Where Were the Media as Wall Street Imploded?

Morning Edition, NPR by David Folkenflik | Mar. 9, 2009 (News Analysis)

There are plenty of people to share the blame for the collapse of the nation's financial system.... But what about the self-described watchdogs in the media? Full Story »

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Fabrice Florin
3.9
 by Fabrice Florin - Mar. 11, 2009

Informative analysis about the failure of news organizations to cover the subprime mortgage crisis while it was developing. This short radio report cites extensive factual evidence and multiple sources to make its point, fairly and accurately, with helpful context.

To give consumers more of what they want to hear, many market-driven media companies tend to favor coverage of executive suite intrigue and corporate personalities, rather than real but boring economic issues.

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