TV Media Leaves Economists Out of Economic Stimulus Debate

A report documents cable news and Sunday talk show coverage of the stimulus January 25-February 8

By U.S. News Staff

February 13, 2009 RSS Feed Print
  • 139.5: Hours of programming on Sunday morning, weekday afternoon, and evenings on discussions covering the economic stimulus
  • 460: Total number of guest appearances on the economic recovery legislation
  • 5: Percentage of guest appearances by economists
  • 25: Total number of guest appearances by economists

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Sources: Media Matters

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