CNBC's Carl Quintanilla hyped rice "rationing" on the April 24 NBC "Today Show." But his colleague, Erin Burnett, provided a little bit of perspective.
ABC's "World News With Charles Gibson" blamed the Second Amendment for Mexico's problem with drug smugglers' illegal firearms.
This week's episode takes a look at the environmental impact of the NBC "Today" show's "Where in the World is Matt Lauer?" specials. (Episode 115)
ABC "World News With Charles Gibson" examined the alleged dangers of artificial turf on April 17. One critic called the turf "a hazardous waste dump."
While ABC and CBS ignored a new report showing no air-travel fatalties for commercial airlines in 2007, NBC at least took a few seconds to acknowledge it.
No. 2 of the Business & Media Institute's "Nine Worst Business Stories." Feb. 26, 1989: "60 Minutes" reports on the cancer dangers of a chemical used on apples. The industry suffers from an…
No. 3 of the Business & Media Institute's "Nine Worst Business Stories." March 22, 2005: A California woman claimed to find a finger in her bowl of Wendy's chili. The report was a hoax.
No. 6 of the Business & Media Institute's "Nine Worst Business Stories." Dec. 21, 1980: "60 Minutes" reported on Jeeps' tendency to rollover. The story, which hurt sales, was based on "…
No. 5 of the Business & Media Institute's "Nine Worst Business Stories." Dec. 10, 1990: Connie Chung reported on the alleged dangers of silicone breast implants. A subsequent ban on them was…
No. 4 of the Business & Media Institute's "Nine Worst Business Stories." Nov. 23, 1986: "60 Minutes" cited "sudden acceleration" of Audi 5000s. The problem hurt sales but was later attributed…
No. 7 in the Business & Media Institute's "Nine Worst Business Stories." Nov. 17, 1992: NBC's "Dateline" alleged that GM trucks exploded in side crashes. The show staged demonstration footage…
No. 8 in the Business & Media Institute's list of the "Nine Worst Business Stories." April 6, 1996: Oprah Winfrey said she would never eat another burger due to mad-cow disease. Cattle…
No. 9 in the Business & Media Institute's list of the "Nine Worst Business Stories." Nov. 5, 1992: ABC's undercover report resulted in store closings and layoffs -- but also widespread…
Katie Couric's biased question about "The Nativity Story" earned her runner-up status for the "Dan Rather Memorial Award." MRC Gala
MSNBC's Chris Matthews earned runner-up status for the 2008 "Dan Rather Memorial Award" because of this chat. MRC Gala
Headline over an October 16, 2007 story by McClatchy News Service reporters Jay Price and Qasim Zein. MRC Gala
Bruce Springsteen earned runner-up status for the "Political Genius Award" based on a Today show appearance. The MRC’s “2008 DisHonors Awards: Roasting the Most Outrageously Biased Liberal…
Rosie O'Donnell earned runner-up status for the "Political Genius Award" thanks to her anti-American rantings. MRC Gala
Bill Maher's musings about an attempt to kill Vice President Richard Cheney won him the "Political Genius Award" at the 2008 DisHonors ceremony. MRC Gala
Geraldo Rivera earned runner-up status for the "Damn Those Conservatives Awards" because of his attack on blogger Michelle Malkin. MRC Gala
NBC's "Today Show" earned runner-up status for the "Damn Those Conservatives Award" because of its attack on Rush Limbaugh.
MSNBC's Keith Olbermann won the 2008 "Damn Those Conservatives Award" for his rabid attack on President Bush. MRC Gala
David Wright of ABC earned runner-up status for the "Barack Obama Gives A Thrill Up My Leg Award." MRC Gala
This exchange at an MSNBC-hosted debate won runner-up status for the "Barack Obama Gives A Thrill Up My Leg" Award at the MRC's 2008 DisHonors Awards.
MSNBC's Chris Matthews won the "Barack Obama Gives A Thrill Up My Leg Award" that is based on his quote about Obama. MRC Gala