John Hewson: media corrupts politics absolutely

“It is never a good time to criticise the press, especially when they are holding the microphone, but it is time in this country that we had a good look at their role in the political process.” — The Drum

Lessons for the NY Times from Rupert’s paywall

“What can our Times learn from the Times across the pond? We scanned the critical response to the London paper’s new pay wall to see.” — New York Magazine

Gleeful Emmy nominations

“Fox took a big risk last year with Glee, a campy musical comedy about a cast of high school misfits. On Thursday that risk paid off 19 times over as Glee picked up that many Emmy nominations, including nods for best comedy series and in all four acting categories.” — New York Times

Jack Donaghy to walk away from 30 Rock?!

“In the interview, Baldwin mentions that he won’t be returning to 30 Rock after the forthcoming season.” — Examiner.com

TV Producers call for quotas for digital channels

“Australian TV producers want the Federal Government to increase content quotas for drama, children’s TV and documentaries and the difference be applied to digital channels.” — TV Tonight

CNN sacks journo for praising Islamic cleric on Twitter

“CNN International has fired one of its senior editors after she published a Twitter message lamenting the death of a Lebanese Shi’ite cleric.” — Greenslade