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Peacock Plugs Polygamy

admin — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Krista West

Do you have a spouse? Would you like another one? How about three more?

On Sept. 23, the Today Show interviewed Kody Brown and his four wives. Brown and his “plural family” are the stars of TLC's new show “Sister Wives.” In the nine minute interview Brown and his wives were given free rein to speak about their lifestyle.

Once Again, NBC Slams Banks for Profiting

admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:07:26 +0000

Catherine Maggio

The banks are profiting once again and Meredith Vieira is livid about it. During her July 21 interview with President Obama, Vieira questioned Obama about the banks having the audacity to do what taxpayers bailed them out to do: profit.

“You know I wanted to ask you about Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan reporting these big profits in the second quarter,” Vieira told Obama as they walked through the White House. “And they're talking about bonuses for their employees. People hear that, taxpayers, and they're very frustrated.”

Stephanopoulos Empathizes with Obama's 'Tough Dilemma' --3/17/2009

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Brent Baker

1. Stephanopoulos Empathizes with Obama's 'Tough Dilemma'

Vieira Balks on Union Role in Auto Crisis

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:00:19 +0000

Nathan Burchfiel

Amidst all the media finger-pointing over the American automaker crisis, the union representing car builders has by and large received a free pass. The trend continued Dec. 8 when NBC “Today” co-host Meredith Vieira interviewed United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger.

Pelosi Dodges Drilling Question; Blames Bush for Economic Downturn

admin — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:52:16 +0000

Jeff Poor

When Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D.-Calif.) took the role of Speaker of the House on January 4, 2007, the national average price of gas was $2.33 a gallon, according to the Energy Information Administration. Now the average price is hovering around $4 a gallon.

But Pelosi deserves no part of the blame, she told NBC “Today” co-anchor Meredith Vieira during an interview that aired July 28.

McClellan Tells ABC & CBS: 'Intrigued' by Obama, May Vote for Him --5/30/2008

Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Brent Baker

1. McClellan Tells ABC & CBS: 'Intrigued' by Obama, May Vote for Him

Global Warming Censored

admin — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:32:00 +0000

Dan Gainor

Julia A. Seymour

See Executive Summary

Correction Appended

So much for that job requirement of balance and objectivity. When it came to global warming the media clearly left out dissent in favor of hype, cute penguins and disastrous predictions.

"They [penguins] are charismatic, endearing and in serious trouble," warned NBC's Anne Thompson on the Dec. 12, 2007, "Nightly News." Thompson didn't include any disagreement.

'Today' Co-Host Vieira Loses Carbon-Belching Super Bowl Bet

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:18:28 +0000

Jeff Poor

“Do as we say, not as we do,” should be NBC’s “Today” show motto.

After going out of the way to show how environmentally conscious they were in a “going green” series, the cast of NBC’s “Today” abandoned that as part of a Super Bowl bet.

After the New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl on February 3, co-anchor Meredith Vieira had to make good on a bet she lost with “Today” co-anchor Matt Lauer.

'Today' Lights Up Your Life with Puff Piece on Replacing Bulbs

admin — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:51:55 +0000

Nathan Burchfiel

In the second installment of its “Today Goes Green” series telling you how to live your life, NBC’s “Today” show on January 23 promoted compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), an efficient light bulb meant to replace traditional incandescent bulbs.

But like the first installment, on carpooling, which aired January 22, this “small step we can all take to help Mother Earth” is good enough for the average American viewer, but maybe not for the show’s hosts.

'Today' Saves Energy, But Just for Today

admin — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:09:18 +0000

Nathan Burchfiel

Building off the popularity of its “Ends of the Earth” jet-setting extravaganza in November, the “Today” show on January 22 kicked off a four-day series called “Today Goes Green” to encourage viewers to be more environmentally friendly.

NBC Highlights 'Life-Long Republican' Caucusing for Obama, But... --1/3/2008

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0000

Brent Baker

1. NBC Highlights 'Life-Long Republican' Caucusing for Obama, But...

NBC's Vieira Wants CEO to Guarantee No More Flights Will Be Cancelled

admin — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 21:34:13 +0000

Stuart James

In the latest CEO hot-seat interview, NBC’s Meredith Vieira asked Northwest CEO Douglas Steenland to guarantee that nothing would ever mess with his airline’s flights again.

“Do you fly to San Francisco by any chance?” the host of NBC’s “Today” show asked on the August 15 program. “OK, I have to go out there, are you going to promise me, guarantee me, that if I buy a ticket at the end of August you won’t cancel that flight?”

Worshiping Gaia and the Goracle

admin — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0000

David Niedrauer

The media are now official flacks for global warming hysteria.

Networks and major newspapers alike are showering credulous coverage on the upcoming worldwide Live Earth concerts. Featuring Al Gore, Madonna and other celebrities, Live Earth's 6,000 events will kick off Saturday in Australia, with eight major concerts scheduled to take place on seven continents.

DeLay Hits Vieira: 'I Didn't Know You Spoke for American People' --3/21/2007

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0000

Brent Baker

1. DeLay Hits Vieira: 'I Didn't Know You Spoke for American People'

Nets Champion Gore's Oscar as 'Springboard' to Presidential Bid --2/27/2007

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 05:00:00 +0000

Brent Baker

1. Nets Champion Gore's Oscar as 'Springboard' to Presidential Bid