industry.

CNN Anchor Worries Ports Outsourced to Terrorists

Lou Dobbs Tonight hypes fear, excludes defenders of Arab port company

CNNs In the Money Continues Love Affair with Class Warfare

Host calls CEO pay mind-boggling; guest adds that its disgraceful.

Study Takes Bite Out of Media Claims about Low-Fat Diets

A new, larger-sample study refutes previous report linking diet to cancer prevention.

Newscasts See Budget Filled with Substantial Cuts

But government continues to grow and actual reductions amount to a tiny part of the budget.

Look, Ma Bell, No Competition

CBS sees resurrection of telephone monopoly and bills going up, while other networks give free-market perspective that competition can lower bills.

Broadcasters Ignore or Distort Solid Job Report

ABC and CBS ignore 4 1/2-year unemployment low of 4.7 percent while CNN finds results mixed at best.

USA Today Insists Mine Safety Fines Arent High Enough

The untold story, however, is the trend toward increased safety and higher productivity in American mines.

6-Year Low in Unemployment Claims Draws Yawns from Media

Networks ignore the story while major newspapers downplay it.

ABC Stuck in a Moment of One-Sided Coverage

World News Tonight features Bonos call for more foreign aid, but no critics of corrupt African governments.

Newspapers Saw the U.S. Budgets Slightly Smaller Shadow

Its five more years of drastic cuts, say The Washington Post and New York Times

Media Emphasize Exxon Profit, Restart Focus on Windfall Taxes

But study finds Uncle Sam makes a killing off gas taxes already.

CNN Plugs Study Showing Partisan Divide Causes Confusion about Economy

But 30 minutes later network showcases a liberal economic critic without noting her ideology.

ABCs Lisa Stark Goes After Oil Profits

Reporter portrays an oil tax advocate as consumer champion.