In a recent incident at the Oval Office, President Donald Trump reprimanded CNN correspondent Kristen Holmes. During a press event, he instructed Holmes to be quiet, accusing her of being a fake reporter who produces fake news. This interaction took place when Holmes asked a direct question to the President. Following this, the White House...
ESPN host and political commentator Stephen A. Smith openly criticized the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) for granting him a “Thumbs Down” award. He expressed his discontent during a rant on his show, labeling the action as a “personal hit job.” This award was conferred at the NABJ gala in Atlanta, citing Smith’s criticism...
Former ABC News correspondent Terry Moran acknowledged on Friday that his former network had liberal tendencies due to a lack of political viewpoint diversity. This admission came during a conversation with Michael C. Moynihan, co-host of ‘The Fifth Column’ podcast. Liberal Leanings Due to Limited Perspective When Moynihan asked, ‘Is ABC News a liberal institution?’...
CBS News has made headlines by terminating Scott Pelley, a longstanding correspondent for ’60 Minutes’. Pelley was let go after he voiced strong criticisms against Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss. Pelley accused Weiss of ‘murdering’ the show and criticized the qualifications of Nick Bilton, the newly appointed executive producer. In a related development, former ABC News field...
New York Magazine has ended its association with columnist Ross Barkan following a detailed investigation into allegations of plagiarism. The publication found that Barkan did not meet its editorial standards and subsequently updated 67 of his columns to properly attribute language, information, and sources. In a statement, New York Magazine said, “We have updated our...
Former ABC News correspondent Terry Moran has alleged that ABC overhauled his report on the COVID lab leak theory after submitting it to Dr. Anthony Fauci. Moran shared this claim during an interview with “The Fifth Column” podcast, expressing his frustration at what he perceived as censorship by the Disney-owned network. Moran said he noted...
For many years, Chicago readers came to understand Dawn Turner through her fresh perspective on their city. As a long-time reporter and columnist for the Chicago Tribune, Turner explored topics like race, class, and gender. Her upbringing in Chicago’s South Side influenced the way she questioned existing beliefs. This influence extends to her books as...
Crooked Media’s podcast, Pod Save America, faced criticism for deleting a social media clip critical of streamer Hasan Piker. After backlash, they reposted an extended version. The podcast episode, featuring MSNBC’s Chris Hayes and guest host Alex Wagner, discussed the Democratic political landscape. Abdul El-Sayed, a candidate in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race, has been criticized...
The decision to halt government funding for PBS has been a topic of debate. Watching the content aired by PBS may provide insights into why some support this move. Recently, PBS featured a segment on NewsHour, which presented information without posing critical questions or deeply exploring topics. PBS’s reporting style often avoids complex discussions, instead...
Gay Talese’s 1969 book, The Kingdom and the Power, offered an insightful look at the internal dynamics of The New York Times. It chronicled Talese’s journey from a copyboy to a notable reporter. The non-fiction book captured the intricacies of the newsroom like a vivid novel, marking Talese’s debut as a best-selling author. He spent...