Media Myths

The Top 10 Economic Myths of 2011

Frenchy — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:26:58 +0000

This year the media's myth were wide-ranging: from conspiracy theories about economic sabotage, to overpopulation panic and Occupy Wall Street's mantra 'We are the 99 percent.'

Julia A. Seymour

Each year the Business & Media Institute looks back on the year's news and selects the top 10 worst economic myths.

Here is our 2011 list:

10. Congress took a "machete" to the budget in August.
9. In order to win, the GOP wants to sabotage the economy.
8. Who cares about a Soros' sponsored effort to remake global economy?
7. With 7 billion on the planet, it's time to panic.
6. Apocalypse Al is a "genius," and climate change is a real threat.

The Top 10 Economic Myths of 2010

admin — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 19:28:00 +0000

Julia A. Seymour

Each year the Business & Media Institute looks back on the year's news and selects the top 10 worst economic myths. Here is our 2010 list:

10. GM Repayment Shows Taxpayer Bailout Worked

9. All the Economy Needs is More Stimulus

8. Soda is Like Cocaine and Ads Cause Obesity

7. Obama the Tax Cutter

6. The Tea Parties are Astroturf, but Green Groups Aren't.

5. Despite Largest Budget in History, Obama is Fiscally Conservative

4. Lack of Press Freedom in Gulf Doesn't Point to Obama

The Media's Top 10 Worst Economic Myths of 2009

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:13:00 +0000

Julia A. Seymour

Each year the Business & Media Institute looks back on the year's news and selects the top 10 worst economic myths. Here is our 2009 list:

10. CBS, NY Times Support Ecuadorian Shakedown of U.S. oil company

9. Media Fail to Scrutinize Obama’s Job Claims

8. Government Stimulus is the Answer to Our Economic Problems

7. No Tax Increases for the Middle Class

6. The Recession was Over … by July.

5. Cash for Clunkers was a ‘Success’

Media Myth: Networks Ignore Trillion-Dollar Price Tag of Climate Cap Bill

admin — Thu, 28 May 2009 21:08:00 +0000

Julia A. Seymour

The media love to fret over global warming, but now that a trillion-dollar scheme to address global warming could be just around the corner the networks have been curiously quiet.

On May 21, the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed a bill to cap carbon emissions and create an artificial trading market. The network news media didn’t mention it, but critics say the legislation would be a “huge threat to American prosperity and freedom.”

Media Myth: Networks Ignore Trillion-Dollar Price Tag of Climate Cap Bill

admin — Thu, 28 May 2009 20:39:18 +0000

Julia A. Seymour

The media love to fret over global warming, but now that a trillion-dollar scheme to address global warming could be just around the corner the networks have been curiously quiet.

Media Myth: Networks Stick to Warming Theme Despite Avalanche of Chilling News

admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:55:00 +0000

Julia A. Seymour

Temperatures have plummeted to record or near-record lows in 32 states this winter. On March 2, a global warming protest in Washington, D.C. was buried by nearly a foot of snow. And a new study warns that the Earth could be in for a 30-year cooling trend. Reality is not cooperating with the network news’ global warming theme, yet reporters are unwilling to even discuss the possibility that the Earth is cooling.

Media Myth: Networks Stick to Warming Theme Despite Avalanche of Chilling News

admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:19:10 +0000

Julia A. Seymour

Reality is not cooperating with the network news’ global warming theme, yet reporters are unwilling to even discuss the possibility that the Earth is cooling.

Media Mum on Barney Frank's Fannie Mae Love Connection

admin — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:29:00 +0000

Jeff Poor

Are journalists playing favorites with some of the key political figures involved with regulatory oversight of U.S. financial markets?

MSNBC’s Chris Matthews launched several vitriolic attacks on the Republican Party on his Sept. 17, 2008, show, suggesting blame for Wall Street problems should be focused in a partisan way. However, he and other media have failed to thoroughly examine the Democratic side of the blame game.

Media Myth: Nine Worst Business Stories

admin — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:55:00 +0000

Nathan Burchfiel

9WorstFinal1.pdf

Some of the toughest obstacles American businesses face come not from other companies

Crude Coverage

admin — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:38:00 +0000

Nathan Burchfiel

The media are awash with historical flashbacks. Is this the worst economy since the Great Depression? Or is it a repeat of ’70s-era financial woes? For the most part, the comparisons have been less than accurate. But there’s one the media have missed: an old villain from the ’70s causing Americans grief over oil and gas.

The Medias Top 10 Economic Myths of 2007: Executive Summary

admin — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 23:50:00 +0000

Dan Gainor

Julia A. Seymour

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The Medias Top 10 Economic Myths of 2007

admin — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 23:21:00 +0000

BMI Staff

See Executive Summary

10. Airlines are solely to blame for the unfriendly skies.
Media myth: Blame the airlines for all those flight delays; never mind the obsolete government-run agency creating the gridlock.

Gassing Up

admin — Wed, 09 May 2007 20:56:00 +0000

Dan Gainor

See Executive Summary

Gassing Up: Executive Summary

admin — Wed, 09 May 2007 20:55:00 +0000

Dan Gainor

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Gas prices have again passed $3 a gallon. But Americans should be used to high prices by now – the mainstream media have been warning them of $4, $5 and even $6 a gallon for more than two years. According to a May 7, 2007, CNN poll, “more than three quarters of Americans” think they'll have to pay more than $4 a gallon this year. It’s no wonder. The media have been telling viewers that for years.

Americas Big Dam Problem

admin — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 22:35:00 +0000

Dan Gainor

While environmentalists claim to battle for renewable energy, dams that provide renewable power to 10 percent of the United States have come under increasing attack.