Media Monitor - January 6
The Journal-News faces backlash for publishing addresses of gun permit owners, The New York Times fails in an attempt to gain access to drone strike information, Hannah Storm’s return to TV after a terrible accident and the huge news about Kim Kardashian’s pregnancy.
Reporters and Republicans
Howard Kurtz talks to think tankers Thomas Mann and Norm Ornstein about their new book’s thesis that the media hasn’t properly held Republicans to account for their radicalism.
Gore’s Al Jazeera payday
Former Al Jazeera English anchor Dave Marash talks to Howard Kurtz about his old employer’s takeover of Current TV.
Lance Armstrong lied (to me)
Howard Kurtz on a New York Times report suggesting that disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong is considering coming clean about his use of performance-enhancing drugs.
Hurricane Christie hits media
Ana Marie Cox, Tim Carney and Howard Kurtz on Chris Christie’s scathing comments about House Republicans’ failure to vote on a Hurricane Sandy relief bill.
Hillary haters hammered
Ana Marie Cox, Tim Carney and Howard Kurtz examine the backlash against conservative commentators who mocked Hillary Clinton’s medical condition.
Covering the cliff craziness
Dana Bash, Jonathan Weisman and Howard Kurtz look back at the late-night Congressional drama over the fiscal cliff deal.
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