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Analyzing the Analysts: Mostly Gone (From the Airwaves), But Not Forgotten
The documents refer to the analysts as "message force multipliers" who could be counted on to deliver administration "themes and messages." One analyst even offered the Pentagon tips on how to outmaneuver the "the Chris Matthewses and the Wolf Blitzers of the world."
Barstow also evaluates whether the military analysts, many of whom worked for companies trying to gain contracts, were given special DOD access for their businesses. "Not related at all," said CNN analyst Gen. Donald Shepperd. He pointed out that many in the Pentagon held CNN "in the lowest esteem." • How the networks deal with their military analysts' outside business dealings, after the jump... • CBS News declined to comment on what it knew about its military analysts' business affiliations. • NBC News issued a short statement: "We have clear policies in place to assure that the people who appear on our air have been appropriately vetted and that nothing in their profile would lead to even a perception of a conflict of interest." • ABC News' Jeffrey Schneider said that while the network's military consultants were not held to the same ethical rules as its full-time journalists, they were expected to keep the network informed about any outside business entanglements. • Fox News executives "refused to participate" in the article. • CNN requires its military analysts to disclose in writing all outside sources of income. But like the other networks, it does not provide its military analysts with the kind of written, specific ethical guidelines it gives its full-time employees. Email This Post |
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