Vol. 4, No. 42

July 26, 1999

Cover Story
PBS's Massage Parlor
Sometimes a game is just a game
By Bernadette Malone
Also in This Issue
  • The myth of Title IX — Fred Barnes
  • Great Athletes and the blowhards who exploit them — David Tell

This issue of The Weekly Standard featured an investigation into PBS programming practices by Bernadette Malone, examining questionable editorial decisions at the public broadcaster. The magazine also explored the controversial impact of Title IX athletics legislation through Fred Barnes's analysis of how the law had been misapplied, while David Tell contributed commentary on celebrity athletes and those who exploit their fame for dubious purposes.