It was bound to happen, and this week it did: another big TV name is facing questions over his war coverage claims. NBC’s Brian Williams is sitting on the bench for six months because of his exaggerations, and now Bill O’Reilly of Fox News is under the media glare. Mother Jones magazine reports that for years, O’Reilly has recounted dramatic stories about his war reporting that don’t withstand scrutiny. 

Margery Eagan  is the co-host of WGBH News'  Boston Public Radio .

Adam Reilly  is a reporter for WGBH News.

Dan Kennedy  is an associate professor at Northeastern University.

Dante Ramos  is a columnist at the Boston Globe.