When one media outlet produces a report about another outlet's approach to the news, the outcome is often confusing and open to accusations of bias. This week, media covering media hit the headlines, when a New York Times reporter publicly denounced the Fox News Organization for reacting to media criticism with strong-arm scorched-earth tactics. We look at the complicated job facing media critics -- and the variety of reactions they get to their work.
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When Media ARE the Story
Listen Thursday, Jul. 10, 2008 at 12:06 p.m. in Economy, SocietyGuests
David Carr
Media Columnist, The New York Times
Matthew T. Felling
media analyst; former media critic with CBSNews.com and The Center for Media and Public Affairs
Erik Wemple
Editor, "Washington City Paper"
David Folkenflik
Media Reporter, National Public Radio
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