Lou Dobbs

Fox Business Network Hires Lou Dobbs

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:11:30 -0500

Full article: New York Times
Brian Stelter
The former CNN anchor Lou Dobbs will host a daily program on the Fox Business Network starting early next year, the network said.

CNN Wanted Lou Out

Lindsy Embree — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:39:12 -0500

Full article: New York Post
MIchael Shain
CNN gave Lou Dobbs an $8 million severance package to leave. CNN and Dobbs had been publicly feuding over the kind of reporting Dobbs was doing on his show -- especially stories about illegal immigration and the anti-Obama "birther" movement. But it was not clear until now that CNN was willing to pay Dobbs so much money to leave.

Media Minutes: November 13, 2009

Candace Clement — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:08:20 -0500

A new paper shows how prioritizing Internet traffic works against Internet users and undermines the overall health of the Internet. Lou Dobbs resigns as CNN anchor. And two broadband stimulus windows become one, leaving applicants with only one more chance to apply for funding.

Media Minutes (2009-11-13)

Candace Clement — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:50:30 -0500

Lou Dobbs Resigns from CNN

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:43:05 -0500

Full article: Los Angeles Times
Matea Gold
In a surprise announcement, CNN host Lou Dobbs resigned on the air after a recent history of controversial comments on immigration, among other topics, drew heated protests from consumer groups and created friction within the cable network.

Lou Dobbs to Quit CNN

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:55:25 -0500

Full article: New York Times
Brian Stelter and Bill Carter
Lou Dobbs, the longtime CNN anchor whose anti-immigration views have made him a TV lightning rod, said that he is leaving the cable news channel effective immediately. Recently, Dobbs' views on immigration provoked a protest by Hispanic groups. Members of the groups complained that CNN was allowing Dobbs "to spread lies and misinformation each night."

A Preview Of CNN's Latino In America: Disappointing

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:45:59 -0400

Full article: Houston News
Liana Lopez
CNN unveils its take on the Latino experience with the widely publicized debut of <em>Latino in America</em>. If CNN hopes to win over more Latinos, they will have to do better. Do they expect Latinos to tune in now after Lou Dobbs gets more than 250 hours to denigrate them? More likely, Latinos will watch the series just to see how poorly Latinos are portrayed.

CNN Most Trusted Name in News? Not for Latinos

Stevie Converse — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:57:59 -0400

Full article: StopBigMedia.com
Joe Torres
If CNN really wants to be "the most trusted name in news," it has to stop airing hate speech against the Latino community every night. By spreading misinformation and bogus claims in vitriolic attacks against the community, Lou Dobbs is helping to create an increasingly intolerant and dangerous anti-immigrant environment.

CNN's Ramping It's 'Latino in America,' But It's Getting Ruined by Lou Dobbs

Lindsy Embree — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:17:12 -0400

Full article: New York Daily News
Albor Ruiz
In a few days CNN will launch its ambitious "Latino in America" series. The heavily promoted four-hour program will air on Oct. 21 and 22. Ironically, the series comes at a time when CNN has a huge trust problem with Latinos -- and its name is Lou Dobbs. Dobbs, some say, has thrown ethics overboard and has made a career out of vilifying immigrants.

Media Minutes: October 16, 2009

Stevie Converse — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:24:21 -0400

Grassroots campaigns urging CNN to drop Lou Dobbs from its nightly news lineup are gaining momentum. And the House Commerce Committee advanced the Local Community Radio Act. The bill will now move before the full House of Representatives.