ABC was the only broadcast network to mention the 3.3-percent increase in GDP for the second quarter of 2008. Aug. 28, 2008.
ABC "World News" anchor Charles Gibson wonders if "we" were too quick to embrace the HPV vaccine.
Former President Jimmy Carter showed CNN's John Roberts that his memory is still solid by recalling a 28-year-old snub. August 27, 2008.
"Today" show correspondent Natalie Morales attacked online dealmakers and defended consumers who didn't read the "fine print" and later regretted signing up for special offers. Aug. 26, 2008.
CBS "Evening News" praised the return of once anti-universal health care couple Harry and Louise, and incorrectly reported the ad pairing has "changed sides" in the debate. August 19, 2008.
NBC's Tom Costello has been one of few reporters to give nuclear energy a fair shake in mainstream coverage. July 19, 2008.
The CBS "Evening News" -- and many other network news show -- has virtually ignored the potential benefits of increasing nuclear energy, even when they featured prominent anti-nuke activists.…
FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell discussed the potential effect of the "fairness doctrine" on Web sites with the Business & Media Institute and Eyeblast.tv on Aug. 12.
And ABC reports on the network's own global warming poll ignored some numbers that suggest Americans aren't buying into the hype. Aug. 9, 2008.
The CBS 'Evening News' predicted the death of suburbia based on 15-year-old doom-and-gloom predictions. Aug. 7, 2008.
CNN correspondent Allan Chernoff criticized oil company profits in an "American Morning" segment Aug. 1, 2008.
"Good Morning America" featured a report from the liberal, anti-business Center for Science in the Public Interest aimed at restaurants kid's menus. Aug. 4, 2008.
"World News" anchor Charles Gibson noted that, contrary to an April "World News" report, synthetic turf fields do not contain harmful levels of lead. July 30, 2008.
Business & Media Institute Vice President Dan Gainor talked about network coverage of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as well as oil prices, on the July 30, 2008, CBN "Newswatch."
CNN's Allan Chernoff was one of few journalists not to report the inflated statistic that 2 million Americans would benefit from the increased minimum wage. The real number is much smaller. From…
The CBS "Evening News" delivered a hit piece on payday lenders July 28, 2008.
Business and Media Institute Assistant Editor Nathan Burchfiel criticized media sensationalism over the emergency landing of a Qantas jet July 25.
ABC "Good Morning America" reporter David Muir exaggerated the danger of an emergency landing for a Qantas flight on July 25.
NBC "Nightly News" anchor Brian Williams compared the IndyMac bank failure to the bank run in the classic Great Depression movie "It's a Wonderful Life." July 14, 2008.
Reporters on ABC and CBS admitted that former Sen. Phil Gramm's comments about "mental recession" and American "whiners" are being taken out of context, and then they proceeded to take him out of…
Dan Gainor, vice president of the Business and Media Institute, discussed a California emissions-sticker proposal in an appearance on the Fox News Channel.
ABC's Dan Harries reported on a free-market response to high energy costs during the July 2 "World News with Charles Gibson."
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi promised to make July 4, 2007, "Energy Independence Day" with a package of legislation from Democrats. From a press conference May 8, 2007.
CBS's "The Early Show" suggested June 25, 2008, that the U.S. government could do more to address rising gas prices, like subsidizing fuel!
ABC's "World News" on June 24 showed a positive side to higher energy costs: jobs returning to the United States.