Topics for Saturday, September 25

"FOX News Watch" airs Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. ET, Sundays at 2:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. ET and Mondays at 3:30 a.m. ET

CBS News (search) admits it made a mistake and apologizes. Veteran anchorman Dan Rathers says, "personally and directly, I am sorry." But, for a lot of people, it's just not good enough.

The Hartford Courant has called for Rather to retire. Norfolk, Virginia radio station WNIS has dropped its affiliation with CBS News. Several newspaper editors in the United States are wondering whether they should drop Rather's weekly column.

Is the media in danger of piling on?

Plus, will the media ever stop reporting on the National Guard and the Swift boats and get to the issues?

And, in our Quick Takes on the Media: Lerry on Letterman, reality in the newsroom and the ACLU wants to restrict a liberty.

About the Show:

Join host Eric Burns and our "FOX News Watch" panelists this weekend as we "cover the coverage":

• Jim Pinkerton of Newsday

• Jane Hall of American University

• Cal Thomas, syndicated columnist and host of "After Hours" on FOX News

• Neal Gabler, media writer and author

Don't miss "FOX News Watch" this weekend!

Watch at 6:30 p.m. ET or catch one of our repeats at 11:30 p.m. ET, 2:30 a.m. ET and 6:30 a.m. ET!