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CBS Braces For Writers' Strike (MediaPost)
Nancy Tellem, president of CBS Paramount Network Television Entertainment, said if the Writers Guild of America stages a fall walkout, her network is prepared. Speaking at a CBS executive panel session at the Television Critics Association meeting, she said the net is confident it will fill out the schedule. "We are looking at a library of movies, we are looking at reality--at the shows we have," she said.

The Authority Question (National Journal)
William Powers: Does anyone in the media still speak with authority? Does authority even matter any more? By "authority" I mean the prestige, clout, and trustworthiness of the big brand-name newspapers, magazines, and TV networks. Remember, back in the 20th century?

Feds Asked to Back Off on BALCO Case (SF Chron)
The new Democratic chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Thursday urged the Justice Department to withdraw its subpoenas for two San Francisco Chronicle reporters, which seek to force them to name their confidential sources for federal grand jury testimony in which top athletes admitted illegal steroid use.

FNC Audio Added to Mobile Phones (Mediaweek)
Fox News Channel will soon be available in audio form on mobile phones as the result of a unique partnership between the network and the wireless technology firm Single Touch Interactive. Initially, the new service will be available just to Cingular subscribers for $2.99 per month.

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