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Karl Frisch: Not-So-Breitbart and the Story of James O’Keefe, the ACORN Gotcha-Guy

Fox News' first segment on James O'Keefe's arrest was as funny as it was disappointing. During the report, Tim Gaughan called the news a "very weird story that probably needs a lot of context and a lot of looking into."

Karl Frisch: How Will SCOTUS Decision Affect Corporate Media?

CBS' blatantly hypocritical decision has sparked intense controversy and brought new light to the shadowy world of corporate media policy governing political or issue-advocacy commercials.

Karl Frisch: Prop. 8 Federal Lawsuit Begins, Queue Right-Wing Media Hysteria

Few other issues whip the conservative media chattering class into a frenzy like the equality of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Americans. This unprecedented federal legal challenge is unlikely to be any different.

Karl Frisch: How About Some New Year’s Resolutions for the Right-Wing Media Machine?

Yes, many Americans have made their New Year's resolutions. Perhaps the conservative media establishment should do the same.

Karl Frisch: The right-wing media’s election analysis just ain’t that good

Back in 2001, conservative media figures were adamant. Democratic Party victories at the ballot boxes during the off-year elections had little national significance. Fox News...

Karl Frisch: Is Dr. Fox-enstein – Roger Ailes – Building Another Monster?

For months now, Roger Ailes has been putting the finishing touches on his first monster, Fox News Channel, just as its bride, Fox Business Network, is showing signs of life.

Karl Frisch: All Aboard! The Right’s Fox News Gravy Train Rolls On

Since President Obama took office, Fox News has been acting more like the propaganda arm of the Republican National Committee than a legitimate news...

Karl Frisch: Glenn Beck’s “deep-seated hatred” for Obama and why Fox News won’t budge

If Bill O'Reilly has the "no-spin zone," Glenn Beck seems to have the "sponsor-free zone" of late. In fact, at least 62 companies have ceased...

Karl Frisch: DC or Bust: Lou Dobbs and His Hate Groupies

By now, CNN's Lou Dobbs, with his single-minded obsession over all things anti-immigrant and his bizarre embrace of the loony birther movement, is well known...

Karl Frisch: Those “Death Panels” Really Do Exist

Death panels are real. They do exist. Your own insurance provider could be in on it. And it's time the media said so.

Karl Frisch: Forget Being “Borked,” She’s Been “Sotomayored”

Long before the pundit-driven 24-hour news cycle began poisoning the media landscape, the 1987 confirmation hearings of Reagan Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork played out...