Don Irvine

Occupy DC Spokeswoman Fired from NPR Gig

A freelance broadcaster who hosted two shows that aired on NPR affiliates has been fired from one of those shows over her involvement in the Occupy DC protests.

Philadelphia Daily News Is Okay with Liberal Media Bias

The ombudsman at the Philadelphia Daily News sees nothing wrong with one of its reporters who is covering the Occupy Wall Street protests in New York also tweeting in support of the movement.

W.H. Chief of Staff Says Some in the Media “Carry Water” for Politicians

On Thursday Fox News’ White House correspondent Ed Henry asked the President to comment about a statement Mitt Romney had made in a speech on October 7 to the cadets at the Citadel:

Sharpton Compares His Jobs March to “Occupation Wall Street”

MSNBC host Al Sharpton is donning his activist hat today to lead a march in Washington for jobs and justice with the aim of helping President Obama get his jobs bill passed.

“Today Show” Speculation About Biden’s Future as VP Irks White House

The Today Show has managed to get on the wrong side of the White House after raising the question of whether or not Joe Biden will be President Obama’s vice presidential nominee next year.

N.Y. Times New Motto: All the Staff That’s Fit to Cut

The New York Times may have returned to profitability but the lingering economic slump continues to take a toll on the company, as it announced a plan to eliminate up to 20 newsroom positions and to reduce costs in the business units of the paper.

Jay Carney: Don’t listen to what the President says, figure out what he means

Last Thursday during his jobs-bill speech President Obama mentioned a Boston area teacher who has been laid off three times in the last four years as an example of someone who could benefit from the passage of his American Jobs Act.

White House Press Secretary Doesn’t Think Reporters are Tough Enough

Fox News’ Ed Henry questioned White House press secretary Jay Carney about the accusation from CBS New reporter Sharyl Attkisson that White House communications director Eric Schultz had screamed and cussed at her on the phone as she tried to obtain answers on the Fast and Furious scandal, which she has been investigating.

Michelle Obama, the Target Shopper

Four days after a photo of First Lady Michelle Obama shopping in a Target store rocketed around the world, the mystery still remains as to exactly how an Associated Press photographer managed to be in the same store at the same time as Mrs. Obama.

Society of Professional Journalists Says “No Mas” to Term “Illegal Alien”

The Society of Professional Journalists voted this week to impose even more political correctness when they passed a resolution to urge newsrooms to drop the terms “illegal alien” and “illegal immigrant,” saying that only courts can decide when a person has committed an illegal act.

NBC News Prez Thinks It’s Okay for News Division to Take a Stand

NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams may have gone a little too far in exposing the mindset at the network when he recounted that his boss, NBC News President Steve Capus, once told him about NBC’s commitment to education. According to Williams, Capus said that “It’s okay for a news division to stand for something — in this case, let’s stand for education and improving it in this country.”

Poll: 55% of Americans Distrust the Media

A new Gallup poll shows that 55% of Americans surveyed do not have confidence in the mass media to report the news fully, accurately, and fairly.

The Gray Lady is Singing the Blues

The New York Times is feeling the pinch from the continued economic slump and warned investors yesterday that ad revenue will decline more than originally expected.

Current TV Picks Up MSNBC Castoff Uygur

With yesterday’s announcement that Cenk Uygur will be hosting a show beginning in the fourth quarter, Al Gore’s Current TV cable network is fast becoming a second home for former MSNBC hosts.

Counting Down Olbermann’s Ratings

After nearly three months on the air, Countdown with Keith Olbermann is showing signs of viewer fatigue.

Liberal NY Times Trashes New Anti-Palin Book

The New York Times, which is no fan of Sarah Palin, came to her defense in a backhanded way with a less than favorable review of a new anti-Palin book due out next week.

Chicago Tribune Not Running “Doonesbury” Strips Over Palin Book Excerpts

The Chicago Tribune decided not to run the Doonesbury comic strip this week after editor Gerould W. Kern determined that it didn’t meet the paper’s “standard of fairness.”

Ed Henry: “Everybody Freaked Out When I Started Asking Tough Questions At Fox”

In an interview with AdWeek about his move from CNN to Fox, Ed Henry comments about the network’s perceived conservative bias and the White House Press Corps reaction to his questioning of the Obama administration.

Glenn Beck TV Launches Today, Already Bigger Than Oprah’s Network

Glenn Beck launches his much awaited Internet-based program today on his GBTV network and The Wall Street Journal notes that the early subscriber numbers point to a potentially lucrative payout for the former Fox News host:

AP Removes Story on Perry Campaigning During Wildfires

According to Politico, the Associated Press has removed a story about Texas residents questioning Gov. Rick Perry’s return to the campaign trail while the wildfires continue to rage in Texas.