Mike Wallace’s Legacy Mike Wallace, known for his radical approach to history, co-authored the Pulitzer Prize-winning book “Gotham.” This extensive work, created with Edwin G. Burrows, delves into New York City’s history up to 1898, focusing on social and economic conflicts. They skillfully merged numerous narratives into a single, engaging account. A Passionate Historian Born...
Prologue On September 30, 1941, Thomas Jefferson’s great-great-grandson joined six other men at a Washington art gallery. Their purpose was to select quotes from Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence, to be engraved in the memorial being constructed at the Tidal Basin. The meeting of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Commission inevitably turned to...
This week, PBS News introduced a new podcast series titled In Pursuit of Happiness. Comprised of six episodes, it is hosted by Judy Woodruff. This series delves into the influences that have shaped America, focusing on its people, culture, and ideologies. In the inaugural episode, presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky reexamines President George Washington’s leadership approach....
Alex Marquardt, formerly of CNN, has confirmed his new role at Al Jazeera English, joining the network based in Washington. Marquardt shared his enthusiasm on social media, expressing admiration for Al Jazeera’s global reporting. Background of Defamation Case Marquardt was involved in a significant defamation case alongside CNN in 2025, initiated by U.S. Navy veteran...
NPR’s legal affairs correspondent, Nina Totenberg, recently caused a stir in the media industry with an incorrect report claiming that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was retiring. She quickly retracted the story, labeling it as “erroneously published.” Despite her extensive journalism career spanning over five decades, Totenberg is no stranger to controversies and mistakes. A...
Social Media Activism: Challenging Get Refusal Adina Sash, known as Flatbush Girl, uses her internet influence to spotlight and pressure men refusing to grant Jewish divorces. These men, known as ‘get refusers,’ can trap Orthodox women in unwanted marriages. Campaign Against Get Refuser Raphi Stein Recently, Sash was alerted to a man using the pseudonym...
The Media Research Center (MRC) has intensified its campaign against Disney by urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) not to renew ABC’s licenses, asserting that ABC operates similar to a ‘partisan cable network’. In April, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr required eight ABC-owned stations to demonstrate they operate in the public interest as part of a...
“Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan expressed concerns about Democrats’ refusal to acknowledge President Donald Trump’s legitimacy during a discussion with Joe Rogan. Sheridan warned that this attitude threatens the rule of law, especially in the post-COVID era. Throughout Trump’s presidency, he has faced significant opposition from various leaders and institutions. Examples include sanctuary cities not cooperating...
Disney and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are currently at odds over whether ABC’s ‘The View’ qualifies as a legitimate news program. Amid this debate, ABC is celebrating a major boost in viewers after hosting a prominent Republican guest. ABC News reported that the episode featuring Vice President JD Vance drew 3.3 million viewers, marking...
The Washington Post highlighted an incident involving the Justice Department’s attempt to compel reporters to testify in front of a federal grand jury. Ultimately, the department withdrew the subpoenas after facing legal challenges from the newspaper. An article published on Tuesday quoted a Justice Department source who indicated that journalist Ellen Nakashima was subpoenaed this...