Since the death of Michael Jackson on June 25, the media have been consumed with coverage of the event, culminating in Tuesday's public memorial service at the LA Staples Center that was both heartfelt and, at times, over the top. Even bearing in mind America's fascination with celebrity, was Jackson's death given too much attention in the media? Also, was the complexity of his life explored in the many tributes that followed his death?

Also, Sarah Palin's resignation in her first term as Alaskan Governor has prompted questioning and criticism from all media outlets, including Fox News. Does she have any political power or credibility left?

Finally, Matt Taibbi's investigation of Goldman Sachs and their corrupt ties with government, the death of the father of the Vietnam War, and, yet again, will print journalism survive?

Joining us on our media panel today are Elinor Tatum, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Amsterdam News, Joe Conason, National Correspondent for the New York Observer and a contributor to salon.com, and Rolling Stone Executive Editor Eric Bates.