Business Articles

Networks Link Economy to Depression/Recession; No Wonder We're Depressed

1/17/2007 4:56 PM ET
The 2006 collapse never came, so now journalists are looking to 2007 to make their gloomy predictions look smart.

USA Today Finds Negative Slant to Falling Gas Prices

1/17/2007 4:24 PM ET
Reporter Hagenbaugh fails to tell readers that 'consumer rights' watchdog is liberal, conspiracy theorist.

Network Silence Greets Announcement of Chavez's Hostile Oil Industry Takeover

1/15/2007 5:44 PM ET
Media continue to ignore or downplay significance of socialist Chavez's control of oil reserves.

Viewers Get No Holiday from CNN's Energy Price Concerns

1/15/2007 5:08 PM ET
Prices at the pump decrease, but CNN's 'In The Money' still worried about what increases might mean for consumers.

CNN's Sylvester Unfairly Presented, Quickly Dismissed Economist's Views on Medicare

1/12/2007 5:59 PM ET
'Lou Dobbs Tonight' reporter scoffed that 'common sense' trumped pharmaceutical economics expert's conclusions on Medicare 'negotiation.'

NBC's Williams Ignores Heavy Cost of $2.5-million 'Big Victory' for Katrina Victims

1/12/2007 4:01 PM ET
AP, NY Times report that case could encourage holdouts for hefty court rewards.

ABC Says 'Millions of Americans' Have Been 'Waiting' For Congress to Boost Their Pay

1/11/2007 3:28 PM ET
But fewer than 500,000 make minimum wage, and research shows two-thirds of workers earn more than the minimum within a year of starting their jobs.

Baby, It's Warm Outside

1/10/2007 3:56 PM ET
Unseasonable winter weather on the East Coast leads to media global warming frenzy.

Baby, It's Warm Outside

1/10/2007 3:00 PM ET

Dobbs Takes Left Turn on Private Highway Investment

1/10/2007 2:50 PM ET
Reporter Lisa Sylvester selectively edited interview of free market advocate

Journalists Snow Public with Avalanche of Warming Reports

1/10/2007 2:16 PM ET
It's 'balmy,' it's golf weather and media claim 'it's the end of the world.'

'Once and For All' Lasts Just 72 Hours

1/9/2007 3:15 PM ET
NBC does about-face on global warming after scientist tells anchor it's not responsible for balmy Northeast.

CNN's 'In the Money' Begins Year with Gloomy Predictions

1/8/2007 6:29 PM ET
Speculation covers oil prices, housing, unemployment.

ABC's Redeker Complains of Budget Cuts to Amtrak

1/8/2007 3:48 PM ET
Reporter leaves out critics of the subsidized system, where taxpayers foot the bill for travelers.

CBS's Winter of Discontent

1/5/2007 4:12 PM ET
Reporter Bowers gripes about warm temps, but as last winter set in, her network hyped energy prices in cold weather.

CBS News Complains of Lackluster Christmas Shopping Season

1/5/2007 3:13 PM ET
But strong growth in jobs, wages and Internet sales belies reporter's slant.

NBC, CNN Leave Out Hurricane Expert's View on Global Warming

1/4/2007 8:11 PM ET
Retiring NOAA meteorologist Max Mayfield doubts global warming is to blame for intense hurricane seasons.

Democrats: There Is Such a Thing as Too Much Regulation

1/3/2007 4:42 PM ET
The media have missed a big story: Democratic politicians attacking Sarbanes-Oxley for punishing businesses and workers.

Journalists Agree It's Time for Democrats' 'First 100 Hours'

1/3/2007 4:36 PM ET
Media have long provided uncritical support of liberal agenda, from minimum wage hike to universal health care.

CBS's Alfonsi Shakes Up Audience with Drinking Survey

1/3/2007 2:54 PM ET
'Evening News' report an intoxicating mix of hype and anti-industry activists.

ABC Double-Doses Attack on Private Health Care

1/3/2007 2:39 PM ET
Biased coverage in favor of government health care continues on 'World News' while 'Nightline' turns critical eye on Wal-Mart clinics.

CNN Business Reporter Says Minimum Wage 'Simply Not Fair'

1/2/2007 12:39 PM ET
'American Morning's' Ali Velshi pushes liberal talking points on minimum wage.

Christmas Shopping Season a 'Fizzle?'

12/27/2006 12:20 PM ET
An increase of 6.5 percent leaves networks unsatisfied.

New York Times Warns of 'Scant Progress' on Women's Pay

12/26/2006 5:50 PM ET
Leonhardt story leads with worst data, buries how pay gap has narrowed.

ABC Even Complains About Charity

12/26/2006 2:02 PM ET
'World News Tonight with Charles Gibson' finds controversy instead of Christmas cheer.

'Today' Show Gift: A Balanced Auto Story

12/22/2006 1:38 PM ET
Report should remind other media that not all car companies are going south this winter.

CNN Calls for Government Action on Rising Child Care Expenses

12/21/2006 2:28 PM ET
'Lou Dobbs Tonight' reporter gives no context for one family's day care costs.

They Say They Want a Revolution: Privately-Run Public Schools

12/20/2006 4:41 PM ET
But major media ignore or downplay some of commission's key recommendations for improved education in America.