The father of MSNBC host Keith Olbermann has died in New York City at age 80. ...more

March 14, 2010

It's the moment so many wait for at every Winter Olympics: the free skate in women's figure skating. South Korean Kim Yu-na will go for the gold against Japan's Mao Asada. NBC will carry the final skate in prime time. The day's other highlight is the women's hockey gold medal game between the United States and Canada on MSNBC. ...more

February 25, 2010

By definition, the "mass" media are those communication methods designed to reach large audiences with messages of interest and/or value to them. ...more

February 25, 2010

The best dogs in the country are in New York tonight for the Super Bowl of dog shows. ...more

February 15, 2010

E-mails shed new light on Todd Palin's role while his wife was Alaska's governor, showing that the one-time oil field worker's advice was sought on board appointments and suggesting he was close to matters related to state government, his wife's image and politics. ...more

February 6, 2010

About 48 million viewers watched President Barack Obama's first State of the Union address on 11 networks, with Fox TV drawing the biggest share. ...more

January 28, 2010

Thanks to the Internet and the trivialization of everything, you can place a bet on the color of tie President Barack Obama will be wearing when he gives his State of the Union address. ...more

January 27, 2010

With a health care system in turmoil, public schools facing high dropout rates, a country at war, a nation divided over illegal immigration and an economic crisis resulting in foreclosures and job losses, Tom Brokaw went on a yearlong journey through the heartland of America. ...more

January 17, 2010

Seemingly unfair Editor: I find myself agreeing more and more with the people on Fox News and MSNBC. Everyone should have affordable health care, but at what cost? ...more

January 5, 2010

Opinionated talk is big business on cable news networks when the sun goes down. But during the day, it's the complete opposite. ...more

December 28, 2009