Balloon Boy's Transfixing Effect On The Media()
October 19, 2009 The saga of "Balloon Boy" (or Falcon Heene, as he's known to his new friends at the Larimer Co., Colo., sheriff's office) proved irresistible to the media last Thursday — especially the 24-hour cable news channels, which went into commercial-free crisis mode for more than an hour.
'New York Times' Considers Risk And New Revenue()
July 19, 2009 The newspaper long held up as the exemplar of American print journalism is exploring ways both large and small to alter its financial model. Two new examples have surfaced in recent days.
Fox News Thrives In The Age Of Obama()
March 23, 2009 Liberals may be ascendant around much of the nation — in control of both houses of Congress, a majority of governors' mansions and, of course, the White House — but times could hardly be better at the Fox News Channel, the cable channel liberals love to hate.
On 'Daily Show,' Stewart, Cramer Get Serious()
March 13, 2009 The running feud between Comedy Central's Jon Stewart and CNBC came to a head Thursday when the financial network's Jim Cramer appeared on Stewart's Daily Show. Cramer accepted many of Stewart's critiques but argued the network's reporters and analysts did their best to convey the news of the financial world.
Where Were The Media As Wall Street Imploded?()
March 9, 2009 There are plenty of people to share the blame for the collapse of the nation's financial system. But whether the media played an appropriate role in reporting on the health and status of the financial industry is a tough question. Some argue coverage was overlooked; others say it was incomplete.
Bartiromo Goes In For The Kill()
January 29, 2009 The transition from the age of bashing the media to the age of eulogizing the media may be in full swing, but CNBC's Maria Bartiromo shows that, dead or alive, the standards for good journalism are unchanging.
Coverage Alternates Between Giddy, Restrained()
January 20, 2009 Amid drowning rhetoric from media pundits leading up to President Barack Obama's inauguration, anchors and analysts cast about, sometimes in unexpected ways Tuesday, seeking to capture the moment as some 2 million spectators crowded the National Mall to watch the ceremony.
Brit Hume To Step Down As Fox News Anchor()
November 6, 2008 The longtime journalist plans to leave the nightly news anchor chair later this year to become a part-time pundit. Hume says he wants to devote more time to golf, grandchildren and Bible study — and that he's tired of the partisan sniping in Washington.
Media Report Election With Restraint — And A Wink()
November 4, 2008 The networks didn't jump the gun calling any states before they were closed. But emotions shone through as anchors offered projections and reported the home stretch of the historic 2008 presidential election.
The Hatchet And The Scalpel: A Debate Parable()
October 16, 2008 John McCain and Barack Obama clashed Wednesday night at a debate over kitchen table issues. McCain displayed his ability and eagerness to strike, while Obama drew blood with pinprick precision. And he may have scored points by not going in for the kill.
About Media Circus
Media Circus is a periodic column by David Folkenflik, media correspondent for National Public Radio.
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