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  Missing: Media Criticism of OPEC
 After oil spikes above $100 a barrel, condemnation of OPEC's decision to put less oil on the market nowhere to be found.
 
 
  Networks Forget Raul Castro's 'Economic Reforms' Include Drug Running
ABC says younger Castro could bring changes to Cuba even though they reported he was 'head of a major cocaine smuggling conspiracy' in 1990s.
 
 
  Dobbs Rants About Product Safety Chief's Comments
CNN host calls CPSC commissioner 'imbecilic' after she claims 'safety is not a trade issue.'
 
 
  NBC Prediction of $4 Gas Falls Way Short
'Street Signs' anchor Burnett's warned of price spike that never materialized.
 
 
  CNN Targets Gun Web Sites
Following college murders, reporter goes after company that has 'shocking' connection to two big shootings.
 
 
  Charles Barkley Calls Conservatives 'Fake Christians,' Likes Obamanomics
Former NBA star appears on CNN's 'The Situation Room' and says he is supporting Obama for economic reasons.
 
 
  'Today' Ignores Necessity of Airline Merger
Delta/Northwest merger portrayed as bad for consumers even though it could be in the best interest for both airlines.
 
 
  CNN Correspondent Asks ‘Where We Are in This Recession’
Ali Velshi’s report indicates recession is already underway as he looks to Bernanke and Paulson for answers.

 
 
  Consumer Confidence: Only News When It’s Low(er)
Just how low is consumer confidence – or how high? The media have historically focused on low reports while ignoring highs – and their own role in shaping opinions on the economy.

 
 
  Surprise: Despite Bleak Predictions, Retail Sales Climb in January
Even with 0.3 percent increase, ‘Morning Joe’ co-host remains convinced that economy is ‘heading’ for downturn.

 
 
  Couric: Stocks Too Risky? Try Stamps
‘Evening News’ anchor advocates ‘safer investment’ in postage stamps and portrays meager savings as profit.

 
 
  ABC: Housing Crisis Leading People to Burn Down Their Homes
Segment portrays home borrowers nearing foreclosure as high-risk for arson with extreme statements.
 
 
  $168-Billion Stimulus ‘Too Little, Too Late,’ Says Burnett on NBC
Texas congressman addresses CPAC audience immediately following McCain’s plea for conservatives support.
 
 
  Bush Defends Tax Policies Against Media Attack at CPAC
President explains how his tax policy helped grow the economy; criticizes liberal health care proposals.
 
 
  ElectionWatch: Paul Bashes McCain for Global Warming Alliance with Gore
Texas congressman addresses CPAC audience immediately following McCain’s plea for conservatives support.
 
 
  Media Gas Price Scares Running on Fumes
Predictions of fast-approaching $4-gallon gasoline are evaporating.
 
 
  The Biz Flog, Episode 104
‘MSNBC contributor says candidate must focus on war, ‘Islamofascism’ because ‘economy tanking.’
 
 
  Sen. Kerry Blames Tornados on Global Warming
Former Democratic presidential nominee blames ‘intense storms’ that have killed more than 50 on climate change.
 
 
  Buchanan: McCain ‘Will Make Cheney Look Like Gandhi’
‘MSNBC contributor says candidate must focus on war, ‘Islamofascism’ because ‘economy tanking.’
 
 
  The Worst-Case Economy Reporting Handbook
Media using extreme cases as examples of how bad the economy is for ‘average Americans.’
 
 
  Bartiromo Warns Recession Talk 'Begets More Weakness'
‘MSNBC contributor says candidate must focus on war, ‘Islamofascism’ because ‘economy tanking.’
 
 
  'GMA' Super Tuesday: Health Care, 'Recession' and Hillary in a Tutu
Anchor Robin Roberts lobs softball questions to Democratic presidential hopeful Clinton.
 
 
  Behar Blames Restaurants for Obesity, Declares People 'Victims' of Eating
'The View' co-host says restaurants, not overeaters, are to blame for obesity.
 
 
  'Today' Co-Host Vieira Loses Carbon-Belching Super Bowl Bet
Bet involves a plane flying around New York City with a 'Today' banner saying 'Giants Rule, Meredith Drools.'

 
 
  'World News' Criticizes Faith-Based Financial Adviser for Being Anti-Debt
Anchor Dan Harris says following Howard Dayton's Christian financial advice might mean 'radical belt-tightening.'
 
 
  A Tale of Two Cramers: CNBC Host Does Complete Reversal on Market Outlook
‘Mad Money’ host Jim Cramer predicts financial stocks will make ‘a fortune’ and there will be a ‘housing shortage a year from now.’
 
 
  Couric Calls CBS Business Reporter Mason the 'Grim Reaper'
'Evening News' business correspondent so rarely finds anything good to say about the U.S. economy that
even anchor notices.
 
 
  Slate.com Editor-in-Chief's Diagnosis: Bush Has a Learning Disability
Former Newsweek reporter doesn't accept the idea that we invaded Iraq to secure supplies of oil.'
 
 
  'American Morning' Gives the Super Bowl 'a Pass' for Consumers 'Feeling the Pinch'
CNN features a woman who lost her job, but tells reporter she would buy a high-ticket item 'at a good
sale price.'
 
 
  ElectionWatch: Hey Big Spender! Media Fail to Report Cost of Campaign Promises
Network coverage of presidential campaigns ignores the high price tag of many candidates' proposals
for taxpayers.
 
 
  The Biz Flog: Episode 103
‘Today’ Goes Green: The Remix
 
 
  Ex-Clinton Adviser Gergen: Economic Stimulus May Be ‘Far Too Little’
Gergen appears on CNN following SOTU address to criticize Bush’s grasp of the economy and stimulus
proposal.
 
 
  MSNBC’s Matthews Blames Higher Gold Prices on Ailing Bush Economy
‘Hardball’ host forgets how it was when he worked for Jimmy Carter.

 
 
  ABC Interprets Lower McDonald’s Sales as Recession Indicator
‘Golodryga: ‘ If Americans are saying goodbye to fast food, could we be saying hello to a recession?’.
 
 
  Oops! CBS Warns of Rough Day for Stocks, but Dow up Big
‘Early Show’ forecast of ‘rough morning’ for U.S. markets turns into a gain or 176 points.
 
 
  Countrywide CEO Gives Up $37.5 Million; ‘American Morning’ Complains It’s Not ‘Fair’
Anchor Kiran Chetry says CEO severance package agreed to by company’s boards of directors a ‘disconnect with Main Street.’

 
 
  ‘Nightly News’: 36 Miles a Gallon Not Quite Good Enough
Gas mileage of the Smart Car doesn’t impress anchor Lester Holt, says ‘it should be getting 50 to 60 miles a gallon.
 
 
  Bernanke Critics and Rate-Cut Proponents Quiet after French Banking Scandal
SocGen fraud may have caused European stock market fall that inspired Fed's emergency rate cut last week; Economist: 'There is way too much panic.'
 
 
  NBC's Lauer 'On the Prowl for Victims' in Environmental Crusade
'Today' host accosts shoppers at Manhattan grocery store to berate them about using plastic and paper bags.
 
 
  Networks Cheer: 'The Check Is in the Mail,' 'Cash Is on the Way'
Coverage is not concerned with the cost to taxpayers, but if checks can be cut in time and whether recipients will spend or save their 'rebates. '
 
  'Evening News' Report Warns of More (and Your) Unemployment
Despite gloomy prognosis of the economy, unemployment is not at recessionary levels.'
 
  'Today' Lights Up Your Life with Puff Piece on Replacing Bulbs
Vieira changes one light bulb in her house, praises government mandate for compact fluorescents, and forgets to mention her big boss profits from their sale.
 
  Media Stimulate Recession and Tax Rebate Frenzy by Twisting Fed Chairman's Words
Networks report Bernanke 'confirmed recession fears' even though he specifically said he is 'not forecasting recession.' '
 
  Daily Show Mocks Financial Media
Jon Stewart says business networks are ‘hot ladies talk[ing] money with bald dudes.’ '
    'World News' Spreads 'Main Street' Fear with Worst-Case Investing Scenario
'Report emphasizes potential losses from investing at the market peak last October.'
    'Today' Saves Energy, But Just for Today
NBC morning hosts carpool for one day to save the Earth, complaining the whole way that carpooling is lame and sarcastically comparing it to living in a tree. '
    CNBC's Jim Cramer Still Down on Fed After Three-Quarter-Point Rate Cut
''Mad Money' host challenges WSJ reporter Greg Ip for putting out contradictory stories on Fed leading up to the 'emergency' rate cut. '
    Zuckerman Compares Current 'Financial Crunch' to Great Depression
U.S. News & World Report editor-in-chief tells 'McLaughlin Group' viewers credit freeze is a problem 'nobody knows how to deal with.''
    'Street Sweetie' Burnett: Jim Cramer 'Certifiably' Crazy
'NBC News' favorite economic pundit takes 'crazy pills' according to talk show host Conan O'Brien. '
    Lauer Fears 'Rich' Might Get Some Tax Relief
'Today' host grills Treasury Secretary to make sure likely tax rebates will benefit only the lower and middle classes - despite the fact that 'rich' fork over most of the nation's revenue. '
    'Nightly News' Reports on Foreign Investment with Isolationist Tone
Segment neglects to explain foreign countries invest in the U.S. economy because it offers a good investing opportunity.
    Bernanke Says No Recession; U.S. Economy Will Show 'Resilience' in Long Term
Fed Chairman tells House Budget Committee a stimulus package could be needed to help the economy in
the short-term; food and energy prices should 'decelerate.'
    ABC Offers Tips to Secure the Job You'll Probably Lose Anyway
Morning scare-fest warns many jobs are in danger, suggests securing your position by boasting, kissing up.
    Cramer Calls for Media Balance on Recession Fears
While reversing his position on the economy from 'sunny skies' to 'recession,' Cramer says media should 'point out the positives with the negatives.'
    'Evening News' Pulls Out 'Great Depression' Comparison
CBS correspondent Mason compares banking woes to infamous history and offers no view from those who
think a recession might be averted.
    'Media Nearly Unanimous: 'Recession' Inevitable
Networks overwhelmingly predict recession in 2008 but ignore surveys of economists showing majority do
not expect recession.
    CNBC Blasts Greenspan for 'Greed' of Post-Fed Career
Report says former Fed chairman 'is acting incorrectly' for taking role at hedge fund.
    'Nightly News' Gives One Side of Antarctica Ice Changes
NBC environmental reporter points finger at man for landscape changes; doesn't acknowledge any other
possible factors or science.
    'Former General Electric CEO Welch Tells MSNBC 'No Recession'
No 'technical recession,' Welch says; Economic despair is 'unwarranted,' say experts.
    'Nightly News' Uses Anecdotal Evidence to Condemn Reverse Mortgages
Report contends elderly Hispanic woman who 'trusts people' was duped into agreeing to reverse
mortgage's terms.
    Bartiromo Upbeat about Free Enterprise on 'Tonight Show'
CNBC's 'money honey' refuses to talk down the economy and rejects idea of government bailout for bad
mortgages.
    'Early Show' Makes Carter Years Comparisons in One-Sided View of Economy
Bloomberg TV anchor appears on CBS only offering worst predictions in survey, ignoring the majority,
who say no recession in 2008.