Fox News — particularly O’Reilly — have always been quite savvy at “punching up” — that is, targeting entities that are well above their accepted station (i.e. their current debate with GE). Does claiming to be engaged in a “fight” with the White House serve their purpose? In terms of pleasing their audience it does — just hear the rabble rousers yell to their democratically elected representatives that they want their country back. From a publicity standpoint it’s a genius move — evil genius maybe.

Who : Brian Stelter and Steve Rendall What : Gelf Magazine’s Media Circus “The Corporate Influence on Cable News” Where : JLA Studios Art Gallery When August 13, 2009 Thumbs : Up When people talk about bias on cable news, they are usually referring to the political leanings of the networks’ hosts, pundits and reporters. But recently discussion has centered more on the bias imposed by corporate influence and interests. Steve Rendall says that cable news is a tricky term since there’s very little news as part of it.

CNN host Lou Dobbs can’t seem to get himself out of the media crosshairs since the birthers controversy began more than three weeks ago . Now, MarketWatch.com’s Jon Friedman is going so far as to claim Dobbs “has sold his journalistic soul to the devil.” In a column today, Friedman writes: Some observers believe that he genuinely feels and expresses outrage over the failures of the government to safeguard America. But I see his in-your-face broadcasting style as a distinct ratings grab.

Name: Matt Doyle Age: 22 Neighborhood: Hell’s Kitchen Occupation: Eric’s boyfriend from Gossip Girl is also an accomplished theater actor — he’s currently in Spring Awakening and will be in Bye Bye Birdie in the fall — and singer-songwriter. He makes his solo concert debut at Joe’s Pub on August 17. Who’s your favorite New Yorker, living or dead, real or fictional? John Lennon. He was pretty incredible. What’s the best meal you’ve eaten in New York? I cooked my first turkey dinner this past Thanksgiving.

Listen as FOX News’ Megyn asks White House Deputy Press Secretary if, when someone reports (snitches) someone by email to the White House, does the White House delete the name and address of the “snitcher.” Burton will not answer. Over and over Burton refuses to answer, Burton obfuscates. Kelly asks: “Do you purge and delete the emails? Megyn Kelly Amazing thing.

Filed under: Politics , Political Punditry During Keith Olbermann’s latest assault on Bill O’Reilly, in which he declares him “Worst Person in the World” for the umpteenth time, the MSNBC talker goes as far as calling for the firing of his Fox News counterpart. Keith, what are you thinking? … Read more   Permalink  |  Email this  |  Linking Blogs  |  Comments