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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  • 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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