How the Russert Test Failed America How the Russert Test Failed America
Sure, he asked the tough questions. But why didn't he challenge the lies?
Jun 19, 2008 / Linda Hirshman
The Canonization of St. Tim The Canonization of St. Tim
It's hard to explain the media delirium over a newsman who gave the powerful a pass on Iraq.
Jun 19, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Donahue’s War Donahue’s War
Phil Donahue talks about his experience as a talk show host on MSNBC during the buildup to the invasion of Iraq.
Jun 18, 2008 / Rebecca MacNeice
Silence of the (MSM) Lambs Silence of the (MSM) Lambs
They enabled the Iraq catastrophe and now spin a self-flattering narrative to excuse their failings.
Jun 12, 2008 / Column / Eric Alterman
Say It Ain’t So, Joe Say It Ain’t So, Joe
Take a look at the qualities right-wing pundits so admire about dove-turned-hawk, Dem-turned-Republican Joe Lieberman.
May 29, 2008 / Column / Eric Alterman
Good Night and Good Luck Good Night and Good Luck
Pundits embrace the fantasy of Hillary Clinton's candidacy as foolishly as they embraced the Iraq War.
May 15, 2008 / Column / Eric Alterman
Pentagon Pundits Scandal: Ignored Pentagon Pundits Scandal: Ignored
Why is the media ignoring one of the biggest political scandals in recent memory?
Apr 28, 2008 / The Daily Show
Journalists Slam ABC Debate Tactics Journalists Slam ABC Debate Tactics
In an open letter to ABC News, a group of journalists and media analysts condemns the network's poor handling of the latest Clinton/Obama faceoff.
Apr 18, 2008 / Feature / The Nation
It’s a Scandal, All Right It’s a Scandal, All Right
Media pundits and bloggers bloviate when journalists make mistakes. But where is their outrage over the biggest fraud of all: the way the media followed Bush to war?
Mar 31, 2008 / Mary Mapes
YouTube for Smart People YouTube for Smart People
Big Think seeks to smarten up the Internet by getting up close and intellectual with the most creative thinkers alive.
Mar 31, 2008 / Feature / Ari Melber