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Jeff Poor | October 15, 2008

     As the media and Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama force-feed the country populism, National Public Radio (NPR) went back to the movement’s roots.

 

     Famed…

Jeff Poor | October 15, 2008

     As gas prices climbed during summer, broadcast networks relentlessly supplied an onslaught of high gas price segments. But as prices plummeted, ABC admitted that its gas price predictions were wrong.

     The Oct. 14 “World News…

Jeff Poor | October 15, 2008

     It doesn’t matter if the market goes up or down, the mainstream media is never satisfied.

 

     Earlier this year, all three broadcast networks expressed concern that higher…

Jeff Poor | October 14, 2008

     Is there still a possibility that if Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama loses this year’s election, Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., would make another run for the White House? According to Clinton, the chances are “close-to-…

Jeff Poor | October 14, 2008

     When coming under fire for promoting a left-of-center ideology just point the finger at President George W. Bush.

 

     Princeton economics professor and New York Times columnist…

Jeff Poor | October 14, 2008

     Logic might suggest that during economic hardship, charity would be one of the first casualties. But according to National Public Radio (NPR) that isn’t necessarily the case.

     NPR’s Oct. 13 “News…

Jeff Poor | October 14, 2008

     A slowdown in the growth of the size of government is a good thing – except for those who look upon government as the only solution to societal woes.

 

     That was the perspective…

Matthew Balan | October 14, 2008

The liberal news media has subjected Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin to intense scrutiny concerning her overall pro-life view on abortion, among other issues. On the other hand, they have been all but silent on Barack Obama's…

Jeff Poor | October 13, 2008

     The media have decided the economic distress helps Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama, Ill.

 

     Former ‘Nightly News’ and current “Meet the Press’ anchor Tom Brokaw…

Jeff Poor | October 13, 2008

     Government ownership of banks – it’s enough to make free-market capitalists cringe.

 

     However, CNBC “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer didn’t think “socialization” of banks was…

Lauren O'Reilly | October 13, 2008

     For anyone wary of government intervention in markets, CNN stoked your worries on Oct. 11.     "Your $$$$$" co-host Christine Romans called attention to the anxiety many people feel about the government's…

Jeff Poor | October 13, 2008

     American consumption is the root of the decline in U.S. power, according to billionaire George Soros.

 

     Soros was answering questions during a news conference at the World Bank…

Julia A. Seymour | October 10, 2008

     Reports of capitalism’s death have been greatly exaggerated by the news media.

     Take the Washington Post’s front-page “analysis” on Oct. 10 that warned the financial crisis “is claiming another casualty: American-style…

Jeff Poor | October 9, 2008

     Drastic times call for drastic measures and some of those measures were mentioned on CNBC immediately after the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) took a late session nose-dive to finish down 679 points, or roughly 7 percent.

Jeff Poor | October 9, 2008

     Capitalism works when parties make responsible business decisions. Just look at the First National Bank of Orwell in Orwell, Vt.

 

     “CBS Evening News” showcased fifth generation…

Jeff Poor | October 9, 2008

     As one of CNBC’s star personalities, “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer has often appeared on the financial cable network’s parent channel, NBC – and has had an even more prominent role during the global financial crisis.

     Cramer made…

Jeff Poor | October 9, 2008

     The media in the hip pocket of big oil and coal? Sounds like an outrageous claim given how much those industries get blasted on the networks. But that’s just what the CEO of the Al Gore’s Alliance for Climate Protection’s…

Julia A. Seymour | October 8, 2008

     The financial system has been the damsel in distress of the U.S. economy for weeks, and according to the media only one hero could save her: the government and its $700 billion “rescue package.”

 

BMI Staff | October 8, 2008
Media Endorse $700 Billion Economic 'Rescue' The financial system has been the damsel in distress of the U.S. economy for weeks, and…
Jeff Poor | October 8, 2008

     On the day when former American International Group Inc. (AIG) executives testified before the House Oversight Committee, reports surfaced that the company spent $440,000 on a retreat for independent agents. The trip occurred after the $85-…