Economy, Television and the American Family

The country is facing what is perceived as the most pivotal presidential election in memory, and millions of Americans are worried about their financial futures. But you would not know it by watching television. With prime-time television dominated by shows like "Dirty Sexy Money," "The Hills" and "Gossip Girl," American viewers seem more interested in the lives of the rich and famous than those whose lives are more closely related to their own. "People are really worn out and life is getting... Full Story