Nathan Burchfiel

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NY Times Columnist Acknowledges Media Feed Economy Fear

Writer blames digital age, 24-hour news cycle for spreading worry further, faster.

NBC Discovers Union Role in Auto Industry Turmoil

Unlike most other coverage, 'Today' segment highlights UAW contracts as 'albatross' for Big Three.

Cramer: Depression Comparisons are 'Scare Tactics'

CNBC 'Mad Money' host backtracks on Depression warnings, urges calm amid recession.

Networks Gloss Over Geithner's Past, Ignore Criticism

Broadcast journalists pave way for Obama's Treasury Secretary by praising history, forgetting involvement in Lehman collapse.

Networks Back Big Three Bailout

As with mortgage bailout, broadcast news outlets support government rescue of failing auto makers.

'Today' Unveils 'Water Footprint' Alarmism

NBC morning show obsesses over resource, compares H2O to financial crisis.

'Today' Revives Carbon-Spewing 'Ends of the Earth' Special

NBC morning show misses irony in emitting tons of carbon to travel globe for climate change special.

Networks Obsess Over Polls, Limit Substantive Coverage

'Big three' cover campaign horse race, surveys nearly eight times more than policy proposals.

NBC's Snyderman: Vaccine-Autism Link 'Not Controversial'

'Today' medical editor defends pharmaceuticals against activists who 'hijacked' debate, warns against polio and measles outbreaks.

Financial Times Highlights Ethanol 'Bubble'

British publication does what U.S. media won't, connects high prices to government-mandated biofuel.

Cramer: Bailout Opponents 'Don't Know What They're Talking About'

CNBC host says economic experts calling for patience and calm in rescue package would bring about Great Depression II.

Bartiromo Says Bailout 'Not About Wall Street Firm'

CNBC host suggest Treasury secretary explain how bailout would help average Americans.

Stephanopoulos Wonders: Did McCain Blow Up Bailout for Credit?

Media join Democrats to question GOP nominee's motives in suspending campaign to focus on financial issues.

'Today' Has No Love for Hershey's Kisses

NBC morning show rolls out another economic indicator cheaper chocolate.

CNN Parrots Dems on Republicans and Economy

Cable network promotes negative economic news; wrongly accuses GOP of avoiding the issue.

CBS Gives Downbeat Spin of Bush Economy

'Evening News' cites 'economy in shambles' as stain on presidential record.

CBS, NBC Fawn Over Obama, Ignore GPD Boost

ABC reports swifter than expected growth, but reminds viewers 'dollar is so weak.'

NBC Attacks Online Dealmakers

'Today' accuses special offer clubs of misleading customers who don't read the 'fine print.'

Obama Fundraiser Criticizes Candidate's Tax Proposals

Supporter predicts lowered capital gains tax plan from Democratic presidential candidate as race continues

ABC, CBS Praise Return and 'Reverse' of Harry & Louise

Broadcast networks incorrectly suggest famous opponents of universal health care now support expansion of government.