Jon Stewart hammered Jim Cramer and his network, CNBC, in their anticipated face-off on "The Daily Show," repeatedly chastising the "Mad Money" host for putting entertainment above journalism. ...more

March 13, 2009

Do you remember when snake oil salesman used outlandish techniques to peddle their products in western movies? ...more

February 13, 2009

"Hello, Everybody! The Dawn of American Radio," by Anthony Rudel (Harcourt, $26) ...more

October 19, 2008

Toughness In High Heels Thank God someone finally said it. It was Sarah Palin who said that it's time for American citizens to take responsibility for personal finances and do what your parents told you to do, which is to not overextend yourself with credit. ...more

October 4, 2008

Dairy owner Mark McAfee started selling raw milk in 2000, marketing it to customers who believe it contains beneficial microbes that treat everything from asthma to autism. ...more

June 12, 2008