Friday Links and Open Thread
05/24/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Exiting Mayor seeks fair and balanced job (via Twitchy).
- Video: The chilling effects of snooping on journalists.
- Zurawik: Roger Ailes righteous vs Nixonian White House.
- Factor video: Marc Lamont Hill. Dylan Ratigan resurfaces.
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Thursday Links and Open Thread
05/23/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Wemple: Ailes memo a ‘masterpiece’. ICN: analysis.
- The Five video: Latest skirmishes in The War on Fox.
- Weds numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier. FBN milestone.
- Video: Judge Nap on taking the 5th part one, part two.
- Broadening the definition: CNN’s Stroumboulopoulos.
- FNC unveils Raysat-equipped ‘quick response vehicle’.
- Rothman: All In w/Hayes is a bomb because it’s a bore.
- Video: AG’s James Rosen warrant based on ‘rubbish’.
- Q&A: Adam Shapiro. Music of the morning. Olby emails.
- Video: Bill O’Reilly with Jon Stewart part one, part two.
- Special Report videos: All-star panel part one, part two.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
05/22/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Video: Panel of journalists on the Rosen inquisition.
- Editorials back Rosen. Video: It’s groundbreaking.
- Greta named to illustrious list. Piers pens new book.
- Video: Rosen’s only crime is reporting for Fox News.
- Zucker play: CNN dumps Oklahoma for Jodi. More.
- Factor video: Bernard Goldberg on scandal coverage.
- Powers: First they came for Fox News. New Bee girl.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
05/21/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Monday’s numbers: Shep/8pm-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Lizza: Holder DoJ snooped into 30 phone numbers.
- Committee to Protect Journalists backs Rosen (v/TVN).
- Q&A: Gasparino; Jake Tapper. Weekend numbers.
- FNC wins week; tornado coverage tops Weather Channel.
- Video: Judge Nap asks how does Carney sleep at night?
- DoJ backpedals on Rosen, claims no charges planned.
- Concha: Obama’s war on Fox…this time it’s personal.
- New Day, new weather. The Dave Briggs specularama.
- Cablers go wall-to-wall covering Oklahoma catastrophe.
- As Fox News rises, MSNBC plummets to a seven-year low.
Monday Links and Open Thread
05/20/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3.
- Ex-MSNBCer blasts ‘the place for utter ignorance’.
- Profile: Charlie Gasparino. Essence of MSNBC.
- Video: ‘There was no crime’ says Judge Napolitano.
- Fox News will ‘unequivocally defend’ James Rosen.
- Harsanyi: But we were told Fox wasn’t ‘real news’?!
- Video: Brit Hume blasts DoJ spying on James Rosen.
- Greenwald: Attack on the press escalates (via Twitchy).
- Obama admin targets FNC’s James Rosen in leak probe.
- MSNBC’s fast fade among pressing issues for Turness.
- CNN dropped by VTV over licensing flap. The brick look.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
05/18/13 11:00 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: IRS, Bloomberg, and more.
- Fox News Watch video: The DoJ targets journalists.
- Iran: Guess who dictates what Fox News airs? Israel!
- Expanded News Watch. Sunday talk: preview, HP recap.
Friday Links and Open Thread
05/17/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Video: Are the media showing signs of scandal fatigue?
- Coop special revisits Boston. Failing show seeks attention.
- Fast track: CNBC’s Kelly Evans gets anchor gig (via ICN).
- Factor video: Krauthammer unscrambles Obama’s words.
- Fox News to go West. Contract time: Maria’s new agent.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
05/16/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Beckel calls out MSNBC race baiters.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Concha: Feckless Obama worship is sinking MSNBC.
- CNBC’s Crowd doesn’t rule. Elam returns to CNN.
- The Five dominates all cable networks in its timeslot.
- Imus video: Stuart Varney on the DoJ, AP, and Benghazi.
- Activist shareholders raise a stink over bias at MSNBC.
- Factor video: E.D. Hill on life after a double mastectomy.
- VIdeo: All-star panel digs into Benghazi emails pt one, pt two.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
05/15/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Tuesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: Doug Schoen and Pat Caddell on politics vs principles.
- Hannity Q&A: TVNewser, H’wood Reporter. Coop moonlights.
- Cablers fume over DoJ AP raid. Video: Constitutional issues.
- Factor video: Bernard Goldberg calls for honest journalism.
- Roger Ailes awarded Bradley Prize for outstanding achievement.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
05/14/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is it all Rush Limbaugh’s fault?
- Monday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- F&F video: Wounded vets compete in Warrior Games.
- Profile: Sean Hannity nears his 1000th episode; Q&A.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Bid for a chance to meet Chris Jansing. Weekend numbers.
- Video: Zoraida Sambolin to undergo double mastectomy.
- F&F video: O’Reilly and Laura argue over DoJ vs the AP.
- GMA video: O’Reilly and Stephanopoulos part one, part two.
- Special Report video: Significance of the Gosnell verdict.
- Q&A: Harris Faulkner in Army Times [pdf]; Chris Cuomo (v/ICN).
Monday Links and Open Thread
05/13/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- New vistas in tabloid news: HLN After Dark now permanent.
- Geraldo, Bolling, and Spitzer (!?) squabble over Benghazi.
- Attn Piers: New CNN am host an avid hunter. Burke to CNN.
- Cruise from hell worse than CNN’s poop ship. Kurtz coddled?
- Imus video: Juan Williams on the IRS scandal, Benghazi, etc.
- Justice video: They lied. Cheryl Casone says buy, don’t rent.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
05/11/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Cleveland, Benghazi, and more.
- News Watch video: Media memes at Benghazi hearings.
- Greta: While competitors sneered at Fox we did our job.
- Howard Kurtz goes missing. Sunday talkers: HuffPo recap.
- Zurawik: Cable news channels show true colors on huge night.
Friday Links and Open Thread
05/10/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Circling the wagons at the NY Times.
- Another MSNBC demo crash: Last place across the board.
- Thursday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- America Live video: Families blame WH for Seal tragedy.
- Zucker play: 3-year plan for CNN includes Kurtz’s Sources.
- CNN to air reality show reruns. New Day dawning at CNN.
- (MS)NBC News Prez from ITV. Q&A: Trish Regan (v/TVN).
- Video: Harris-Perry on FX. Today’s Mika Q&A: AM mayhem.
- Fox mole’s 15 minutes. Video: Hangout with Rick Leventhal.
- Factor videos: The import of Benghazi and the media reaction.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
05/09/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Maddow, Stewart etc laugh at dead Americans.
- Lean Backwards: MSNBC 25-54 demo craters in every slot.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3.
- Profile: Shannon Bream, reporter Supreme.
- Video: Big three networks shrug at Benghazi revelations?
- Genius Fox mole enters guilty plea. Greta at Georgetown.
- Yet another impartial MSNBC journalist. Lean Forward!
- Teaser: New Day. Q&A: Jake Tapper. Chris Cuomo, deviant?
- Special Report video: Online panel on Benghazi revelations.
- CNN anchors fake satellite interview. Moonlighter Piers praised.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
05/08/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Kirell: Megyn Kelly goes extra mile to be fair and balanced.
- A cablenews love connection. Benghazi coverage roundup.
- Chris Wallace receives RTDNA lifetime achievement award.
- Imus video: Lis and Dierdre do Blond on Blond pt one, pt two.
- Zucker play: CNN skeds Robert Redford produced reality show.
- Laurie Dhue resurfaces (via FTV). Shactman: too-early bird.
- Video: The Benghazi difference. Today’s dishonest headline.
- Lean Forward: Shareholders prep for protest at annual meeting.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
05/07/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: A scandal too simple for the media?
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Stelter: Megyn Kelly re-ups at FNC, could move to prime.
- Inside the Kurtz crucifixion. Zucker play: CNN VP ousted.
- Imus video: Shepard Smith on Syria, Benghazi, and more.
- Mika B is still Obsessed: ‘it’s like alcoholism’.
- Huck to quit talk radio? Coop swatted. Weekend numbers.
- Nededog: Zucker hopes New Day will be just that for CNN.
- CNN hires from GMA, FNC; MSNBC hires from Mother Jones.
- Geraldo: Cut my mic? Not one time, ever. ICN: Oh, yeah? More.
- Factor video: Bernard Goldberg on Dan Rather and polarization.
Monday Links and Open Thread
05/06/13 00:38 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Bill Ayers compared to Boston bombers.
- Friday’s numbers: Laura-Gosnell Special-The Five 1-2-3.
- Concha: Lazy Stelter reporting enabled Fox hater smear.
- Kirell: Ailes didn’t cut Rivera’s mic. Geraldo: Didn’t happen.
- TJ Holmes resurfaces. Zucker play: tweak, tweak!
- Video: Media double standards? Those gullible French!
- Fox & Friends video: Turbo team workout on the FNC plaza.
- Grenell: Ten things we learned from the Howard Kurtz grilling.
- Greta: Enough is enough…time to stop slapping Howard Kurtz.
You Decide!
05/05/13 23:49 Filed in: slanders
Writer and MSNBC employee Jonathan Alter sent out a tweet at 9:57 pm, boasting that a New York Times article ‘uses story from my new book The Center Holds about Ailes cutting Geraldo’s mic’. And sure enough, it does:
But there’s a catch. Did it really happen? ...read more
Alter’s tweet was quickly retweeted (further circulated) by Times media writer Brian Stelter, author of the article in question, and Politico’s Dylan Byers, himself fresh off a grueling dress-down of Howard Kurtz over inaccuracies in reporting.As the three {Fox & Friends] hosts criticized the administration for failing to save the ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans who died in Benghazi, Mr. Rivera protested. He accused the co-host Eric Bolling of lying, calling him “a politician trying to make a political point.” “After the argument continued for several minutes, Ailes called the control room and told the producers to cut Rivera’s mic,” Mr. Alter writes.
But there’s a catch. Did it really happen? ...read more
Friday Links and Open Thread
05/03/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Lean Backwards: Now w/Alex nosedives to an all-time low.
- Thursday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Shep Smith 1-2-3.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC caught deceptively editing video again.
- Shuster: Schultz demoted because he’s not part of MSNBC clique.
- Wemple: CNN should have Jake Tapper interview Howard Kurtz.
- CNN puts Kurtz under review. Analysis. Update: Staying at CNN.
- Multiple cablenewsers named to yet another distinguished list.
- Video: Three Hofstra students win FNC 2013 College Challenge.
- Q&A: Liz Claman. Mugged: Carol Costello ‘Apple-picking’ victim.
- Video: Whistleblower’s lawyer demands apology from John Kerry.
- Special: See No Evil. Some unbridled Anna Kooiman speculation.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
05/02/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The FIve video: What if May Day rioters were tea partiers?
- Wednesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Daily Beast fires Howard Kurtz; CNN about to do the same?
- Audio: Adam Housley on his exclusive Benghazi interview.
- Hannity guest revises and extends. Liz Claman: Milken recap.
- April cablenews program ranker: Fox holds top thirteen slots.
- CNN’s second helping. Cuomo snags Foxy Knoxy. Q&A: Touré.
- Lean Forward: Politico’s blue-dress interview with Joe and Mika.
- Imus videos: Bob Beckel on visas; Mensa meeting pt one, pt two.
- Fox hater hypocrisy: For the n-word before they were against it.
- Special Report videos: Benghazi bungle part three; panel analysis.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
05/01/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is the DoD making war on Christianity?
- Tuesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Wemple: Fox focus on Benghazi gets results. Video: Update.
- Time-Warner’s Q1 hurt by advertising declines at CNN. More.
- FNC dominated newsworthy April and retained the most viewers.
- Lean Backward: In a month of huge news, MSNBC lost viewers.
- Imus video: Lt Col Bill Cowan opposes precipitous action in Syra.
- CNN buys a pro-nuclear-power, pro-global-warming documentary.
- Video: Is ‘too gruesome’ justification for not covering a news story?
Monday Links and Open Thread
04/29/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Video: US could have intervened in Benghazi, but didn’t.
- The Five video: Are the media making excuses for terror?
- Friday’s numbers: Bill-O’Reilly-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: Why is Holder warning about anti-Muslim reprisals?
- Q&A: Maria Molina on working at FNC. Beck and forth.
- Bolder-Fresher counterprograms the Dinner (via Blaze).
- Stay classy, CNN. Wolf swatted. Spurlock show stalled.
- Clearly the biggest news of the evening. Current redux?
- MoJo ‘broadcasted’ from Asbury. Fill-in friend flusters Foodie.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
04/25/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Wednesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: Megyn Kelly on her Boston scoop. Big Ed’s coming back.
- HuffPoll: Fox News Boston bombing coverage most believable.
- Imus video: Mensa meeting on news and more part one, part two.
- Factor video: Were bombers part of a conspiracy? Breaking news!
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
04/24/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Your tax dollars at work…funding terrorism?!
- Tuesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Bret Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- MSNBC suggests Bill O’Reilly paints Obama as ‘secret Muslim’!
- Mika has an eating disorder. Soledad now a distinguished fellow.
- Even muppets can’t halt CNBC nosedive. F&F vIdeo: Kiss and tell.
- Audio: Chris Wallace says it’s ‘dangerous’ to use the term ‘Islam’.
- Poniewozik: Two cheers for CNN. Zucker buys Nixon documentary.
- Factor video: Bill O’Reilly grills CAIR rep. Kiran Chetry resurfaces.
- Zucker play: Filthy language on CNN? Their celebrity chef responds.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
04/23/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Bob Beckel refuses to back down.
- Monday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Zucker play: Crossfire 2.0 with Stephanie Cutter and Newt?
- Video: Judge Nap on the bomber’s widow. Unlikely scenario.
- FNC tops all cable, first time since 2005. Weekend numbers.
- Imus video: Bill Hemmer on covering the Boston bombings.
- John King: Boston blunders ‘embarrassing’; ‘it was tough’.
- What about Bob? Cub reporter makes good. Lean Backward!
- Factor video: Bernard Goldberg on who’s at fault for media missteps.
Monday Links and Open Thread
04/22/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Video: Two hecklers try to smack Mike Tobin on live tv.
- The Five video: Terror apologists are avoiding the truth.
- Friday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Coop-Hannity-Shep 1-2-3-4.
- Zurawik: Morning Joe is a smart, savvy way to start your tv day.
- Video: Hits, runs, and errors in media coverage of bombings.
- Fox #1 during bomber capture. Video: Behind the breaking news.
- Imus video: Juan Williams part one, part two. Ali Velshi resurfaces.
- Andy Levy ombudses Fox haters. Carr: CNN fumbles breaking news.
- Hot & Not: Bombs, Bashir, PR blowback, etc. CNBC ups web videos.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
04/20/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Boston bombings, caution, and twitter.
- Justice video: Bomber trial debate deepens part one, part two.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC scraps sked, reruns McVeigh, Waco docs.
- Video: Catherine Herridge on Boston bomber’s terrorist ties.
- Haters in despair: Fox News tops rivals during huge news week.
- Fox News live all night, plus special Saturday live programming.
- Marathon men. Zurawik: Worst moment was from…surprise…Fox!
- Cablers cover killer’s capture. Sunday talkers: preview, HuffPo recap.
Friday Links and Open Thread
04/19/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3. More.
- News ratings surge as manhunt continues. Zucker crows.
- Media scramble. Reese’s piece: Bring back Bernie Shaw.
- Video: Jennifer Griffin says ‘something doesn’t add up’.
- Factor video: Bob Beckel gets ornery with Mr Bill O’Reilly.
- Stelter hit on Fox provokes outrage on twitter. More. Flashback.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
04/18/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Wednesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Bret-Baier-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Kilmeade & Friends video: Andy Levy on Chris Brown and more.
- Stelter: Coop met with NBC to discuss a transition to Today.
- Imus video: Mike Baker ‘not surprised’ by the Boston bombing.
- ICN: Bashir’s baggage at Thatcher service, The Five’s gun control.
- Video: Casey Stegall reports on TX fertilizer plant explosion.
- Stone faces, terse words…it’s today’s Gretchen specularama.
- Byers: Minute by minute in the media’s Marathon meltdown. More.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
04/17/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Inside the murder trial of alleged baby-killer.
- Tuesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Wemple: CNN goes out on a limb then NBC saws it off. More.
- CNN’s Amanpour: Many of us hope the bomber isn’t a Muslim.
- Lean Forward: Another impartial MSNBC straight news journalist.
- ICN: Breaking news breaks MSNBC’s business model. More.
- Imus video: Stuart Varney slams politicizing of Boston bombing.
- Latin Trends: Carolina Sanchez, graduate Ailes Apprentice [pdf].
- Today’s firing demand has a flaw: he isn’t one of their employees!
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
04/16/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Monday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Hannity-Shep (5pm) 1-2-3.
- Fox News #1 for breaking Marathon coverage. Weekend numbers.
- Kurtz: Most Boston coverage is serious, careful, but…Al Sharpton?!?
- Imus vIdeo: Security expert wonders why no claim of responsibility.
- Megyn: curvy on the couch. Zucker speaks: pt one, pt two (via ICN).
- Bizarre: Ad masquerading as news story involves MSNBC’s Chuck Todd.
Monday Links and Open Thread
04/15/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Friday’s numbers: O’Gutfeld-The Five-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Cable newsers cover Boston marathon explosions.
- Profiles: Ed Henry on the WH beat; Sandra Smith, working mom.
- Cablers scramble to play Gosnell catch-up. More. Video.
- Kurtz: Who is the real Bill O’Reilly? Imus video: Juan Wiilliams.
- Zucker scarfs up Katie producer. Tucker angling in Central Park.
- Zurawik to Ben Carson: If you want rational debate, stay off Fox!
- Lean Forward: Another unbiased ‘straight news’ MSNBC journalist.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
04/13/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: guns a-blazing, Rubio, and more.
- News Watch video: MsM reticent to cover shield standoff.
- Sunday specials: Your Secret’s Out; The Dream Is Now.
- Profile: CNN’s celebrity chef. Sunday talk: preview, HP recap.
Friday Links and Open Thread
04/12/13 00:25 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Dana Perino attacked over her rap spoof.
- Thursday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Hannity-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: Powers and Hemingway on the Gosnell media blackout.
- Imus video: Bret Baier on NKorea. Q&A: CNN’s celebrity chef.
- Lawrence O’Donnell’s secret wish: to meet with Glenn Beck!
- Video: Are media giving short shrift to mass murder trial? More.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
04/11/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Dana Perino rap-responds to Jay-Z’s Cuba rap.
- Wednesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Zucker play: CNN to try The Lead (that’s the first story) at 10pm.
- Zucker: Celebrity chef show true measure of what I want at CNN.
- Report: Fox News and Nat Geo wanted Burnett’s Bible.
- Video: Progress KY admits to local Dem they taped McConnell.
- Videos: O’Reilly at HR party; Touré defends MSNBC whiteness.
- Q&A: Kirsten Powers, Rich Edson. Greta will pass. Swells party.
- Video: Rick Sanchez disagrees with Melissa Harris-Perry and Jay-Z.
- Wemple: Fox, don’t promote MSNBC; the ‘rivalry’ isn’t close. More.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
04/09/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: MSNBC ‘Borg’ promo prompts outrage.
- Monday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Zucker play: George Not-Stephanopoulos live audience show.
- Rothman: Fox News shamed the media into doing their job.
- Q&A: Tracy Byrnes. Today’s free advice to CNN: more opinion!
- Award winners: FNC, CNN. The Push: First 60 Minutes, now CNN.
- Melissa Harris-Parry responds to Lean Forward ‘Borg’ blowback.
- Factor video: Sally Kohn ducks the question. Weekend numbers.
- Sassy, flashy, and classy: video. Press: Please Mr Zucker, hire me!
- Tapper: Where’s the outrage? Roginsky: The silence is defeaning.
Monday Links and Open Thread
04/08/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Temporary reprieve for Jana Winter in shield standoff.
- Guest disinvited by MSNBCNN for refusing to bash GOP dad?
- Friday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Bauder hypes Scarborough, reveals he almost quit MSNBC.
- Sinclair: Why media better start caring about shield standoff.
- Video: Media not doing their jobs on jobs? Runway ramblers.
- Real-life Kelly’s Court: this broadcast triggers frivolous lawsuit.
- Griffin failure could open CNN doors. The Green Room reopens.
- Hot & Not:, Crossfire, The Point, Finney, Velshi, Ari. Q&A: Kyra.
- Why so little coverage of first amendment/press freedom battle?
Weekend Links and Open Thread
04/06/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Hillary mania, Roger Ebert, and more.
- Zucker play: Crossfire 2.0 set for June; analysis. Velshi signs off.
- Video: Twitter trash talk. MSNBC isn’t a news channel, it’s a blog?
- Week one: All in sinks, The Point craters. Sunday talk: preview, recap.
- Audio: O’Reilly and Geraldo argue drugs, Bible thumping, and ‘illegals’.
Friday Links and Open Thread
04/05/13 08:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Friday Facebook free-for-all.
- Thursday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC prompts 5-year-old to back gay marriage!
- Video: Constitutional repercussions from the shield standoff.
- Q&A: Cheryl Casone tax tips. Zucker play: revive Crossfire?!?
- Videos: Powers and Miller on shield standoff and WH vs Drudge.
- Chris Wallace questions Martin Baron on Wash Post rescue plan.
- Shield standoff imperils press. Video: Maddow with Letterman.
- Ashburn: O’Reilly dismissive and condescending with Ingraham?
Thursday Links and Open Thread
04/04/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Pistol-packin’ Maya?
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Cable newsers reflect on their years in Iraq. Ali to Al-J.
- Judge Nap on shield standoff: a misguided witch-hunt.
- Somerby: Pitiful fop Lawrence just can’t quit Bill O’Reilly.
- Q1 program ranker: Fox holds top 13 slots. Q&A: Ari Melber.
- Who sets the agenda for cable news? Ask CNN and MSNBC!
- Video: Ed Henry and Don Imus discuss the fairness of Fox News.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
04/03/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Only in America…tenure for terrorists.
- Collapse: Chris Hayes loses 54% of Monday demo audience!
- Tuesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Concha: Hayes vs O’Reilly…who really practices diversity?
- Imus video: Kirsten Powers. Ari Melber joins The Cycle.
- Velshi vamooses. ICN: Ominous portents for Burnett’s Out Front.
- Q&A: Maria Molina. Profile: Ed Henry. Bream achieves a first.
- F&F video: Lou Holtz erupts over Brian’s pay to play proposal.
- Factor video: Talking Points debate turns rowdy part one, part two.
- Variety’s daytime impact honorees: Bill Hemmer, Janelle Rodriguez.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
04/02/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Momentum shift in the gun control debate?
- Monday’s numbers: Scott Brown-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Q1 winner: Fox News again. Q1 spinners: MSNBC, CNN, HLN.
- MSNBC gives weekend show to Democratic Party PR flack.
- Big Ed: What’s the rush? My weekend show is coming…sometime.
- Imus video: Bob Beckel talks about The Five. Q&A: Shibani Joshi.
- Video: The Point looks ‘hashed together’; ‘pimps up, hoes down’.
- Christopher gushes over All In; familiar set with muted colors.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC preps new Sex Slaves. Weekend numbers.
- First Amendment Center sides with Fox reporter in shield standoff.
Monday Links and Open Thread
04/01/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Pulpit politics prompts palaver.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: Public perturbed about politics from the pulpit?
- Imitation is the sincerest form of tv: another Five clone?!?
- That was quick: Brown on Fox gets high-profile subbing gig.
- FBN signs Jo Ling Kent. The Judge is headed back to court.
- Q&A: Shepard Smith. Profiles: Lou Dobbs, Nicole Petallides.
- Hot & Not: Tucker, Kate, Coop, Kathy, Erin, and John.
- Fox News Sunday video: The day the President almost died.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
03/30/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Babs out? Coop in? Nuptual bias?
- Profile: Chris Jansing. Video: Media bias in marriage debate?
- Saturday: Marriage Warriors. Sunday talk: preview, HP recap.
- Zurawik: Nasty Ben Carson right at home on nasty cable news.
- Today’s Chris Hayes Q&A. Nissenson gushes over The Cycle.
- ICN: I told you so. Concha: O’Reilly don’t need no stinkin’ quotas.
Friday Links and Open Thread
03/29/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Greg Gutfeld scorches Jim and Jason.
- Thursday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-TheFive-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Gabriel Sherman to Pat Caddell: ‘I know Ailes put you up to it…’
- Roland Martin: White CNN execs wouldn’t give me my own show.
- Video: Why did Chris Matthews drag Hitler into the gun debate?
- Q&A: Shepard Smith, the no-opinion oasis; Bret Baier (via TVN).
- Ending point: Soledad signs off CNN mornings for the last time.
- Lean Forward: Chris Hayes uses racial quotas when booking guests!
Thursday Links and Open Thread
03/28/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: End military funeral honors for vets?
- Wednesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Tapper tanks. Video: Paper’s roadmap to unprotected schools.
- ICN: How damaged is Erin Burnett? HLN reporter testifies.
- Video: Hang with Greg Palkot. Greta: My stalker has died; more.
- New CNN mornings: Cuomo and Boiduan…no Burnett. More.
- Stelter: The Lauer-Cooper connection. Fired CNNer honored.
- Q&A: Rich Edson; Chris Hayes, sans necktie. Ratigan resurfaces.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
03/27/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Are celebrities reluctant to speak out for life?
- ICN: Tucker’s role opens conflict of interest can o’ worms.
- Tuesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Wemple: Fox daytime is conservative…except when it’s not.
- Video: Hypocrisy and the race card from Salon’s Walsh?
- Tucker: new co-host of F&F Weekend. Profile: Rick Leventhal.
- The rumor mill: Coop; CNN mornings; today’s silliest rumor.
- Concha: The worst cable news idea evah. An idea for Hayes.
- Videos: Media marriage double standards; hang with Bob Beckel.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
03/26/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- More Zucker brilliance: a Coop-Kathy Griffin talk show?!?
- The Five video: Does Hollywood hate middle America?
- Monday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Somerby: Want to see propaganda? Check out Rachel Maddow.
- Q&A: Liz Claman; tax tips from Sandra Smith. Profile: Gerri Willis.
- Zucker tried to snag O’Reilly book rights. John King disses CNN.
- Concha: Fading MSNBC being overtaken by CNN. ICN analysis.
- Fox & Friends video: Chaos over a belly button part one, part two.
- Hurst: Not crazy…complex. Weekend numbers. Hayes goes All-In.
- Factor video: Bernard Goldberg on Leno and Lauer vs online snipers.
Monday Links and Open Thread
03/25/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Amazing response to The Amazing Race.
- Friday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Movie deal already inked for upcoming O’Reilly book.
- Jeff Zucker’s boss on how to ‘fix’ CNN. The Lead didn’t.
- Fox & Friends video: Bob Beckel reacts to the apology.
- Fox News gets results: The Amazing Race apologizes.
- Profiles: Bret Baier; Eric Bolling; MSNBC’s Phil Griffin.
- Hot & Not: Jake Tapper, Steve Kornacki, Roland S Martin, etc.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
03/23/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Ailes bio, New Pew, and more.
- Q&A: Shepard Smith, Rachel Maddow fan. Flashback.
- Video: Chris Hayes exits Up. Does three make a pattern?
- News Watch video: Media coverage of Middle East trip.
- GLAAD takes it all back, now welcomes Fox Newsers!
- ICN: Too much tinkering will make Jake a fish out of water.
- Zucker’s Folly? The Lead with Jake Tapper sinks like lead.
- On the Record video: Bob Beckel’s Amazing Race update.
- Fox Files: Operation Ghost Stories. Sunday talkers: preview.
Friday Links and Open Thread
03/22/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: CBS continues Amazing Race stonewall.
- Thursday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Whoops: Emails show GLAAD solicited FNCers for event!
- GLAAD: FNCers not welcome; more. Today’s Kornacki profile.
- Kirell: CNN reporter wasn’t really sympathizing with rapists.
- Video: Powers and Miller ask is the second honeymoon over?
- Hard news: The Lead books Colbert, Fallon…and struggles.
- Phil Donahue: Chris Matthews lobbied MSNBC to get me fired!
Thursday Links and Open Thread
03/21/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The impact of Twitter. Profile: Kornacki.
- Wednesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Hannity-Shep 1-2-3.
- Video: Bob Beckel denounces ‘anti-American’ Amazing Race.
- Video: Look who’s getting a try-out on F&F Weekend. More.
- Why was Maddow Q&A so evasive? Critics play diversity card.
- Imus video: Mensa meeting. CNN to hire Elisabeth Hasselbeck?
- CNN reporter outraged at being accused of saying what she said.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
03/20/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Amazing insensitivity on The Amazing Race?
- Cable beats broadcast: The Factor tops NBC primetime!
- Tuesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Hannity-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- O’Donnell next on chopping block? Kiran, Ratigan resurface.
- Q&A: Cheryl Casone; Roger Ailes on Palin and more (via TVN).
- Fox & Friends video: Ailes biographer Chafets part one, part two.
- Unemployable Olbermann still baring his claws at ex-colleagues.
- Melber preparing to lean forward? Big Ed meltdown over Politico.
- Video: Krauthammer on tv news in decline. Shield standoff drags on.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
03/19/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Was the Iraq war worth it?
- The Lead: Promising but schizophrenic; more of the same.
- Monday’s numbers: Bill-Bret-The Five 1-2-3. The Lead doesn’t.
- Kornacki to take over Up. Roland exits CNN. Q&A: Tapper.
- Somerby: David Corn, then and now. Weekend numbers.
- Protesting CNN rape comments is pointless? Paging Dr Baier.
- Zucker: Tapper is the ‘face of the new CNN’. MSNBC web plans.
- Imus video: Juan Williams on Satan, Obama, black history, etc.
- Ailes bio: NYT review says Fox hired ‘runway models’ as reporters.
- Factor video: Bernard Goldberg on media corruption re Jessica’s Law.
Monday Links and Open Thread
03/18/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Cyprus-style seizures unlikely in USA.
- Friday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Kirell: Fox haters in action. New hires at CNN, MSNBC.
- North: The 10-year anniversary of a mortifying blooper.
- Pew: Fox has much more factual reporting than MSNBC.
- New Pew: Cable news is evolving, but has it peaked?
- Sympathy for devils: CNN hearts rapists, petition ensues.
- The look of The Lead. Imus videos: Jake Tapper, Gerri Willis.
- Hot & Not: Schultz, Hayes, CPAC, HLN etc. Tucker’s dignity?
- Fox & Friends video: It’s Ainsley’s Sumo wrestling debut.
- Q&A: Jake Tapper promotes The Lead (that’s the first story).
Weekend Links and Open Thread
03/16/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: The new Pope, an old war.
- Cablenewsers named to talk radio’s ‘heavy hundred’ list.
- News Watch video: The press pick sides in budget battle.
- Q&A: Jake Tapper on The Lead; Lawrence O’Donnell.
- Sunday talkers: preview, HuffPo recap. Biz block delay.
- Hogue: Fox & Friends First turns one, continues to evolve.
- Fox & Friends video: The name is Earhardt…Ainsley Earhardt.
Friday Links and Open Thread
03/15/13 00:30 Filed in: links
- Thursday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Hannity-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: A collision of biases in media coverage of the Pope.
- Jay Carney takes another shot in the War on Fox. Full interview.
- Q&A: Phil Griffin (via TVN); Lawrence O’Donnell; Cheryl Casone.
- Fox papal coverage tops rivals. Coop to host another game show?
- Factor video: Megyn Kelly explores Colorado’s lax sex offender laws.
- Big Ed: All dressed up and nowhere to go. Schultz signs off primetime.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
03/14/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Eric Bolling gets a call from Jay Carney.
- None of the many channels Olby approached would hire him.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Byers: Contrary to Big Ed’s cover story, he was pushed out.
- What show is like watching parrots compete to mimic each other?
- Lean Forward: Schultz slot to dynamic Chris Hayes. Analysis.
- Olby settlement: ten cents on the dollar. Q&A: Tapper (via FTV).
- Imus video: Lively Mensa Meeting megapanel part one, part two.
- One America News Network: It’ll be like Fox, only not so liberal.
- Factor video: O’Reilly confronts the writer who called him bigoted.
- Lean Forward: Schultz leaves primetime for ‘prisoner’s row’; more.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
03/13/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: White House backing off tour shutdown threat?
- Tuesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Bogus CNN chyron. Imus video: Mike Baker on Egypt, Korea, etc.
- Zucker’s Erin Burnett: Isn’t it worth it to support anti-Semitism?!
- Video: Shep’s comments on the Catholic Church stir controversy.
- Factor video: O’Reilly vs Colmes rematch over federal spending.
- Q&A: Shep (via ICN); Charlie Gasparino on ‘sticking it to CNBC’.
- Q&A: Soledad, Jake Tapper. Maddow in Houston. Olby settles.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
03/12/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The tv season’s most devastating finale.
- Monday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Hannity-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: Van Hollen interview turns nasty. Laurie Dhue resurfaces.
- Video: Maddow with Leno part one, part two. Weekend numbers.
- Audio Q&A: Coop (via TVN). New, improved Piers: now 80% live.
- CNN’s ratings fix: massage the numbers. Cable conclave coverage.
- Imus video: Martha MacCallum on budgets, papal politics, and more.
- Video: Bernie Goldberg on a new Fox haters’ smear. Today’s outrage!
Monday Links and Open Thread
03/11/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Rice to receive reward?
- Friday’s numbers: Laura Ingraham-The Five-Baier 1-2-3.
- HuffPo’s ‘best and worst’ of MSNBC. Example of the latter?
- FBN’s Gasparino scoops Kaminsky exit from CNBC: video.
- ICN: History shows cable news feuds are good for business.
- Q&A: Nicole Petallides on being a working mom; Chris Jansing.
- Justice video: Amnesty for criminals? Hot & Not: Burnett, Bill, Ailes.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
03/09/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Ailes, the White House, and more.
- Profile: Larry King (via TVN). Q&A: Soledad (via ICN).
- News Watch videos: Sequester blues, busting the filibuster.
- Latest Olby filing slams Current TV. Sunday talkers: preview.
- Sunday specials: Myths, Lies, and Complete Stupidity; Escape Fire.
- Concha: MSNBC and CNN ego trips are driving their viewers to Fox.
Friday Links and Open Thread
03/08/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is hating America still the new world sport?
- Thursday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Hannity-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Studio-B video: Shep interview of John McCain turns tense.
- Rachel Maddow gushes over a Fox News anchor. Flashback.
- Powers and Miller examine media fluster over drone filibuster.
- FTV: Burnett move to mornings dead…no, alive…no, still dead.
- Joy-less View revives Behar/CNN talk. Today’s overhyped scandal.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
03/07/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Eric Bolling says ‘I’ll pick up the tab’.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Shep 1-2-3.
- America Live video: Sen Rand Paul claims victory.
- Q&A: Nicole Petallides. Dana Bash’s Rand Paul ‘get’.
- John Berman deflates Soledad’s attack on Roger Ailes.
- VIdeo: The Judge rules on drones vs the US constitution.
- Somerby: Buffoon O’Donnell lies to attack Bill O’Reilly.
- O’Reilly, Colmes, Kirsten: why the others can’t touch Fox.
- Imus video: Monica Crowley on Colmes/O’Reilly and more.
- Piers in a slump. Show gets new name: Piers Morgan Live.
- Al Gore sued for ‘unjust enrichment’. Alan still gets hate mail.
- CNN’s The Lead (that’s the first story) to premiere March 18.
- Video: Judy Miller on how the media covered Chavez’s death.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
03/06/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Sympathy for the devil?
- Tuesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Hannity 1-2-3.
- ICN: Zucker’s Burnett negotiations are frought with booby-traps.
- Video: Regis returns. CNN given journalism award…for graphics.
- Charlie Gasparino re-ups. Nicole Petallides honored. Q&A: Tucker.
- Factor video: O’Reilly explodes at Colmes. FNC contributor debuts.
- Wemple: Ailes portrays self as a good family man, ergo isn’t one?!?
- Roger Ailes bio: Obama vs Hannity, CNN’s framistans, mortality, etc.
- Factor video: Tucker responds to Menendez/DailyCaller controversy.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
03/05/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Monday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Video: Judge Napolitano on gun legislation vs federal law.
- Is CNBC running scared? FBN jeers CNBC pseudo-biz block.
- F&FF at one. Weekend numbers. Profile: Big talker Big Ed.
- Latest Kurtz insight: Wouldn’t it be great if ESPN hired Olby!?
- Site trumpeted Burnett move as ‘dead’, now saying the opposite.
- Video: The Political Insiders on spending cuts etc. Today’s outrage.
Monday Links and Open Thread
03/04/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: First female footballer fails.
- Friday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Roger Ailes embroiled in a battle of biographers? Or not?
- Video: FBN zings CNBC reality shows. Carville to MSNBC?
- Video: Chris Wallace Romney interview stirs controversy.
- Video: Labor of love. Zucker’s Plan B: Tamron Hall?
- Other shoe drops: Big Ed, Morning Joe in on it too? Update.
- Imus video: Bret Baier on Kerry, Dennis Rodman, and more.
- Don’t call us, we’ll call you: Olbermann wants a job at ESPN.
- Zurawik: Could coverage of the sequester possibly be any worse?
Weekend Links and Open Thread
03/02/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Woodward, Mitt, and Michelle.
- News Watch video: Bob Woodward and the sequester blues.
- Piers plunge: down 38%. Today’s conspiracy: debunked?
- Swimsuit model to host Fox News show. Ingle: it’s a boy!
- Sunday: Showdown on Debt Row. Sunday talk: preview, HP recap.
Friday Links and Open Thread
03/01/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Video: Why have the media turned on Bob Woodward?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Chase unseen. Q&A: Gerri Willis. Olby resurfaces.
- CNN buys healthcare doc promoting ‘alternative medicine’.
- Burnett bargains for big bucks. Soledad honored. CNN sues.
- Video: Rachel Maddow with Jon Stewart part one, part two.
- Video: Hannity exclusive with Bob Woodward part one, part two.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
02/28/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Duncan slips with teachers’ pink slips.
- Wednesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Video: Dana Perino on the campaign against Bob Woodward.
- Study: Hannity generous to opposing views. ABC newser to CNN.
- Somerby: It doesn’t get any worse than Piers. Q&A: Rich Edson.
- Greta: My husband is undergoing radiation treatment for cancer.
- Video: Gretchen Carlson, Linda Evans honored part one, part two.
- Papal coverage: Fox News, CNN. Reese’s piece: Fox News fogies.
- Imus video: Megapanel debates randy teachers, NASCAR, and more.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
02/27/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Tuesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Video: Kurtz and Ashburn rip Ellison, give kudos to Hannity.
- February program ranker: Fox News holds top thirteen slots.
- Burnett move to mornings ‘dead in the water’? Q&A: Soledad.
- Say goodnight, Gracie: Mika Brzezinski named ‘outstanding host’.
- Again, newsers fooled by hoax video. Alan Colmes moving on up.
- FNC revives storied broadcast tradition. Q&A: Juan Williams pt three.
- Hannity video: Keith Ellison gets personal. Video Q&A: Leland Vittert.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
02/26/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Conservatives consider Christie conundrum.
- February: CNN under Zucker sinking. Fox holds top 13 slots.
- Biznet wars take to the air. February spin: MSNBC, CNN, HLN.
- Monday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Video: Judge Napolitano on drones…and lying about them.
- Profile: Bret Baier and Special Report. Carol Roth to CNBC.
- Red Eye video: Andy Levy ombudses The Five, Oscars, and more.
- CNN: too white? Iran confiscates CNN footage. Weekend numbers.
- MSNBC’s propaganda sundae. Fox reporter rebuffs half-Dollar.
- Factor video: Bernard Goldberg on intentional deception at MSNBC.
- Lean Forward: Matthews already campaigning for 2016 Prez candidate!
Monday Links and Open Thread
02/25/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Oscars mix politics and entertainment.
- Friday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Zurawik: How bad is MSNBC? So bad…it’s worse than Fox!
- Imus video: Greg Gutfeld on the Oscars and more. CNN blackout.
- Damage control? Q&A: Soledad; Juan Williams part one, part two.
- Profile: Steve Doocy. Hot & Not: Soledad, Starting Point, CNBC etc.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
02/23/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Prez vs Press, MSNBC, and more.
- Lean Forward: Controversy swirls around another edited video.
- Video: Chris Wallace announces a first for Fox News Sunday .
- Fox News Watch video: Presidential problems with the press.
- Zucker’s CNN to re-hire Joy Behar? Video: Carlson capitulates.
- Reeves: Does CNBC think it can blackmail business leaders?
- Lean Forward: The Rev’s resumé…high salaries, unpaid taxes.
- ICN: Dump Soledad...now! Sunday talkers: preview, HP recap.
- Video: Remembering Iwo Jima. Today’s bright ideas to save CNN.
Friday Links and Open Thread
02/22/13 00:10 Filed in: links
- The Five video: What is America’s most miserable city?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: Sorry Tommy, Fox News is not hiring Mitt Romney.
- Video: How are the media dealing with restricted access?
- Imus video: Bob Beckel explains it all part one, part two.
- Soledad: At least I won’t have to get up early...it’s a win-win!
- Video: Beck interviews O’Reilly. Booking wars. Name change.
- Upstairs Downstairs, cable news style. Alexis Glick resurfaces.
- Factor video: Debate on indoctrination of government workers.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
02/21/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Paranoia over sequester festers, pesters Repubs.
- Wednesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- CNBC snipes Nightly Business Report from PBS.
- Soledad goes free-lance. Flashback: First moments of greatness.
- Video: Andy Levy on his spat with Chris Brown, sequester, etc.
- Audio: Fox to hire Romney? Chris Wallace ducks the question.
- Kurtz: Is MSNBC becoming an Obama administration in exile?
- Tuesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Imus video: Megapanel debates drones, campaign finance, etc.
- Actual BS on MSNBC. Profile: Chris Jansing. Coop, CNNi honored.
- Willies: Soledad leaving CNN would be a blow to journalism? More.
- Concha: Don’t complain about lack of access…just lean forward!
- Video: Beckel vs Bill on pregnant mothers and drugs part one, pt two.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
02/20/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: According to Chuck Todd, media bias is a myth.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier. Weekend numbers.
- Video: Ed Henry and panel on Obama’s ‘handling’ of the media.
- Rothman: MSNBC’s most outrageous show airs in hard news slot.
- The Soledad train is about to leave the station. Collectors items.
- Imus video: Juan Williams on media bias, Fox haters, and more.
- Greenwald: Just what MSNBC needed…more Obama defenders!
- Factor videos: James Carville and no-spin debut of Herman Cain.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
02/19/13 00:12 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Wrestling with the Tea Party.
- Friday’s numbers: Hannity-Juan Williams-Baier 1-2-3.
- Greta: the press caved. Tucker Carlson caves.
- RIght at home: the newest (MS)NBC contributor.
- Video: Bill O’Reilly reacts to huge viewership for Killing Lincoln.
- A Zucker play: hiring Steve Capus?!? Q&A: Ed Henry (via TVN).
- A tale of two audiences: Schultz vs O’Reilly. The end of cable?
- Factor video: Bernard Goldberg on David Gregory’s lack of curiosity.
Monday Links and Open Thread
02/18/13 00:22 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The GOP secret weapon? O’Reilly film sets record.
- Video: Whose side is David Gregory on? Another Zucker innovation.
- James Rosen at NU. Julie is back. How CNN sells the news (via TVN).
- Huge exposé of Fox News scandal strangely deleted after publication.
- Marsh: CNN’s cruisarama not all bad news. Tonight: Maddow’s Hubris.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
02/16/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Cruise control, Mr Bill, and the SotU.
- News Watch video: Media approval for the State of the Union.
- Zurawik: You know who’s like the old Soviet Union? Fox News!
- Chris Wallace moonlights. Sunday talkers: preview, HuffPo recap.
- Fox haters on twitter exact revenge on non-conforming journalist.
- Zucker’s Cruisarama did nothing for his sinking ship. Holmes’s new gig.
Friday Links and Open Thread
02/15/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Agriculture, diversity, and hating Pilgrims.
- Thursday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Hannity 1-2-3.
- NCAA honors Kilmeade. Video: Tesla vs the NY Times.
- NBCer turns Democrat PR flack…now joins Zucker’s CNN!
- Profile: Harris Faulkner, journalist, humanitarian, and mom.
- Fox News raises Cain. Zurawik: a desperation move?
- Video: Stars of O’Reilly’s Killing Lincoln part one, part two.
- CNN ‘poop ship’ overkill draws scrutiny; video: Joe piles on.
- Factor video: Bill O’Reilly cross-examines Marc Lamont Hill.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
02/14/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The media have found a new watergate.
- Wednesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Video: Megyn Kelly’s big Valentine’s Day announcement.
- Harris Faulkner in Cleveland. Maddow’s 101 tops swig tally.
- Charlie Gasparino on CNBC. FBN launches Tax Flight series.
- ‘The World News Leader’ under Zucker. No Rivera groundswell.
- Imus video: Megapanel debates abortion etc part one, part two.
- Kurtz: It was a civil debate that shed some light on journalism.
- Videos: Howard Kurtz with Bill O’Reilly; O’Reilly with Letterman.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
02/13/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Fox/CNN top SotU. Tues numbers: Rubio/FNC-O’Reilly-SotU/FNC.
- Quickly, Brown and Fox team up; debuts tonight on Hannity.
- Videos: Judge Napolitano on internet freedom and recess excess.
- Profiles: Harris Faulkner, journalist and more; Andrea Tantaros.
- Imus video: Dierdre and Lis on the SotU, Grammies, and more.
- CNN reports on nonexistent hostages. Byers: Same-o same-o.
- Comcast to allow FNC streaming. Simpatico: New MSNBC contributor.
Monday Links and Open Thread
02/11/13 00:15 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Hard times for a SEAL hero.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Bret Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Q&A: Bret Baier; Monica Crowley. Tapper EP: from MSNBC.
- Gray: Fox News Latino signals a new Roger Ailes initiative.
- Imus video: Fr Morris on papal news. Cablers head to Rome.
- (MS)NBC goes gaga over guns. Matthews achieves ‘half-true’.
- TNR’s blue-dress profile of Ezra Klein. Liz Claman in Cleveland.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
02/09/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- News Watch video: The drones, the media, and the hypocrisy.
- Reliable Sources videos: Fox (natch!), Menendez, and more.
- The world’s news leader: does global warming cause asteroids?
- Cablers cover snowarama; Geraldo airs live from Central Park.
- Hogue: Tucker settling in? Sunday talkers: preview, HP recap.
- Video: Kirsten and Carlson examine media hypocrisy over rhetoric.
Friday Links and Open Thread
02/08/13 00:20 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The truth about cyberloafers. Flashback.
- Thursday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Hannity-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Siegel: My obsession with Megyn Kelly and the Fox blondes.
- Q&A: Gerri Willis. Cost of Freedom moved. Cuomo’s CNN debut.
- At large killer sent package to Cooper. CNN hires DC local for am.
- OtR video: Buchanan and McSally on killing US citizens with drones.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
02/07/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Daniel Faulkner, the forgotten victim.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Video: Do drone strikes expose a media double standard?
- Video: Andy Levy talks Red Eye. Killer’s fave cablenewsers.
- O’Reilly to address his (MS)NBC/drone comments tonight: video.
- Another Piers Morgan controversy. Video: Morgan grills Morris.
- Reese’s piece: Too bad inaugurations are only once every four years.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
02/06/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Great Scott: the quick, Brown Fox? Enten: Morris musings.
- Wemple: Big NY Times scoop reported by Fox News in 2011.
- Video: Andy Levy ombudses drones etc. FNC: trusted and not.
- Today’s unlikely Curry rumor. Melissa Harris-Perry at Williams.
- Imus video: Lis Wiehl and Dierdre Imus part one, part two.
- Q&A: Bill Hemmer. Lean Forward: a flip-flop Touré-de-force.
- Burkeman: Could Geraldo’s candidacy possibly be…a PR stunt?
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
02/05/13 00:10 Filed in: links
- Dick Morris is out. The Five video: The assassination bureau.
- Monday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Rothstein: John King survives, but Candy may not be dandy.
- Video: Judge Nap on the DoJ memo and killing US citizens.
- Lizzie O’Leary resurfaces. Q&A: The Rev. Weekend numbers.
- Red Eye Video: Andy Levy ombudses Ray Lewis and more.
- Can CNN’s Man of Action strike sparks? Jake Tapper Reports.
- Factor video: Bernard Goldberg on Menendez. Zucker gets Zain.
- Look out Geraldo, another toe in the water? Sleepless in Atlanta.
Monday Links and Open Thread
02/04/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Video: Political Insiders on immigration, gun control, and more.
- Friday’s numbers: Laura-The Five-Baier 1-2-3. OtR turns 11.
- Beyonce over Benghazi: Zucker’s imprint is changing CNN.
- Fox & Friends video: Kilmeade’s quest to befriend Alec Baldwin.
- Hot & Not: Cuomo, Carville, Capus, MSNBC’s editing bay, etc.
- It may all be a publicity stunt, but FNC is taking Geraldo seriously.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
02/02/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Hillary, Geraldo, and MSNBC editing.
- Harris: CNN may oust ‘respected journalist’ Soledad O’Brien.
- News Watch video: Another editing controversy at MSNBC.
- Today’s Steve Capus specularama: Joining Zucker at CNN?
- Video: Greg Gutfeld complains about The Five to Andy Levy.
- Flip-flop: MSM now encourage Murdoch to slant FNC coverage.
- CNN wanted to hire Olbermann?! Sunday talkers: preview.
- Profile: Dr Sanjay Gupta. Video: Sanjay w/Conan part one, part two.
Friday Links and Open Thread
02/01/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Who’s to blame for the chicken wings shortage?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Video: Media coverage of terror in Turkey, and economic news.
- Zurawik: Given all the damage Capus did, he deserved to go.
- Steve Capus out. More. Who will take over? Jon Klein praises FNC.
- F&F videos: Gabrielle Douglas; the Tuohys; Geraldo for Senate?!?
- Imus video: Jake Tapper on joining CNN, and the Hagel hearings.
- Q&A: Harris Faulkner, Jedediah Bila. Fox shield standoff continues.
- Factor video: Bernard Goldberg criticizes ‘repeat offender’ MSNBC.
- Soledad’s future unclear. Flashback: Her first moments of greatness.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
01/31/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The FIve video: Pink slips for the President’s Jobs Council.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Bret Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Geraldo Rivera dreams the impossible dream.
- Friedman: Can Zucker bag the big one? Today’s apology.
- Dickson: Is the Soledad train about to leave the station?
- Carville and Matalin speak. What of Roland and Donna?
- Report: John King to be dethroned. Jake Tapper at Marist.
- Imus video: Imogen Lloyd Webber vs McGuirk part one, part two.
- ICN: MSNBC’s modus operandi is now dodge, duck, and obfuscate.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
01/30/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Lean Forward: MSNBC airs no explanation or apology; more.
- Tuesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Audio: Joe Trippi talks to Kilmeade about the War on Fox.
- Rothstein: Starting Point ‘too ethnic’? Staffers brace for worst.
- ICN: Latest doctored video flap threatens MSNBC’s credibility.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC in a new deceptive editing controversy.
- Q&A: Harris Faulkner. January cablenews program ranker.
- Imus video: Laura Ingraham. Super Bowl Q&A: Sandra Smith.
- Zurawik: Under Zucker, CNN is looking like a contender. More.
- Grove: Shock and awe at CNN…and more heads will roll.
- Video: Greta and Hillary Clinton. Shock photo: Andy Levy.
- Unedited Factor video: Bill’s feisty Q&A with Gen Colin Powell.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
01/29/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Monday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Jan numbers: Fox tops. Spin: MS, HLN, CNN. Weekend numbers.
- Lean Forward video: MSNBC obsession with FNC marches on.
- Mandel: Attempts to delegitimize Fox threaten press freedom.
- Goldberg: Liberals should be troubled by a WH War on Fox.
- Powers: How the WH wages its war on Fox News. Counterpoint.
- Daly: The media need more liberals like Kirsten Powers.
- Erickson: Things I learned during my three years at CNN.
- Weprin: Zucker has his hands full resuscitating CNN mornings.
- Red Eye vIdeos: Rowdy amnesty debate part one, part two.
- Carville, Matalin, Bennett leaving CNN; Erickson jumps to Fox.
- Imus video: Martha MacCallum on Rubio etc part one, part two.
- Chris Cuomo gets Zuckered; Curry contradiction; Whitaker out.
- Rick Kaplan resurfaces. CNBC snub analyzed. Dobbs tops CNBC.
- Factor video: 60 Minutes and Hillary Clinton part one, part two.
Monday Links and Open Thread
01/28/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Shooting from the lip?
- Friday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Bret Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Q&A: Tucker Carlson on CNN, MSNBC, Olby, and more.
- Greta: What I will do in my 12 minutes with Hillary Clinton.
- Lean Forward: Obama fundraisers target (MS)NBC.
- Today’s Palin specularama: hired by Zucker? Or maybe not?
- Colin Powell enters the no-spin zone. NBC snubs CNBC?
- Video: 60 MInutes Q&A like ‘state-run media’? Foul weather.
- Imus videos: Bill Hemmer; Juan Williams part one, part two.
- Tougher than 60 Minutes? Zoraida ringed. Curry clamp-down.
- Videos: Obama attacks Fox, Trump and Peter Johnson respond.
- Hot & Not: Coop, Curry, Cashin’ In, contracts, CNBC, and more.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
01/26/13 00:15 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Palin, polarization, and more.
- Greta: Democrats being pressured to stay off Fox News.
- Broadening the definition of news: CNN’s red carpet show.
- News Watch video: A media inauguration love connection?
- Zucker’s recipe to save CNN: opinion, drama, pizzazz.
- Mediaite: ‘Clash’ of the titles. Sunday talk: preview, recap.
- Factor video: Bernard Goldberg on still-slobbering media.
Friday Links and Open Thread
01/25/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: In Colorado, pot problems proliferate.
- Thursday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Sarah’s out! (via ICN) Analysis. Profile: Charles Gasparino.
- Brawl on CNBC. Liz Claman in Davos. Today’s twitter spat.
- Video: Does the WH press corps fawn over Barack Obama?
- Steven Wright: Not good sports at CNN. Q&A: Jake Tapper.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
01/24/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Race and Bloomberg’s soda pop ban.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Old patterns die hard: CNN ratings crash repeats itself.
- Rachel Nichols joins CNN. Josh Lipton moves to CNBC.
- Eric Bolling to host Cashin’ In. Q&A: Rich Edson, SNL to FBN.
- Videos: Judge Nap on Hillary, major media coverage debated.
- Tuesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Mickey Kaus: Is it time for a new Fox? Greta vs The Daily Caller.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
01/23/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: What if Benghazi had happened under Bush?
- Monday’s numbers: Inauguration (CNN)-Blitzer-O’Reilly 1-2-3.
- Jake Tapper disclosure flap. Q&A: Tamron Hall. Today’s oops.
- Imus video: Blonde on blonde pt one, pt two. Weekend numbers.
- Coop preemptively pushing back against Ann Curry encroachment?
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
01/22/13 00:20 Filed in: links
- The Five video: A new trend…the pre-emptive apology.
- Friday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Bret Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- CNN to blow the lid off…SeaWorld! CNN hires Erin McPike.
- Video: Was coverage of the inaugural fair and balanced?
- Lizzy O’Leary leaves CNN. More GOP propaganda from Fox!
- Imus videos: Ed Henry on WH snubbing Fox, and Bob Beckel.
- Factor video: Bernard Goldberg looks at The Second Coming.
- Q&A: Liz Claman, Dennis Kucinich. Maddow makes it up.
- Zucker takes over, Darth Vader returns. CNN tops swearing in.
- Impartial journalists opine on award speech. Bashir battles tumor.
Monday Links and Open Thread
01/21/13 00:30 Filed in: links
- Al-Jazeera: Too factional for US viewers? Tucker specularama.
- Inauguration morning: CNBC and Bloomberg in reruns; FBN live.
- Piers Morgan’s recipe for ratings: name-calling and 9/11 truthers.
- Today’s exposé: Anderson Cooper, CIA agent! Fox hater ‘humor’.
Friday Links and Open Thread
01/18/13 00:30 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Don’t subsidize your children’s college tuition?
- Thursday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Whoops! Martin Bashir reports fake PR story as fact.
- Videos: O’Reilly on The View: part one, part two, part three.
- Q&A: Piers Morgan says CNN to be more ‘edgy’, opinionated.
- Factor video: Bill O’Reilly welcomes the newest FNC contributor.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
01/17/13 00:10 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Will Barack Obama preserve the constitution?
- Wednesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Jennifer Griffin gives Zero Dark Thirty: two thumbs way down.
- Cable newsers Megyn and Melissa on ‘power list’. Rove re-ups.
- Imus video: Alan Colmes vs Bernard McGuirk part one, part two.
- Biznet, MSNBC inaugurals. CNBC blows the lid off...Spider-Man!
- Video: Piers Morgan with Colbert. Today’s oops; oops part deux.
- Ann Curry can go to CNN…if she sits six months in the penalty box.
- With its cable news in decline, CNN looks to other opportunities.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
01/16/13 00:15 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Something missing from executive actions?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3. Weekly ranker.
- It’s more GOP propaganda from Fox. Haters begin the attacks.
- Special interest group nominates MSNBC, CNN for awards.
- Conspiracy News Network? CNN inauguration Current hanging in.
- Imus video: Lis Wiehl and Deirdre Imus part one, part two.
- Fox News called on just once over the last six Obama pressers.
- ICN: Zucker was right to stick up for Piers. HLN makeup emergency.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
01/15/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Monday’s numbers: Bill-O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Fox News inauguration coverage. Fox signs Jedediah and Katie.
- VIdeo: Is media coverage of debt ceiling wars truly unbiased?
- Piers punts powwow? Charles in Charge? Weekend numbers.
- Reports: Matt Lauer wants NBC to release Ann Curry to CNN.
- Video: Judge Napolitano responds to attack from the NY Times.
- He’s Mr Popularity! Heather’s best birthday ever? Kurtz konflict?
- Factor video: Bernard Goldberg on media coverage of Current sale.
Monday Links and Open Thread
01/14/13 00:30 Filed in: links
- The Five video: School discipline going overboard?
- Friday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Bret Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Q&A: Greg Gutfeld sees cycles; Harris Faulkner, news junkie.
- Marine Jon Hammar on The Factor tonight. Tamron moonlights.
- Profiles: Charlie Gasparino; Neil Cavuto, from fish fryer to anchor.
- Imus video: Bret Baier on debt ceiling wars. Scoop spats (v ICN).
- Videos: Judge Jeanine on hypocrisy at the Journal News; more.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
01/12/13 00:25 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Guns, cable spats, and more.
- News Watch video: Media taking sides on gun control?
- Video: Kevin McCarthy debuts as Fox News contributor.
- Take the Fox News college challenge (via TV Newser).
- Factor video: Hawaii strikes back! Sunday talk: preview, HP recap.
Friday Links and Open Thread
01/11/13 00:12 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Quentin Tarantino and movie violence.
- Thursday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Bret Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Video: Have media been fair in coverage of gun violence?
- FNC signs new nerd contributor. Today’s Fox hater meme.
- Larry disses Piers. CNBC targets clock-watchers. Tech wars.
- Factor video: Glenn Beck on his attempt to buy Current from Gore.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
01/10/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: All the President’s men.
- Wednesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Kelly’s Court video: Does Bill Maher owe Trump $5 million?
- Piers Morgan, new ratings champ…except for all the others.
- New MoJo PR ploy. Today’s boycott. Rundown turns three.
- Sports not-so-illustrated. Raising America. No-spin shocker!
- Factor video: Geraldo Rivera’s close encounter with Al Gore.
- Imus video: Holder vs McGuirk pt one, pt two. Weekend numbers.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
01/09/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Schools teaching pupils to ‘spread the wealth’?
- Tuesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Bret Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Red Eye video: Andy Levy ombudses guns, Gore, and more.
- Monday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Zurawik: Al-Jazeera has a bias, but it’s not what you think.
- Factor video: Is Planned Parenthood violating federal law?
- MSNBC claims Chained to My Ex is journalism. Today’s outrage.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
01/08/13 00:08 Filed in: links
- Current staffers grumble at Al Jazeera confab. Flashback.
- Profile: David Asman on journalism, marriage, and cigars.
- FNC tops coveted Facebook comment metric. FBN exec exits.
- Imus video: Martha MacCallum. CNBC unveils revamped Prime.
- Factor video: Bernard Goldberg on the press vs right to privacy.
Monday Links and Open Thread
01/07/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Fiscal cliff buyers’ remorse?
- Friday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: Megyn Kelly shot on national tv. Profile: Bret Baier (v/TVN).
- VIdeo: Are the media giving a pass to Dems on spending issues?
- Spitzer splits. Grace and CNN settle. John King’s whereabouts.
- Profile: Megyn Kelly, Hitchcock blond who suffers no fools, gladly.
- Imus video: Jake Tapper talks cliffs. Q&A: Peter Barnes, Phil Griffin.
- Hot & Not: Current TV, CNBC, O’Reilly, CNN, etc. Larry moonlights.
Friday Links and Open Thread
01/04/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is DC’s problem too much testosterone?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3.
- 2012 cablenews program rankers: Fox News holds top 11 slots.
- Gainor: US media bias trivial compared to overseas outlets.
- Lean Forward: These racial attacks would be a scandal if on Fox.
- Al-Jazeera’s international focus; Zurawik: Purchase is good news.
- Imus video: Mike Baker on US security. From NPR to Fox Latino.
- To dream the impossible dream… Q4 spin: CNN, HLN, MSNBC.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
01/03/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Al Gore shirks paying his ‘fair share’.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-McElway-Folbaum 1-2-3.
- Monday’s numbers: CNN NewYears Eve-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- That was quick: Dave Briggs resurfaces. Another O’Reilly movie.
- Another bright idea to save CNN…on Bizarro Planet maybe.
- CNBC: Nothing to see here. Today’s oops. Weekend numbers.
- Imus video: Sally Kohn vs Bernard McGuirk part one, part two.
- ICN: Does Al-Jazeera buying CurrentTV spell trouble for CNN?
- HLN makeover: new ‘lifestyle’ series. Q&A: Christiane Amanpour.
- Has a quiet campaign against a CNN contributor proved successful?
- Factor video: Bernard Goldberg on public disinterest in economics.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
01/02/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Hollywood’s love-hate relationship with guns.
- Stelter: Current tv has finally found a buyer…it’s Al-Jazeera!
- Shock: Daily Beast attacks Fox, gets it wrong. More. Update.
- Apparently Ann Curry believes those Curry-to-CNN rumors.
- CNN’s embarrassing debasement tarnishes Cooper as well.
- Imus video: Mike Emanuel explains what happened at the cliff.
- Solin: CNBC, stop the madness! ICN: Wake up! This is rising above?
New Year's Eve Links and Open Thread
12/31/12 00:35 Filed in: links
- The Five video: New Year’s resolutions don’t really exist?
- Friday’s numbers: O’Gutfeld-McElway-The Five 1-2-3.
- ICN: Cablenews resolutions. Q&A: Maria Molina, Bill Hemmer.
- F&F videos: Dave Briggs signs off; farewells from after the show.
- Is Sean Hannity the big cablenews loser of 2012? Maybe not…
- The Five video: The fiscal cliff blame game. FBN’s cliff coverage.
- The Lorcoe Diamonds Matter part one, two, three, four, part five.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
12/29/12 00:50 Filed in: links
- Video: Fox & Friends Weekend highlight reel for 2012.
- Reliable Sources videos: Pressing the cliff, 2012 report card.
- Sunday fiscal cliff notes: FNC and The Five, CNBC, MSNBC.
- Fox News Watch video: Grading the media’s 2012 coverage.
- Piers provokes pesky petitioners; more. TJ slumming; more?
- Video: Who wants to go cliff-diving? Sunday talk: HuffPo recap.
- The Lorcoe Diamonds Matter part one, pt two, pt three, part four.
Friday Links and Open Thread
12/28/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Michael Moore plays the gun control race card.
- Thursday’s numbers: Laura-The Five-McElway 1-2-3.
- Wednesday’s numbers: Laura-The Five-McElway 1-2-3.
- ICN: What’s hot and what’s not, mammoth 2012 roundup.
- Video: Did the FBI suspect Marilyn Monroe was a Communist?
- Zucker eyeing Chris Cuomo? Audio: Stuart Varney zings Piers.
- PR crusade turns routine correction into blue blog cause celebre.
- YTJD: The Lorcoe Diamonds Matter part one, part two, part three.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
12/27/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- Tuesday’s numbers: Jamie Colby-O’Reilly-O’Reilly 1-2-3.
- Monday’s numbers: The Five-McElway-F&F Christmas 1-2-3.
- Wemple: Why Greta covered the case of a jailed US marine.
- Politico: Don Lemon’s Newtown reports ‘not journalism’.
- Lean Forward: Cable news host promotes his own anti-NRA rally.
- Spend New Year’s Eve with Megyn…or Kathy Griffin? Flashback.
- Griffin: Chris Matthews is ‘a statesman’! Weekend numbers.
- Zurawik: Exploitative media hot-doggers debase coverage.
- Video: Greg Gutfeld reviews the real scandals of 2012.
- YTJD: The Lorcoe Diamonds Matter part one, part two.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
12/26/12 01:15 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Do media trash privacy for advocacy?
- Gullible Fox haters fall for an obvious hoax.
- DC police ‘investigating’ Gregory gun stunt? Greta: So silly!
- Shocker: Impartial cable ‘journalists’ take sides on gun control.
- Friday’s numbers: Laura Ingraham-The Five-John Roberts 1-2-3.
- The Five video: Secret Santa surprises. Kiran’s Christmas wish?
- Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Lorcoe Diamonds Matter part one.
Christmas Eve Links and Open Thread
12/24/12 01:15 Filed in: links
- Backstage chaos didn’t foil F&F Christmas special.
- CNN mulls Soledad in primetime: a recipe for failure?
- Q&A: Bill O’Reilly (via ICN); Bill Hemmer on Newtown.
- Hot & Not: Gun control, Sherman, Tapper, etc.
- Nothing says Christmas like MSNBC! Fox News; CNN.
- Stan Freberg: Christmas Dragnet.
- Have Gun, Will Travel: The Hanging Cross.
- The Bob Newhart Show: His Busiest Season.
- Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Red Mystery Matter
Weekend Links and Open Thread
12/22/12 01:15 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Tragedies, 2012 gaffes, and more.
- ’Tis the season: FNC contributor promotes MSNBC series.
- News Watch video: Media missing the Benghazi boat?
- Dave Briggs leaving Fox & Friends…for NBC Sports Network?
- Newlywed Erin Burnett’s dress code for staff. Greta: why not?
- Video: Mother of freed marine credits Fox News and O’Reilly.
- The Great Gildersleeve: Why the Chimes Rang.
- The Donna Reed Show: A Very Merry Christmas.
- Grand Central Station: Miracle for Christmas.
- Newhart video: No Room at the Inn. Sunday talkers: preview.
Friday Links and Open Thread
12/21/12 00:12 Filed in: links
- The Five video: From one extreme to another?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3.
- Three cablenewsers make ’Twelve to Watch’ list (via TVN).
- Pushback: Gabe Sherman blasted as ‘Jayson Blair on steroids’.
- Video: Why don’t media ask questions raised by Benghazi report?
- Like MSNBC, CNBC adds reality shows to schedule.
- Video: Bill O’Reilly reacts to the release of Cpl Hammar.
- Q&A: Shibani Joshi on trending tech gifts. Friday Fox Files.
- ICN: Tapper move a mistake…for ABC. Fake (?) ‘Roger Ailes’ snark.
- The Nick Shurn Matter: part one, pt two, pt three, pt four, part five.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
12/20/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Bill O’Reilly. Greta: Those are not my words!
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Jake Tapper joining CNN as Chief Washington Correspondent.
- Somerby: Rachel Maddow, national treasure or a bit dishonest?
- Man sentenced for death threat to O’Reilly. Today’s exposé.
- Video: Life as a junior reporter. Tomorrow’s exposé.
- XM may lose Fox News radio. Special Cavuto cliff coverage.
- Video: O’Reilly turns up the heat on behalf of jailed marine.
- Lou Dobbs lead over CNBC grows. Merry Christmas from FBN!
- Critics eagerly anticipate MSNBC’s latest journalistic triumph.
- The Nick Shurn Matter: part one, part two, part three, part four.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
12/19/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Time’s Person of the Year shocker.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: Failed mental health system deems Asperger’s irrelevant.
- Imus video: Ed Henry on gun policy. New gig for Andrea Tantaros.
- Video: Tom Shillue ombudses Christmas songs, toys, and Time.
- 2012 numbers: FBN gaining on CNBC. Q&A: Melissa Harris-Perry.
- As FNCers push back, controversy swirls over ‘ban’ report.
- Groundbreaking MSNBC series on the way. Winners of 2012?
- YTJD: The Nick Shurn Matter: part one, part two, part three.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
12/18/12 00:25 Filed in: links
- The Five video: This is a time to ponder, not pontificate.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Video: Does media over-coverage encourage copycat killers?
- MacCallum re-ups at Fox News. CNN reporter involved in spat?
- Gun control talk ban not as claimed: Sherman swings and misses.
- Q&A: Soledad, Gerri Willis. MSNBC surge: Fox haters’ wet dream.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg pans shooting coverage, including FNC.
- The Nick Shurn Matter: part one, part two. Weekend numbers.
Monday Links and Open Thread
12/17/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- The Five video: America’s mental health services.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Blitzer 1-2-3.
- Fox not allowing gun control talk…except when they do.
- CNBC loses ‘Wall Street Journal’. A week of cliff-hangers.
- Video: Fox Jr reporter learns a taxing lesson when car is hit.
- Worth the price: More free advice for Jeff Zucker and CNN.
- The Nick Shurn Matter: part one. CNN’s answer to Gutfeld?
Weekend Links and Open Thread
12/15/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources video: The media and the massacre.
- Video: Huckabee responds to critics as Geraldo takes his side.
- Changing of the guard? Gretchen on Studio-B while Aly’s on F&F.
- Greta Home and Academy opens in Haiti; a great day.
- Sunday coverage: Baier anchors memorial at 6:00 pm.
- Today’s boycott. Hugged by Don Lemon. Crowley honored.
- Zurawik: What, you expected responsible journalism from MSNBC?
- Saturday special coverage. Sunday talkers: preview, HP recap.
Friday Links and Open Thread
12/14/12 00:35 Filed in: links
- Video: Special Report panel reflects on the CT school shooting.
- Politico’s Byers posts string of false tweets then refuses to correct.
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Cablenewsers scramble schedules to cover CT shooting. More.
- Lean Forward: ‘Straight news’ anchor demands more gun-control.
- Video: Andrea Mitchell ‘analysis’ parallels Dems’ talking points?
- CNN considering late-night comedy hour (via ICN)? No wonder.
- NBC News to Ann Curry: No Zucker for you! Lynn Berry to CNN?
- The View videos: Coop, Piers. Buffett vs CNBC. Alan’s hate mail.
- Factor video: Bill O’Reilly blasts secularists. Paul Baier home resting.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
12/13/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Who should be named ‘person of the year’?
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- 2012 numbers: FNC holds top eleven slots. Today’s outrage.
- Source: Ann Curry would bring a ‘breath of fresh air’ to CNN.
- Imus video: Mike Baker on Benghazi, North Korea, and more.
- Profiles: Peter Barnes; Arwa Damon (v/ICN); Lawrence O’Donnell.
- Video: Andy Levy ombudses Bradley Manning, unions, and Santa.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
12/12/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is Santa a Democrat or a Republican?
- Oy: Clueless HuffPo analysis of a Brian Kilmeade joke.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Kelly’s Court video: Hester’s Storage Wars fakery lawsuit.
- AP attack on Bill O’Reilly relies on Media Matters ‘research’.
- Ann Curry to CNN prime? Abad-Santos: It could make sense.
- Imus video: Juan Williams on Michigan’s historic labor battle.
- Not just stocks falling on CNBC. O’Donnell on Staten Island.
- Gerri Willis on fiscal cliff ramifications. The bloopers of 2012.
- Studio J gets high-tech upgrade. Video: A Christmas surprise.
- Hannity video: Steven Crowder details how he was assaulted.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
12/11/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: CIAgent who tracked UBL denied promotion.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3.
- Atkinson: CNN plans could push Piers to later time slot.
- FNC contributor assaulted. Imus re-ups with FBN. Flashback.
- Fox hater brags that he stiffed The Factor. Weekend numbers.
- Weather interns in training. Bondi buzz: bogus. A call to court.
- The Lean Forward stonewall: Tommy Christopher vs Ben Jacobs.
- Imus video: Greg Gutfeld discusses (what else?) The Joy of Hate.
- IBD: Barack Obama’s Pravda. Study: CNN is fair to a ‘tea’.
- Factor video: Bernard Goldberg on RFK’s ‘right-wing media’ meme.
Monday Links and Open Thread
12/10/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Psy gets a pass.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3.
- Wolff: Today’s obligatory bright ideas on how to ‘save CNN’.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC and WH team up to stonewall press.
- Soledad praises Zucker as Zucker prepares to replace her?
- Imus video: Bill Hemmer on the end of the world and more.
- Hot & Not: Ailes, Griffin, Cafferty, Watters, etc. Roger’s Angels?
- Whoops! Gullible Fox haters duped by fake ‘study’ of FNC viewers.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
12/08/12 00:20 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Bob Costas, Roger Ailes, and more.
- Greta: Not partisan or showbiz, he is the best interviewer on tv.
- Fox & Friends video: The first-ever freshman Heisman winner.
- News Watch video: Media memes mingle at the fiscal cliff.
- More ideas to ‘save CNN’. Sunday talkers: preview, HP recap.
- Video: Andy Levy ombudses Psy, curricula, wiring, and more.
- Sunday: Fly Me to the Moon, preview; Who Is Black in America?
Friday Links and Open Thread
12/07/12 09:55 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Killer gets ten years…of church attendance!
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3.
- Four FNCers named as influential and stylish DC women.
- Video: Three NY Times journos discuss the future of CNN.
- Politico parrots MMfA distortion, outs Watters contribution.
- VIdeo: Bill O’Reilly with Jay Leno part one, part two.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Q&A: Adam Carolla. Profile: CNBC’s Jane Wells (via ICN).
- Video: Honor flight takes WWII veterans back to Pearl Harbor.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
12/06/12 00:40 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Why not eliminate homework?
- Lean Forward: MSNBC’s ‘straight news’ is anything but.
- Moonves scotches CBS/CNN merger meme. Cafferty exits.
- ICN: Phil Griffin is asking for it. Speaking of asking for it…
- AP profile: Ed Henry. Video: Coop on CBS This Morning.
- Imus video: Bernard and Imogen on Christmas, Wintour, etc.
- Puzzler: What do these Grammy nominees have in common?
- Factor video: Bill O’Reilly goes mano-a-mano with Bob Costas.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
12/05/12 09:33 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Teachers enlist truther for class warfare toon.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- McFarland: A ‘silly, off-base firestorm’ from the anti-Fox media.
- Greg Gutfeld book review. Preview: O’Reilly vs Bob Costas.
- Imus video: Father Jonathan talks ‘war on Christmas’ and more.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
12/04/12 00:18 Filed in: links
- The Five video: A hazy shade of Wintour in England?
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Sherman: At Fox News, elections have consequences (via ICN).
- Lean Forward: Obama consults with MSNBC hosts on tax policy!
- Dobbs tops CNBC. Weekend numbers. Alexander to NBC WH beat.
- O’Reilly Factor video: Bernard Goldberg sticks up for Bob Costas.
- Is this why Bob Woodward was at FNC so much? WaPo hyperbole.
- Video: Another carefully reasoned, calm and rational Hannity debate.
Monday Links and Open Thread
12/03/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- Video: Bob Beckel’s Christmas light show.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- CNN names hero(ine). Alisyn Camerota posts intriguing photo.
- Video: Pinkerton vs Colmes on Costas gun control comments.
- Damage control: Shuster does stealth rewrite of original post.
- Oops: David Shuster, boy reporter, lies about Fox News again.
- Fox: Splittsville! CNN to produce Spanish-language programs.
- Greenwald: Will MSNBC continue to be Obama cheerleaders?
- Broadening the definition: a late-night CNN clone of The View?!?
- Zucker’s all that and a bag o’ chips. Hot & Not: Zucker, weather, etc.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
12/01/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: CNN Zuckered, media Rice-a-roni, more.
- Video: Dana Perino reveals what she really thinks of Bob Beckel.
- Brit hacking probe implicates US cable newser…who’s not at Fox!
- News Watch video: Were media complicit in a Rice race-a-roni?
- Brenda Buttner’s close encounter with Hunter S Thompson.
- Sunday: CNN Heroes All-Star Tribute. Sunday talk: HuffPo recap.
- Ross: Another bright idea for saving CNN. Some likelier scenarios.
Friday Links and Open Thread
11/30/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Who is responsible for student loan debt?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3.
- Demo derby: MSNBC wins 25-54 primetime for the week.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC signs Olbermann amigo as contributor.
- VIdeo: Rick Reichmuth goes over a non-fiscal cliff. Q&A: Gutfeld.
- Zucker severs Couric ties. ICN: CNN plans beget ‘abject horror’.
- Zucker talk: tells Kurtz ‘more passion’; speaks of ‘endless potential’.
- Video: A War on Christmas rumpus…Bill O’Reilly vs Lincoln Chaffee.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
11/29/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Celebrities behaving badly.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3.
- Reruns of The Mole? Zucker plan: ‘broaden the definition’ of news!
- November program rankers. Q&A: Gerri Willis on the fiscal cliff.
- Imus video: McGuirk vs Imogen Lloyd Webber on Benghazi etc.
- Greta: Bruce Bartlett flatters himself. Huddy’s new hubby?
- Video: Factor debate over religion turns rowdy. Today’s oops.
- Zurawik: Zucker may be just the ticket for CNN. The big question.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
11/28/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: New fronts open in a war on Christianity?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- November numbers: FNC holds nine of top ten; CNN; MSNBC.
- Shocker! More claims by Fox hating author turn out to be false.
- Scandal! Author sez Fox banned his book. Oops, author lied.
- Lean Forward: Progressives castigate the ‘atrocity’ of Bashir.
- Video: Ooooh, that’s scaaaary! (via ICN). FNC rules November.
- FBN wins FOIA suit. ICN: Fox was right to nix Ricks tricks.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Shep 1-2-3.
- Lean Forward: CNN hires Jeff Zucker! ICN: CNN is dead. Or not?
- Weekend numbers. Video: Greg Gutfeld at the Reagan library.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
11/27/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The amazing technicolor fiscal cliff roadshow.
- Three in a row: Lou Dobbs on FBN beats CNBC for the month.
- Video: TV’s Andy Levy ombudses drones, twitter, and more.
- Boyle: Evolution of female anchor fashions (via TVN). Analysis.
- Thursday’s numbers; Friday’s numbers. Q&A: Adam Housley.
- Video: Bret Baier with Imus on Susan Rice, the fiscal cliff, etc.
- Berr: Why MSNBC won’t ‘catch up’ to Fox. Ricks tricks; more.
- Greta: MSNBC should apologize to John McCain and his daughter.
Monday Links and Open Thread
11/26/12 00:22 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The financial cliffhanger approaches.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: Will the UN assume censorship power over the internet?
- Concha: MSNBC was one of the week’s biggest winners…sort of.
- Video: Angie Harmon (Rizzoli & Isles) remembers Larry Hagman.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
11/23/12 10:16 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources: Perplexed pundits, Petraeus preoccupation.
- Video: Dana Perino weighs in on the Yoga Pants controversy.
- News Watch video: Mid-East coverage. Sunday talkers.
- Pete Snyder leaves Fox News…after all of three months.
- From Victoria’s Secret model to…CNN! (And then to FNC.)
- Video: Why the final-week surge in pro-Obama news stories?
- An ICN Thanksgiving present: the Bob Beckel hall of shame.
- The Five video: Five reasons to be thankful for Obama’s re-election.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
11/20/12 00:47 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The L.A. Press Club honors a visionary.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Bream 1-2-3.
- (MS)NBC journo blames Israel and US for Gaza. Weekend numbers.
- Videos: Beckel has a Twinkie shake, vanishes, and isn’t back yet.
- Mitchell: Shameful ignoring of Gaza is MSNBC’s disgrace. More.
- Video: O’Reilly rips the Washington Post…a ‘disgrace to journalism!’
Monday Links and Open Thread
11/19/12 00:31 Filed in: links
- The Five videos: All about wordophobia, and Twinkie redux.
- MSNBC host withheld Obama criticism to help re-election.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Gutfeld Factor-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- New Pew: MSNBC…0% pro Romney, 0% critical of Obama.
- Cohen: The genius of Red Eye and the rise of Greg Gutfeld.
- Mystery blogger named to prestigious though pointless list.
- Video: Jesse Jackson et al at Ailes Apprentice ceremony.
- Hot & Not: Ailes, Big Ed, Ezra etc. Contract time for Megyn.
- Video: Bomb strikes near Coop; CNN retracts injury fakery.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
11/17/12 00:50 Filed in: links
- Major Garrett resurfaces…but not at Fox. Flashback.
- Reliable Sources videos: Petraeus, Benghazi, and more.
- Today’s example of...Who is the real news channel?
- News Watch video: Benghazi coverage...spin or facts?
- Video: Andy Levy ombudses Benghazi, Twinkies, and more.
- Sunday: Fox Files special. Sunday talk: tip sheet, HP recap.
- Video: Chris Matthews with Jay Leno part one, part two.
- Romenesko: Why did Ailes talk to tvnewser? Olby resurfaces.
- Lean Forward: Obama meets with MSNBC host for fiscal advice.
Friday Links and Open Thread
11/16/12 00:27 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is this the end of an American icon?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Report: CNN aired faked footage of Palestinian ‘injuries’.
- Greg Gutfeld hosting tonight’s Factor. Pink slips at CNBC.
- Ailes election-night key: transparency. Q&A: Ailes, Kernan.
- Video: Judge Nap w/Jon Stewart part one, part two, part three.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC hires impartial journalist from…HuffPo!
- Ex Dick Clark exec emerges as leading candidate to run CNN.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
11/15/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Obama defends Ambassador…but it’s not Stevens.
- Simpson-Bowles segment torpedoed, leaving empty chairs.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Swells gather for Ailes Apprentice commencement ceremony.
- Video: Leland Vittert takes cover as rocket strikes hit Israel.
- Video: Greg Gutfeld explains The Joy of Hate to Imus. Q&A: Greg.
- The Five’s seven-second delay saves the day. MSNBC promotions.
- Gullible Fox haters fall for hoax Rahm Emanuel/Sean Hannity story.
- Video: Facebook removes photo of Arab woman without head scarf.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
11/14/12 01:25 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Competition beats secession.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Video: Kirsten sees confusion in Obama’s Susan Rice comments.
- Echo chamber: Political Wire parrots false Ellen Brodsky smear.
- Imus video: ‘Blonde on Blonde’ examines the Petraeus puzzle.
- Big Ed blasts Stelter but Politico sources say Ed may be replaced.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
11/13/12 00:40 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Fordham, Coulter, tolerance, and Greg’s book.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Hannity-TheFive 1-2-3-4.
- MSNBC streak ends, loses to FNC prime & total day, all demos.
- Video: Is the FBI running amok? Weekend numbers.
- Adam’s a new Dad! Julie’s a new Mom! Sara Ganim to CNN.
- Video: Mike Huckabee with Jon Stewart part one, part two.
- Imus video: Mike Baker on implications of the Petraeus scandal.
- Somerby: Maddow, master of biased BS and fabricated ‘facts’.
- VIdeos: Greg Gutfeld and Melissa Francis on their new books.
- Videos: Bernard Goldberg and Catherine Herridge on Petraeus.
Monday Links and Open Thread
11/12/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Food police should go after carbs, not meat.
- Friday’s numbers: Laura-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Video: The Judge asks why the FBI was reading private emails.
- Video: Pinkerton vs Colmes on media coverage of Petraeus etc.
- Q&A: Janice Dean. Kurtz: Megyn Kelly; analysis. Marciano: out.
- Video: Vince Flynn with Imus on Petraeus etc part one, part two.
- Blue on blue: MSNBC is propagandizing for a phony ‘fiscal cliff’.
- Videos: Dana Perino and Peter Johnson on the Petraeus puzzle.
- Hot & Not: Karl Rove, Chris Matthews, The Donald, etc.
- NYT’s Carr: News trumps partisanship at Fox…for one night!
- NYT’s Stelter: MSNBC gaining, may dump Ed for Ezra. Analysis.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
11/10/12 00:22 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Chris Matthews, David Petraeaus.
- Greta smacks down Fox hater. Full video: part one, part two.
- News Watch videos: Media on election night and next four years.
- Videos: Anderson Cooper with Letterman; The real James Bond.
- Steve Capus for CNN Prez? ICN: That won’t solve their problems.
- Swells swarm Melissa Francis bash. Sunday talk: preview, HP recap.
Friday Links and Open Thread
11/09/12 00:25 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Election emotions still running high.
- Thursday’s numbers: Laura-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Two in a row: MSNBC tops cablenews 25-54 Thursday.
- Chris Wallace defends Rove rant, but his boss may not agree.
- Sour Lemon: CNN anchor gets snippy over snub by Jonah Hill.
- Videos: Judge Pirro on Benghazi; Rachel Maddow with Colbert.
- Malone: Megyn Kelly, the ‘star’ anchor who can ‘save’ Fox News.
- Trump strikes again, wants petition drive to fire Chris Matthews!
Thursday Links and Open Thread
11/08/12 00:25 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Should the President issue a pardon?
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Bret-The5 1-2-3-4.
- Obama bump? MSNBC tops FNC in Wednesday 25-54.
- Election night numbers at biz nets: a split decision.
- Trippi makes it clear. Beauty secrets of the Fox News women.
- ICN: CNN was for excess punditry before it was against it.
- Imus video: Sally Kohn vs Bernard McGuirk on the election.
- Joe welches (sort of) on a bet. Inside the MSNBC bubble.
- Chris Matthews takes it back. Pollowitz: Get rid of this hack.
- Who is ‘bereft of decency, devoid of soul, a disgusting twit’?
- Video: Bill O’Reilly explains what happened on election day.
- Election night short on suspense. Profile: Lawrence O’Donnell.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
11/07/12 00:45 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Did the mainstream media help to elect Obama?
- Video: Sandy crack one of ‘a long list of foolish’ Matthews remarks.
- Lean Forward video: Chris Matthews is ‘so glad we had that storm’.
- Election coverage numbers: CNN edges FNC, FNC tops primetime.
- Q&A: Adam Shapiro, Melissa Harris-Perry. Fox News tops all cable.
- Video: Martha MacCallum talks exit polls and more with Don Imus.
- Zurawik: Election night Maddow and MSNBC delivered propaganda.
- Video: Rove vs Decision Desk part one, part two, part three. More.
- Wemple: Rove exemplifies a great Fox News strength…on-air dissent.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
11/06/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly (5M!)-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Q&A: Ed Henry on Fox haters who actually don’t watch Fox.
- Video: The Judge on election legal tangles. Weekend numbers.
- Peters: NBC Newsers try to distance themselves from MSNBC.
- Imus videos: Adventures in voting; problematic pundit predictions.
- Greta: Clearly Obama admin is punishing Fox for Benghazi reporting.
- Q&A: Melissa Francis on Florida’s vote; Charles Gasparino on twitter.
- Election coverage: Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, FBN, CNBC, Bloomberg.
Monday Links and Open Thread
11/05/12 00:35 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The people must protect the future.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Video: Pinkerton and Colmes debate media partisanship.
- Wolff: Who would want to buy Current TV?
- Profile: Shannon Bream’s therapy through fly-fishing.
- VIdeo: Juan Williams with Don Imus part one, part two.
- Q&A: Bret Baier previews election. Five co-host in Playboy.
- No joke: MoJo to air from SNL studio; Joe & Mika pontificate.
- Neil Cavuto on his battle against MS and election-year parenting.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
11/03/12 00:08 Filed in: links
- Video: Negative campaign could impact second Obama term.
- Reliable Sources videos: MSNBC, campaign coverage, more.
- Behind the scenes at Fox News and FBN: Election night prep.
- WaPo: FNC breaks news but they’re scurrilous. Greta: Pathetic.
- News Watch video: The media storm over the monster storm.
- October program ranker: Fox News holds nine of top ten slots.
- Arthel Neville argues with Bill O’Reilly, then sticks up for him.
- Profile: Bret Baier, less than met the eye. Q&A: Neil Cavuto.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg says MSNBC is not a news channel.
- The Five video: Should Romney have skipped campaign fluff?
- Saturday: Weekday crew anchors Fox & Friends; Live Cost of Freedom; special Huckabee, Geraldo; MSNBC schedule; CNN schedule.
- Sunday: FNC special schedule; CNN schedule; MSNBC schedule. Sunday talkers: preview, tip sheet, HuffPo recap.
- Election night coverage: Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, FBN, CNBC.
Friday Links and Open Thread
11/02/12 00:59 Filed in: links
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly (4M)-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Justo y Equilibrado: Sanchez anchors returns on Fox News Latino.
- WaPo’s Wemple attempts a pseudo-apology to Janice Dean.
- Profile: Megyn Kelly, from the courtroom to the anchor desk.
- ICN: MSNBC election night plans reveal a curious discrepancy.
- Video: Ed Henry previews the election w/Imus part one, part two.
- Q&A and profile: Shannon Bream. Larry unimpressed with Piers.
- Video: Geraldo Rivera calls Eric Bolling a liar over Benghazi.
- New Pew: Positive about the negative…MSNBC worse than Fox.
- Greta: Why are the press suddenly being fed info by the CIA?
- ICN: Changes at NBC leave Tamron Hall on a fast track to nowhere.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
11/01/12 00:33 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Do we have too many sources for news?
- Cable beats broadcast: O’Reilly’s 4.5M tops NBC 30 Rock!
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly(4.5M)-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- October: FNC tops all cable. October spin: CNN, MSNBC.
- Video: Are the media still engaged in a Benghazi blackout?
- Lou Dobbs hits highest ratings since Fox Business launch.
- Video: Andy Levy ombudses Twitter, celebrity videos, and more.
- Speculation central delivers again. Today’s (2005) scandal.
- HuffPo Q&A w/ Ali Velshi on CNN storm coverage ignores this!
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
10/31/12 00:35 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Does Frisco suffer from Nobamaphobia?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Shep 1-2-3.
- ‘Lean Forward’ indeed; more. Weekend numbers.
- Q&A: Piers Morgan on O’Reilly, Murdoch, Maddow, and more.
- CNN flubs: ‘understandable’, sez CNN’s Kurtz…on CNN! (via TVN)
- Video: Neil Cavuto w/Imus on Sandy and more part one, part two.
- Ignatius: Fox News’s Benghazi questions deserve to be answered.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg doubts O’Reilly’s offer will be accepted.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
10/30/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The NY Times makes an endorsement.
- Monday’s numbers: Shep-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: Jonathan Hunt reports from ravaged Long Island.
- Fox haters erupt…at Rob Lowe!? Today’s Soledad profile.
- CNN, TWC drown the stock exchange; more. Another oops.
- CNN’s Peter Hamby…a tweet too far? Kiran Chetry resurfaces.
Monday Links and Open Thread
10/29/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Crooning kids for Obama, cute or creepy?
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: Campaign Insiders preview of next week’s election.
- Coop regroup didn’t recoup from droop: talkshow goes poop.
- Soledad O’Brien: Crusading journalist or self-serving hack?
- FNC scraps O’Reilly, sets evening/overnight storm coverage.
- Storm: CNN/HLN; MSNBC: no primetime changes; biznets.
- Fox News contributor gets a glowing profile in the NY Times.
- HuffPo: How The Storm affects MSNBCCNN election coverage.
- Salon finds something else that they can blame on Fox News!
Weekend Links and Open Thread
10/27/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- FNC storm watch: Geraldo at 8pm; expanded Fox & Friends First.
- Reliable Sources videos: O on MTV, trivial pursuits, and more.
- Video: Judge Pirro with the family of murdered SEAL Ty Woods.
- Bill Hemmer (of CNN?!?): Live from Mount Adams.
- News Watch video: What took the media so long with Benghazi?
- Costello quotes curse…verbatim. Sunday talk: preview, HP recap.
- Lean Forward: Impartial MSNBC journalist tells viewers how to vote!
- Specials: SR Investigates: Benghazi—New Revelations; The World According to Lance Armstrong; The Journey of Ann Romney.
Friday Links and Open Thread
10/26/12 00:20 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Obama ad talks about ‘your first time’.
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Video: Charles Payne’s emotional account of his wife’s surgery.
- Cablenewsers (save one) announce storm coverage plans.
- Video: Moving Megyn Kelly interview with murdered SEAL’s dad.
- The Fox & Friends First flock of co-hosts is now just four.
- Bill O’Reilly sees Lincoln. Hyatt’s had enough, is selling Current.
- Lean Forward: Obama to talk with Smerconish and Morning Joe.
- ABC News baffled that Fox News allows differing points of view.
- Sherman unmasks FNC’s master of scariness…um, Peter F Johnson.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
10/25/12 00:10 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is Weinstein Obama’s Hollywood helper?
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC’s Benghazi blackout continues.
- Video: Hillary’s Benghazi promise: we’ll arrest…video maker!
- DePaolo: How Joe Trippi found happiness at Fox News.
- Krystal is having a Ball. CNN manning up in swing states.
- Halloween Resurrection? Ex-’journalist’ wants another show!
- Red Eye video: Andy ombudses Trump, NatGeo, and more.
- Videos: Bill O’Reilly vs David Letterman; Greta cross-examines Donald Trump; Rachel Maddow schmoozes with Wendy Williams.
- ITV’s Keir Simmons to (MS)NBC. Big Ed does some GOTV.
- CNN gets cold feet over hormones, stays mum regarding Piers.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
10/24/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Barack Obama for President of the World?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Lean Forward: At MSNBC it’s ‘Benghazi emails? What emails?’
- Weprin: Donald Trump and the (pretend?) outrage at MSNBC.
- Video: Erin Burnett with Conan O’Brien part one, part two.
- Q&A: Gerri Willis. Video: Maddow w/Letterman part one, part two.
- Melissa Francis: Live from Dana Point. Wemple: Fox News vs AP.
- MoJo in Boca Raton: behind the scenes. Piers problems proliferate.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
10/23/12 00:08 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Barack Obama’s four-year plan.
- Monday’s numbers: Debate/FNC-Greta-Debate/CNN 1-2-3.
- Video: What journalists do progressives trust the most?
- FNC tops all other cable nets, debate has highest ratings ever.
- Video: Luntz focus group part one, part two. Q&A: Cavuto.
- O’Reilly videos: This Morning; Fox&Friends; Imus pt one, pt two.
- Matthews: I could have been a star of the Democratic party!
- Video: Jenna Lee is ‘one tough mudder’. Weekend numbers.
Monday Links and Open Thread
10/22/12 01:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The 107 counties that could decide the election.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Special Report Invest 1-2-3.
- Video: Pinkerton and Colmes assess Bob Schieffer’s debate role.
- Debate coverage: FNC, CNN. Video: O’Reilly et al on helium.
- Q&A: Lou Dobbs. Profiles: Soledad (via TVN); Melissa Francis.
- Video: Lori Rothman with Imus on her career and tonight’s debate.
- Greta: If the President can go from Letterman to Jay Leno...
- The Five video: Why the oddly-timed leak about talks with Iran?
- Hiltbrand: Fox News mightier…and mellower? Advice for Heather.
- Wrong, in many ways. Morning Joe misogyny: almost as bad as Fox!
Weekend Links and Open Thread
10/20/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Candy Crowley, Roger Ailes, and more.
- Nightline co-anchor exposes self as Fox hater. Greta on This Week.
- News Watch videos: Schieffer preview; media miss warning signs?
- Bercovici: Murdoch needs Ailes. Sunday talk: preview, HP recap.
- Spencer: Howard Beale, meet Lawrence O’Donnell.
- Lean Forward: Laughable MSNBC whips up rhetorical fury over piffle.
- Sunday specials: GPS: Powering America; The Five: Debate Preview.
Friday Links and Open Thread
10/19/12 00:22 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Ban talking politics in the workplace?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Video: Powers and Miller rate Crowley’s impact on next debate.
- Kurtz: Fox signs Roger Ailes to new 4-year contract. Flashback.
- Video: Mike Baker tells Don Imus what the CIA knew and when.
- Q&A: Brit Hume. Alex honored. Fox haters diversify, target Piers.
- Video: What do Columbus, Bill Clinton, and Elvis have in common?
- Preview, Special Report Investigates: Death and Deceit in Benghazi.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
10/18/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Hollywood starlets team up to attack Romney.
- Wed The Five #1 on all cable (incl USA, TNT, etc) at 5:00 pm!
- Cable beats broadcast: Wednesday O’Reilly tops NBC comedies.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Videos: Simon R flounders in Libya debate part one, part two.
- And they said it wouldn’t last. Eminent journalist jumps to FNC.
- Q&A: Lou Dobbs, Cavuto. Access Hollywood: Andrea Mitchell.
- CNN strikes again: Soledad spins spurious survey out of thin air.
- Candy Crowley on The View. Video: Crowley’s contradiction.
- Goodman: Debate’s biggest loser…Candy Crowley’s reputation.
- HuffPo ‘addiction expert’ pretends to read Scarborough’s mind.
- Video: Bob Beckel attacks honesty of FNC colleague Frank Luntz.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
10/17/12 00:45 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The media crown the winner of the debate?
- Tuesday’s numbers: Debate (FNC)-Greta-Debate (CNN) 1-2-3.
- Déjà vu all over again: FNC debate tops MSNBCNN combined.
- Video: Megyn Kelly panel turns rowdy debating Candy Crowley.
- Zurawik: Crowley against fact-checking before she was for it!
- Video: Carlson vs Colmes on Crowley’s activist ‘moderation’.
- Video: Glenn Beck w/Imus on the debate etc part one, part two.
- Video: Luntz apologizes for group language. Q&A: Harris-Perry.
- VIdeos: Luntz focus group speaks: part one, part two, part three.
- Candy not dandy: Interjects false fact-check, tainting evaluations.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
10/16/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Feds spent $325,000 on a robot squirrel.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- FNC veepbate #3 program on all cable. Weekend numbers.
- Q&A: Neil Cavuto, Stuart Varney, Chris Matthews, Crowley.
- CNBC can’t keep its story straight? Inclement weather.
- Word games turn catty? Cablenewsers upstage Stewart.
- MSNBC makeover not so extreme. Yesterday’s oops.
- Debate coverage: FNC, CNN. Profile: Crowley feels the heat.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg on the key unanswered Benghazi question.
Monday Links and Open Thread
10/15/12 00:02 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Previewing the Great Debate part deux.
- Friday’s numbers: Laura-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Video: Pinkerton vs Colmes on Crowley vs the debate rules.
- Greta: It makes me wish that Crowley ask all the questions!
- Controversy swirls around Candy Crowley debate role.
- MSNBC’s extreme makeover, web edition: unimpressive.
- Video: Geraldo tells Imus Libya has ‘stench of Watergate’.
- Hot & Not: Debate, Geist, MoJo, etc. ICN: Ed’s being sarcastic.
- Wolff: Can a change at the top save CNN? Robertson honored.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
10/13/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Big Bird, blustering Biden, and more.
- Lean Forward: Biden’s debate coach…Ed Schultz?! (h/t RadioEQ)
- Video: Libya murder victim’s mother outraged at ongoing coverup.
- Fox News Watch video: Veepbate post-mortem. More.
- State Dept perturbed to see FNC at presser? Sunday talk: HP recap.
- Behind the scenes: The veepbate from inside CNN’s control room.
- Specials: Countdown to Catastrophe; Voters in America: Who Counts?
Friday Links and Open Thread
10/12/12 00:06 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Dana Perino loses her temper with Bob Beckel.
- Thursday’s numbers: Debate(FNC)-Greta-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Racists smear Tamera Mowry for marrying white FNC reporter!
- Video: Powers and Miller on the media’s Benghazi blackout.
- Déjà Vu: FNC debate coverage tops cable and broadcast.
- Elizabeth Prann’s husband goes up against Alex Rodriguez.
- ICN: MSNBC ‘not a news network any more’. San Fran rumor.
- ICN: Zucker running CNN…worst idea ever? Q&A: Candy Crowley.
- Videos: Luntz focus group on the veepbate part one, part two.
- Video: Huck’s debate reax and more w/Imus part one, part two.
- Videos: Debate reax from Hume, Krauthammer, Trippi, Wallace.
- O’Reilly Factor video: Sarah Palin almost uses Beckelesque language.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
10/11/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is the Prez race basically unchanged?
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Videos: Megyn’s Adventures in Air Travel pt one, pt two.
- MSNBCer named to utterly non-demeaning Esquire list.
- Video: Sarah Palin on how to debate Joe Biden.
- Dateline: Danville…the (media) circus is in town.
- Q&A: Cavuto, Dobbs. HLN adds reruns to schedule.
- Rothman: MSNBC ‘straight news’ hours...aren’t.
- Somerby: MSNBC buffoons are ‘acting like Fox!’
- Way too much Joe and Mika? Profile: Willie Geist.
- Debate: Fox News, FBN, CNN, CNBC. Video: Maddow on Ellen.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
10/10/12 00:10 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Should Romney campaign on Nickelodeon?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Lean Forward: Impartial journalist debates GOP spox! Video.
- Rothman: The Cycle will ‘shape the future of cable news’.
- A split of opinion on split screens. Q&A: Candy Crowley.
- CNN contributor: Fox News ‘only network’ reporting key stories.
- Video: Ed Henry with Imus on the burgeoning Benghazi scandal.
- Video: State Dept excludes Fox News from Benghazi briefing.
- Speculation: Geist replacement on Way Too Early…Kiran Chetry?
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
10/09/12 00:20 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Will Joe Biden ride to the rescue?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: Bill O’Reilly on The View. Weekend numbers.
- VIdeo: Chuck Todd rips Rasmussen, Scott R responds.
- Video: Kiran Chetry resurfaces. Juliet having a Good Day.
- Videos: Mike Emanuel and Laura Ingraham with Don Imus.
- Chris Wallace at the University of Maryland. Alan’s hate mail.
Monday Links and Open Thread
10/08/12 00:04 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Cracks in the media’s Benghazi blackout?
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3. Another Olby oops.
- Profile: Ed Henry on social media; Tucker Carlson, provocateur.
- Lean Forward: Was Joe against Jim Lehrer before he was for him?
- Video: Lehrer and Imus talk debates and more part one, part two.
- Hot & Not: Debate, FNC, Matthews. CNN’s doc: they didn’t build it.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell featured in Obama ad. More.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
10/06/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: The debate, Lehrer, the rumble.
- Video: Bill O’Reilly on This Week with Stephanopoulos.
- Good-natured ‘Rumble’ a fun, unconventional debate.
- News Watch videos: Post-debate spin, Libya aftermath.
- Profile: Thomas Roberts. Sunday talkers: preview, HP recap.
- Sunday: Behind Obama’s Green Agenda; Courting Their Vote.
Friday Links and Open Thread
10/05/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: New UBL movie airs just before election.
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Video: Megyn Kelly interviews author Douglas Brunt.
- Ellison: Vanity Fair profiles ‘Blood, Sweat, and Piers’.
- Video: Bill O’Reilly w/Jon Stewart. Q&A: ‘mean girl’ Soledad.
- HuffPo targets Drudge, cites tweet from ‘Fox News fanatic’.
- Somerby: MSNBC chaos as Maddow et al get basic facts wrong.
- Julie B’s deluxe apartment in the sky. Hispanic Heritage month.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
10/04/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Civilian trial by jury for Usama Bin Laden?
- Wednesday’s numbers: Debate(FNC)-Greta-Debate(CNN) 1-2-3.
- Kelly’s Court video: Does Zimmerman have a case against NBC?
- Debate numbers: FNC tops cable, broadcast, sets new record!
- Video: Juan Williams and Imus debate the debate pt one, pt two.
- Greta: Stop blaming Lehrer! Q&A: Ed Henry; Liz Claman in Ohio.
- Matthews to Obama: Watch more MSNBC to get your talking points!
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
10/03/12 00:02 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Was there a lie in the 2007 tape?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Video: Newest FNC contributor makes on-air debut. Flashback.
- Phil Griffin: I want to steal Shepard Smith from Fox News!
- Q&A: Neil Cavuto, Bill O’Reilly, John Avlon, Lou drubs CNBC.
- Reese’s piece: September cable news ratings predict election?
- Somerby: Maddow’s weasel words, Harris-Perry’s bafflegab.
- Video: Mike Baker and Don Imus looking for clarity in Libya.
- Q3 numbers: Fox tops; program ranker. Spin: MSNBC, CNN, HLN.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
10/02/12 00:18 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Media enablers bury Benghazi.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3.
- Surprise! Shuster report of firing turns out to be false.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC promos suddenly inoperative?
- Scarborough defense uses altered clip. Q&A: O’Reilly.
- Debate coverage: Fox News, CNN, FBN, MSNBC.
- Liz Claman spotlights Cleveland. Weekend numbers.
- Videos: O’Reilly and Ingraham on F&F part one, part two.
- Videos: Bill O’Reilly on Today, and on Imus in the Morning.
- Fox Hater cartoons quietly vanish, new online editor: Wolffe.
- VIdeo: Bernard Goldberg on whether or not polls are rigged.
Monday Links and Open Thread
10/01/12 00:29 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Damon’s fracked-up film. Dobbs tops CNBC.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Video: Megyn’s run. Today’s oops: Soledad spoke too soon?
- MoJo cites Cheetos and conspiracies to defend false captions.
- Unreliable source: FNC producer fired over car-chase suicide.
- Graves: Fox shouldn’t apologize. Pollowitz: Apology was bogus.
- Hot & Not: Geist, MSNBC, Lawrence O’Donnell, car chases, etc.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
09/29/12 00:40 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: car chases, ripping Ryan, and more.
- VIdeo: Barack Obama continues to duck Chris Wallace.
- News Watch videos: Obama at the UN, a passion for polling.
- Video: Clayton Morris wins funniest reporter competition.
- RCP strawwomen? Sunday talkers: preview, HuffPo recap.
- Charles Gasparino vs John Thain: the battle escalates.
- Alan still gets hate mail. Wedding bells for Thomas Roberts.
- Ignoring eyewitnesses, Scarborough doubles down on chant video.
Friday Links and Open Thread
09/28/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Why are celebs silent on free speech violation?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- NY Times jumps on FNC car chase. FNC: ‘Severe human error’.
- Ex-Merrill-Lyncher reacts poorly to latest Gasparino scoops.
- Who are the missing women? NBCNews.com trashes Fox News!
- FNC’s Clayton Morris wins prestigious city-wide competition.
- ICN: O’Donnell should apologize where false story occurred: on air.
- Did MSNBC distort Romney clip with false captions? Apparently, yes!
Thursday Links and Open Thread
09/27/12 00:40 Filed in: links
- The Five video: What the frack are they talking about?
- O’Donnell’s smear: He don’t do no stinkin’ retractions!
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- New Pew: The changing news landscape’s effect on tv.
- Q&A: Bret Baier on politics, journalism, family, and more.
- Candy Crowley at DePauw. Q&A: Alan Colmes. Ainsley’s shower.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
09/26/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- Christopher’s claims about MSNBC programs: ‘faux fantasy’?
- The Five video: Can we trust the mainstream media?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Evans’s Me and My Heroes: Jennifer Griffin. Greta places.
- Adam Carolla audio [R-rated]: Why I look so bad on The Factor.
- Whoops! MSNBC’s O’Donnell reports satirical piece as fact! More.
- Video: The Judge rules on Elizabeth Warren’s license to practice.
- Reese’s piece: New boss last chance to salvage CNN’s reputation.
- Video: Sununu vs Trippi…another calm, reasoned Hannity debate.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
09/25/12 00:27 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The critical 2012 impact of Miley Cyrus.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Shep 1-2-3.
- Rick Sanchez resurfaces…and he’s working for Fox!
- Kiran Chetry: not resurfacing yet, but stirring speculation.
- CNN ‘Exclusive!’ ‘Breaking News!’: Less than meets the eye.
- Q&A: Alan Colmes. Who will run CNN? Style vs substance.
- Byers: State’s ‘thin skinned’ attack on CNN. Weekend numbers.
- Controversy swirls over CNN treatment of ambassador’s diary.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg critiques Ted Koppel cable comments.
Monday Links and Open Thread
09/24/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Was public deliberately misled on Libya attack?
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3. Today’s oops.
- Weekly demo: Maddow over Hannity, FNC tops primetime.
- Kelly’s Court video: State Dept trying to pressure journalists?
- Video: CNN pilfers victim’s diary...exploitation or journalism?
- Kurtz, Greenwald et al defend CNN plundering Stevens journal.
- HLN launching Politan weekday hour. The ‘problem’ with Joe?
- VIdeo: ABC’s Jake Tapper talks with Don Imus. Geist to Today.
- Sigh: ‘Unbiased’ CNN remains ‘unloved’. ‘Happy Birthday to Carl...’
Weekend Links and Open Thread
09/22/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Hidden cameras, CNN, and more.
- News Watch video: Some leaked videos spur headlines.
- CNN oddly secretive about Amb Stevens journal. More.
- Sunday talkers: preview, guests, HuffPo recap. Q&A: Maddow.
- Sunday: Putting America to Work; Education Nation. Joe turns five.
Friday Links and Open Thread
09/21/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Fox News Watch, Journal Editorial Report expand.
- Video: S.E. Cupp loses her patience with fellow Cyclists.
- Q&A: Maria Molina, Alex Wagner, Melissa Francis, Touré & Ball.
- VIdeo: Juan Williams with Imus on O’Reilly, Libya, and more.
- Greta: Koppel delusional to say network anchors aren’t biased.
- Videos: Ted Koppel with Bill O’Reilly, O’Reilly with Ted Koppel.
- Surprise! NY Times exults over MSNBC blip that’s already gone.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
09/20/12 00:09 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Celebrities wage write-on Obama campaign.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Don’t blame QE3: News Corp to raise carriage fees for FNC.
- Drool cup alert: part one of the Christopher/Maddow interview.
- When Fox Business reports...CNBC plays catch-up.
- Production begins on Sanjay Gupta drama. CNN’s heroes.
- Israeli cable cuts the cord and drops ‘world news leader’ CNN.
- Video: Joe S with Leno part one, part two. Kelsey stiffs Piers.
- Lean Forward: Morning Joe gives daily spot to...Huffington Post!
- Q&A: The ‘probing’ Neil Cavuto; Melissa Francis. Today’s oops.
- Video: Classy Hannity likens Dem guest to ‘brain-dead zombie’.
- Richard Lui on ‘the new Jews’: Asians. Q&A: Alex Wagner, Touré.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
09/19/12 00:06 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Are the media abdicating their responsibilities?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3. MS demo strong.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC aired Obama clip before they didn’t!
- Red Eye video: Andy Levy ombudses the Romney video.
- Roeper: The real punk in the Fox & Friends prank. Ainsley update.
- Video: Did Olbermann send this email to F&F? Melissa in Houston.
- Q&A: Soledad, Tamron Hall, MSNBC ‘crack talent’. Profile: The Rev.
- Paging Maddow: Another MSNBC contributor raising money for Dems.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
09/18/12 00:23 Filed in: links
- The Five video: A top ten list for Obama’s Letterman gig.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Videos: Tucker on DoJ/Media Matters, Judge Nap on legality.
- Shocker! DoJ and Media Matters join forces against Fox News.
- Melissa Francis previews special Money. Weekend numbers.
- Video: Bill O’Reilly announces his debate with Jon Stewart.
- Fun with Perverts: Rib-tickling hoax is under investigation at FNC.
Monday Links and Open Thread
09/17/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- The Five videos: Abandoning free speech, 1 More Thing’.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Lean Forward: Tamron Hall says Al Sharpton smells great!
- Video: The Judge doesn’t like the govt chilling free speech.
- FBN: The Judge likes the new graphics. Hamby’s excuse.
- Splitsville: News Corp separates movie and television depts.
- Video: Are the media playing cover-up for Mideast muddle?
- Photo flap: ‘dominant’ Joe next to ancillary ‘sex object’ Mika.
- Bret Baier in Newton. Shannon Bream: Liberty belle. Awkward.
- Rematch Tuesday, then on stage. Q&A: Lawrence O’Donnell.
- Hot & Not: FBN, Gretchen, Phil Griffin, Thomas Roberts, etc.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
09/16/12 01:30 Filed in: links
- News Watch video: Biased coverage of embassy attacks?
- Reliable Sources videos: Movie muddle, media blame game.
- The ‘best political team on tv’ soliciting Obama contributions!?
- Sunday talkers: preview, guest list, HuffPo recap.
- Greta a finalist in distinguished journalistic competition.
- FBN’s graphics overhaul and social media. Cnbc.com slippage.
- Saturday: Journal Editorial and News Watch air for one hour each.
Friday Links and Open Thread
09/14/12 00:02 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Fighting fire with fire?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: The Tamara/Michelle flap gets referenced on Red Eye.
- Q&A: Cavuto, Liz McDonald. VIdeo: Chris Wallace vs Gretchen.
- Poling: Media fell short commemorating 9/11. Dana hearts Jasper.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
09/13/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The fruits of the ‘Arab Spring’.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly (4M+)-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Wemple: ‘Please kill Fox & Friends’. Video: An F&F flashback.
- Update: The MSNBC apology tour. Uh-oh, apology imminent?
- Video: Were Romney reporters collaborating, or colluding?
- Whoda thunk it? Tom Hanks collaborating with... Bill O’Reilly!
- Another try at selective cherry-picking of FNC gets busted.
- Video: How Roger Ailes coordinated moon landing coverage.
- Joe backpedals on Prez project. CNN’s Sidner to Jerusalem.
- FBN plans 16x9 graphics revamp: no sidebar, enhanced ticker.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC spent half a day ignoring embassy attacks.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
09/12/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- The Five video: They don’t need a movie to hate America.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Somerby: Why Mika and MSNBC are gender throwbacks.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC’s Phil Griffin caught lying about Fox!?
- People mag profile: Megyn Kelly part one, part two [pdfs].
- Video: Larry King resurfaces...on Fox! Claman’s three days.
- Q&A: Bill Hemmer re twitter; Phil Griffin. F&F clarification.
- Speculation: Gretchen could be replaced...by Kiran Chetry?
- ICN to MSNBC’s Thomas Roberts: You’re deluding yourself.
- Olby holed up reliving ancient feuds. Revealed: Faux News!
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
09/11/12 00:35 Filed in: links
- Video: Rare clip of Fox & Friends learning of 9/11 attacks while off the air in a commercial break.
- The Five video: Lessons from the Chicago teachers’ strike.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Fox News tops for week of DNC. Weekend numbers.
- Mayo: Today’s Fox News 9/11 coverage ‘the best of all’.
- Report: New Scarborough book prep for a Presidential bid!
- Profile: Shannon Bream. Q&A: Judge Napolitano, S.E. Cupp.
- Janice Dean: 11 years ago. Video: Resurgence and resiliance.
- Video: Impartial MSNBC journalist tells viewers to remember that Republicans are trying to suppress your vote. Flashback.
Monday Links and Open Thread
09/10/12 00:06 Filed in: links
- CNBC anchor sued over non-payment of commissions.
- The Five video: Pictures that are worth a thousand words.
- Friday’s numbers: Laura-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Hogue: CNN could use some of FNC’s AM sex appeal.
- Is Gretchen kvetchin’? Coop reboot takes personal turn.
- Wolf unveils new CNN/DC digs. Q&A: Andrea, li’l Luke.
- Pemmaraju gets painted. Costello gets attention (via ICN).
- Hot & Not: DNC, MSNBC, Roger Ailes, CNN, Greenwald, etc.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
09/08/12 00:13 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: covering Obama, the DNC, and more.
- Bauder: DNC ignited ‘gushing superlatives’ from ‘starstruck analysts’.
- ICN: MSNBC used pundits as anchors, phoned-in most of primetime.
- News Watch video: How much of a love-in was the DNC coverage?
- Parker: Meet President MSNBC. Sunday talkers: tip sheet.
- CNN and Bahrain: Point. Counter-point. Now: Counter-counter-point.
Friday Links and Open Thread
09/07/12 00:43 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Do they think we’re idiots?
- Thursday’s numbers: DNC CNN-MSNBC-FNC 1-2-3.
- Video: Was coverage of the DNC fair or fawning?
- Video: Neil Cavuto’s ‘highlights’ at the RNC and DNC.
- Q&A: Sandra Smith; Melissa Francis, ‘beauty and brains’.
- DNC night three goes to CNN; FNC tops DNC/RNC total.
- Speech: pundits’ roundup. FNC responds to empty threat.
- Videos: Alan Colmes and Ed Henry review the DNC with Imus.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
09/06/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- Report: Roger Ailes negotiating contract renewal with FNC?
- The Five video: Debbie Wasserman Schultz and The Big Lie.
- Wednesday’s numbers: DNC MSNBC-CNN-FNC 1-2-3.
- Video: Behind the scenes inside the Fox News DNC trailer.
- DNC II: MSNBC 3.3M tops cablenewsers, FNC grows 14%.
- Olby: ‘She’s going to hell!’. Lean Forward: ‘straight news’?!?
- Neil Cavuto: CNBC has peaked, FBN rising. Q&A: Lou Dobbs.
- Tuesday’s numbers: DNC(MS)-DNC(CNN)-O’Reilly 1-2-3.
- Video: Anna Kooiman’s outdoor adventures. Profile: Ed Henry.
- Atlas Shrugged Part II: an all-star cast. Laurie Dhue resurfaces.
- Scoop: CNBC interviews distinguished economist. Q&A: Piers.
- Video: Tom Brokaw talks media and 2012 politics with Hannity.
- Lean Forward: Black Romney backer ejected from MSNBC pavilion.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
09/05/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- Lean Forward: MSNBC blacked out discussion of ‘Jerusalem’!
- Video: Tired of the runaround, Cavuto ambushes Patrick.
- The Five video: Bill Clinton and ‘the era of big government’.
- Monday’s numbers: Crowley-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Clint Eastwood on FNC: the week’s #2 program on all television.
- Video: Kilmeade boasts ‘I am better at screwing than you!’
- MSNBC 4M top cabler DNC Tues, falls short of FNC 7M at RNC.
- The report CNN wouldn’t air; response. Weekend numbers.
- Video: Kirsten Powers and Don Imus rate Michelle O speech.
- Charlotte is hosting the
MSNBC, er, the Democratic convention. - Video: Juan Williams says he hasn’t been welcomed at the DNC.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
09/04/12 00:06 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Journalists whine about covering conventions.
- Friday’s numbers: Hannity-Crowley-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- FNC: We’ll leave the catering and bartending to others.
- Lean Forward: Impartial journalist not so impartial after all.
- CNN to lose airport ‘monopoly’. CNN’s new DC digs.
- Q&A: Chris Wallace on FNC’s convention coverage. Taxi!
- Video: Kilmeade finally achieves his lifelong dream...sort of.
- Video: Juan Williams previews the convention with Don Imus.
- Carnell: Making fun of MSNBC host is sexist?! Hardball in Charlotte.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
08/31/12 23:55 Filed in: links
- Lean Forward: Matthews confronts Andrea re voter suppression.
- Washburn: Five journalists to watch at the Dems’ convention.
- Another helping of free advice sure to solve all CNN’s problems.
- Q&A: Chris Wallace, Dobbs, Jessica Yellin. Profile: Neil Cavuto.
- Reliable Sources videos: Tampa and Palin’s facebook gripe.
- News Watch videos: Media GOP convention coverage; more.
- Ridenour: MSNBC ‘straight news’ anchor’s one-sided crusade.
- Special live Cost of Freedom: Bounce or Bumped? Sunday talkers.
Friday Links and Open Thread
08/31/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The lessons of this week’s GOP convention.
- Thursday’s numbers: RNC(FNC)-O’Reilly-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Night three: FNC beats cable and broadcast. FBN tops CNBC.
- Video: The bias in MSNBC’s coverage was ‘just so obvious’.
- Profile: Campaign Carl Cameron. Q&A: Dana Perino (via TVN).
- Report: MSNBC producer assaulted two Chris Matthews hecklers.
- Stanley: No wonder Brian Williams stays away from MSNBC.
- Lean Forward: Chris Matthews lying about where he lives?
- FBN special: Melissa Francis in Bahrain for Oil’s Dire Strait.
- Patterson: Not-so-insightful rundown of cable convention coverage.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
08/30/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The issue of Mitt Romney’s faith.
- Wednesday’s numbers: RNC(FNC)-Hannity-O’Reilly 1-2-3.
- Tampa night two: FNC crushes all comers; FBN tops CNBC.
- So-called FNC vs Palin spat really contract negotiations?
- Video: Bill O’Reilly on Today. VIdeo scraps at the RNC.
- Q&A: Bret Baier; camerawoman Patricia Carroll (via TVN).
- Pazienza: Today’s bright ideas to save CNN from ignominy.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
08/29/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- The Big Why: Fox cancels Palin interviews...and here’s why.
- Tuesday’s numbers: RNC(FNC)-Hannity-O’Reilly 1-2-3.
- Cable beats broadcast: FNC coverage tops all other outlets.
- Demand It: FBN Tampa coverage doubled CNBC viewership.
- Zurawik: Top marks to CNN and FNC for hurricane coverage.
- Video: Steve Harrigan half-submerged in flood waters; pic.
- Harris-Perry house a victim of hurricane. Video: pre-Isaac tour.
- Fox News and Twitter work together for convention coverage.
- Video: Chris Wallace respects but disagrees with Juan.
- Williams remark stirs controversy. Joe talking out of school?
- Reese’s piece: CNN ratings ‘dismal’. August program ranker.
- Fox Hater lie exposed by Brit Hume. Speaking of Fox haters...
- New ad flap over 2016 movie. CNN camerawoman assaulted.
- MSNBC skips minorities’ speeches: racial discrimination...or not?
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
08/28/12 00:27 Filed in: links
- Cablenewsers sked all-night live coverage of hurricane.
- MSNBC video trickery makes NY anchors appear to be in Tampa.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Profile: Dana Perino. E.D. Hill resurfaces. Q&A: Megyn Kelly.
- John Roberts and Kyra Phillips: together again.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC hosts featured in Democratic campaign ad.
- August: FNC holds top ten, MSNBC Olympics bump, CNN sinks.
- Bright ideas to save CNN. Jamjoom to CNN. Weekend numbers.
- Video: Kilmeade goes behind the scenes at Hannity. Uh-oh.
- After years in exile, Peggy Noonan now a Fox News contributor.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg on a growing realization of NY Times bias.
Monday Links and Open Thread
08/27/12 00:10 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Does the extremist label fit Mitt?
- Friday’s numbers: Hannity-Crowley-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- VIdeos: Tours of FNC's Tampa hub via Kilmeade and MacCallum.
- Q&A: Chris Wallace, Shannon Bream, Neil Cavuto, The Rev.
- Profile: Megyn Kelly. Heather Nauert goes back to WNYW.
- Isaac sends cablnewsers away from Tampa to New Orleans.
- Greta: Why did CNN push their number one host off the air?
- Chozik: CNN has a new ratings ploy...airing reruns of HBO shows!
- Collins: Is CNN desperate for its own ‘game change’? (via ATCNN)
Weekend Links and Open Thread
08/25/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: RNC convention, Tampa, media bias.
- Veronica de la Cruz promotes petition for...more Veronica!
- News Watch video: Is the Prez programming the press?
- Time Warner streams Fox News. Sunday talkers.
- FNC quietly moves Geraldo at Large from Sunday to Saturday.
- Specials: Storm Before the Storm; FNC Sunday; Romney Revealed.
Friday Links and Open Thread
08/24/12 00:07 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is the USA a bully?
- Thursday’s numbers: Laura-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Zurawik: FNC was right to reveal name of ex-SEAL author.
- Video: Geraldo’s producer a witness to Empire State shooting.
- Q&A: Bret Baier, Kyra Phillips. Video: Chris Matthews with Leno.
- Group to FNC: Stop featuring ‘radical homosexual’ Besen.
- Bashir gets makeover: new set and graphics...with more blue.
- Video: Sparks fly as Cooper cross-examines Wasserman-Schultz.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
08/23/12 00:55 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The ‘war on women’ vs the economy.
- Wednesday’s numbers: Laura-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Cavuto: FBN convention coverage that will ‘drive O’Reilly crazy’.
- Shock FNC exposé: frumpy men, hyper-feminine women! (v/TVN)
- CNN’s newest reality show star: Morgan Spurlock. Flashback.
- Frum: Bright ideas to save cable news. CNN’s convention app.
- Video: Bryan and Bryan vs Brian. Video: Maddow with Letterman.
- Friedersdorf: Media trip over skinny-dip. Kaus: The MSNBC effect.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
08/22/12 00:12 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Bias in academia?
- Tuesday’s numbers: Laura-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Shocker! Think Progress caught lying about Fox News.
- Your stimulus dollars at work: buying commercials on MSNBC!
- Q&A: Melissa Francis, Krystal Ball, Sandra Smith.
- Profile: Liz Claman. Paradiso: Biases abound in business media.
- FNC convention coverage schedule. Behind the scenes at Now.
- Monday’s numbers: Laura-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3. Weekend numbers.
Friday Links and Open Thread
08/17/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is there bad blood at NBC’s Today?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Christopher: Touré won’t apologize. Video: Touré apologizes.
- Video: Neil Cavuto spars with Don Imus part one, part two.
- Truther Touré M.I.A. Kerrey accepts Fox News debate invite.
- Reports: Romney camp in discussions with MSNBC over attack.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC’s n-word usage echoes the Nazis. More.
- ICN: What can explain CNN’s hasty reinstatement of Zakaria?
- MSNBC DC under construction? Convention plans: HLN, CNN.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
08/15/12 00:21 Filed in: links
- Steve Harrigan exclusive video: Eyewitness to massacre.
- Soledad insists: ‘I don’t think I show bias in my tv show’.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Video: Megyn Kelly breaks down over graphic Syria footage.
- FNC’s Brit Hume praised...on MSNBC! Ainsley’s big news.
- Somerby: Tuesday was a night of cable news stupidification.
- Video: S-bomb deployed on FNC. New CNN Newsroom graphics.
- Rothman: CNN is getting a bum rap—they’re really non-partisan.
- Zurawik: Lame Zakaria defenses enable debasement of journalism.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
08/14/12 00:11 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Disney headscarf decision spurs lawsuit.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier. Weekend numbers.
- False, unverified Fox smear finally pulled after 3 days. Flashback.
- The place for politics? As VP news breaks viewers desert MSNBC!
- Caught on tape: impartial CNN journo uses blue blog talking points.
- Fareed Zakaria defends himself as more allegations surface.
- Lean Forward: Should MSNBC let active Democrats host shows?
- Candy Crowley on hosting Presidential debate: ‘And I am a girl’.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg asks what’s happened to Andrea Mitchell.
Monday Links and Open Thread
08/13/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is Ryan getting a fair shake from the media?
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Somerby: Rachel Maddow crops, cuts, and serves up the stupid.
- Detrich: CNBC ratings doldrums. Kanaval: Too much bratty Cramer.
- Video: Dana Perino and Imus re The Five etc. Hume snags Ryan.
- The cure for a floundering CNN? How about reality shows?! (via ICN)
- New FNC 2012 election iPad app. Hot & Not: CNN, FNC, Zakaria, etc.
- Byrnes: Zakaria stole from me too! Greta: DId someone steal from ICN?
Weekend Links and Open Thread
08/11/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Ryan; Zakaria; female Olympians.
- Fox News Watch video: Media reaction to Super PAC ad flap.
- Sleeper: Zakaria’s plagiarism is even worse than it appears.
- Zurawik: I have no confidence in anything Fareed Zakaria says.
- Fox News Latino is ‘off to a strong head start’, sez...NPR!
- The mystery of Jim Acosta’s luggage. CNN Sunday changes.
- Saturday skeds rejiggered: FNC. MSNBCNN: half-hour late.
- Zurawik: MSNBC strong Friday night but worst in show Saturday.
- MSNBC Obama doc to be hosted by famed impartial journalist.
- Sunday talkers: preview, tip sheet. Bright idea: Crossfire 3.0.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
08/09/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Greta posts an offer to lawyer behind frivolous lawsuit.
- Q&A: Shannon Bream on covering the conventions (via TVN).
- Lean Forward: MSNBC to air Obama, Romney docs.
- MSNBCers perform in ‘cheap, fatuous’ Ferrell flick.
- Video: John Stossel, Juan Williams with Don Imus.
- Today’s outrage; more. Alan still gets hate mail.
- CNN not up on its heavy metal. O’Donnell tops Greta...sort of.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
08/08/12 00:25 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The difference between Sandra and Rachel.
- Tuesdays numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Miller: CNBC ratings sink as they abandon core audience.
- David Zurawik: When you own the candy store...
- Video: Camerota responds to phony Olympics ‘controversy’.
- Pete Snyder to FNC. Today’s (frivolous) lawsuit.
- Video Q&A: Melissa Francis part one, two, three. Q&A: Wolf Blitzer.
- Gay rights thrive at FNC? Profile: Thomas Roberts. Coop honored.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
08/07/12 12:05 Filed in: links
- The FIve video: Just how lame is Aaron Sorkin’s Newsroom?
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Shep 1-2-3.
- CNN hits bottom as primetime sinks to 20-year low.
- Time Warner pays hefty fees to renew Fox News affiliation.
- Somerby: Rachel Maddow doctors quotes to spread hate.
- The key to cable news success (via ICN). Weekend numbers.
- Q&A: Melissa Francis. AOL: You’ve got Kimberly Guilfoyle.
- CNN: odd man out? Today’s apology; analysis. The grills return.
- On The Five, Beckel tongue-tied over ‘free/pre-pussy’: video clip.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg on media non-coverage of economic study.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
07/28/12 00:12 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Massacre, mistakes, and more.
- Impartial MSNBC journalist castigates ‘chicken-eating Judas’.
- Fox News Watch video: Media cover the Colorado massacre.
- Sunday talk: tip sheet, HuffPo recap. Video: Bartiromo’s advice.
Friday Links and Open Thread
07/27/12 00:11 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Hollywood’s obsession with anti-heroes.
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- In Cycle Q&A, Touré non-denial denies his trutherism.
- As ratings plummet, CNN chief Jim Walton to resign.
- Video: Ed Henry talks 2012 politics with Don Imus.
- Q&A: FBN’s Lou Dobbs, Jeff Flock. Mika in Sweden.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Survey sez: MSNBC viewers are different than FNC viewers!
Thursday Links and Open Thread
07/26/12 01:06 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is government the mother of invention?
- Kelly’s Court video: Why no cameras at Aurora hearing?
- Audio: Chris Wallace tells Brian Kilmeade ‘You’re a dope!’
- Profile: John Stossel. Piers’s big July. Today’s firing demand.
- MSNBC stuns observers with surprise schedule change.
- Video: Tamara Holder and Michelle Malkin scream about guns.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
07/25/12 00:12 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Who questioned America’s leadership?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Ed Schultz’s wife battles ovarian cancer. Q&A: Mark Lamont Hill.
- CNN hires Victor Blackwell. Piers Tonight to air from London.
- Videos: Don Imus talks with Kirsten Powers and Bob Beckel.
- Somerby: MSNBC’s Hayes abides by the first rule of Fight Club.
- Video: Jason Chaffetz and O’Reilly clash over federal firearms laws.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
07/24/12 00:31 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Are movies culpable for real-life violence?
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- FNC tops Colorado coverage; viewers flee MSNBC.
- Up is down. Weekend numbers. Dobbs over CNBC.
- Soledad’s ruminations. More King’s things. Today’s oops.
- ICN to Joe: Apologize and move on; Joe does the latter.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg on Brian Ross’s blunder and more.
Monday Links and Open Thread
07/23/12 00:07 Filed in: links
- The Five video: In hot water over hot coals.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- CNBC lays off staff, sets slate of primetime reality shows.
- Controversy swirls over Scarborough autism crack.
- Rothman: Hayes skews facts to demean Ailes and Fox.
- Video: Larry King with Don Imus part one, part two.
- Howard Kurtz Q&A: Chris Wallace. Profile: Jeanine Pirro.
- CNN coverage of Kazakhstan, brought to you by...Kazakhstan!
Weekend Links and Open Thread
07/21/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Colorado, Zimmerman, and more.
- CNN contest offers convention trips, but not admission.
- News Watch video: The ‘you didn’t build that’ controversy.
- Colorado coverage updates: Fox News, CNN, MSNBC.
- Profile: Melissa Harris-Perry. Q&A: Ed Lavandera, Hayes.
- Open for Business. Sunday talk: preview, tip sheet, HuffPo recap.
Friday Links and Open Thread
07/20/12 00:12 Filed in: links
- Video: Why Neil Cavuto says take nothing for granted.
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Cablers change skeds for CO shooting; HLN coverage.
- Video: Jenna Lee talks to Imus about anchoring on FNC.
- Charisma is what makes Dana Perino Fox’s newest star.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
07/19/12 00:18 Filed in: links
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- 30 Rock restructure: MSNBCNBC both now part of NBC News.
- Another impartial MSNBC journalist proves to be...you guessed it.
- Video: Imogen Lloyd Webber with Don Imus part one, part two.
- Obama’s war on Fox. CNN brags we’re number one...in Kenya!?
- Video: Zimmerman interview stirs reactions, emotional and hateful.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
07/18/12 00:10 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Why all the grousing over outsourcing?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: Imogen Lloyd Webber no longer with MSNBC.
- Hannity snags first interview with Trayvon Martin killer.
- VIdeo: McShane and Bove clash over LIBOR scandal.
- Coop 360 on stage. Q&A: Tamron Hall. Today’s oops!
- Matthews: Somebody’s perfect! Hoaxter dupes MSNBC.
- Profile: Mika’s escape from New York. Harris-Perry’s place.
- Video: Is Media Matters linked to an Obama Super PAC?
- Lawrence O’Donnell gets in a twitter spat with Noel Sheppard.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
07/17/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is ‘fair share’ really ‘must share’?
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Surprise! Impartial MSNBC journalist not so impartial after all.
- Debunked: Russell Simmons smear of Sean Hannity.
- Video: Laura Ingraham with Don Imus. Weekend numbers.
- Why MSNBC and Microsoft split up. Larry King resurfaces.
- Byers: Is CNN shedding its ‘straight news’ straightjacket? Analysis.
Monday Links and Open Thread
07/16/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Can Anthony Weiner make a comeback?
- Friday’s numbers: Hannity-Juan Williams-The Five 1-2-3.
- It’s not just Lou Dobbs: Melissa Francis also beats CNBC.
- Video: Don Imus gets a little snippy with Sally Kohn.
- Hot & Not: NewsCore, The Five, MSNBC, Krugman, etc.
- After 16 years, msnbc.com will disappear...but only temporarily.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
07/14/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Blitzing Romney and Condi rumors.
- Fox & Friends First’s final four? Fox News in St. Pete.
- News Watch video: Media report Romney’s NAACP speech.
- Sunday talk: preview, tip sheet, HuffPo recap. Kitty Pilgrim resurfaces.
Friday Links and Open Thread
07/13/12 00:25 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Does NPR want you to feel green guilt?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- it’s not my fault, blame it on...Fox News. Yeah, that’s the ticket!
- Profile: Arthel Neville. Coop completes crib conveyance.
- The view from Huck’s audience. Laurie Dhue almost resurfaces.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
07/12/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Barack Obama, one singular sensation.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Lean forward: Andrea Mitchell hits bottom, scratches.
- Outrage: ‘journalist’ vilifies Cavuto with obscene racial slur.
- The hidden key to The Five’s success: social media.
- Profile: Ed Henry. Q&A: Chris Hayes. Bloomberg bundles.
- Videos: John Stossel and Martha MacCallum with Don Imus.
- The lessons of SCOTUSgate. Today’s outrageous outrage!
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
07/11/12 00:55 Filed in: links
- The Five videos: Year one celebration part one, part two.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Hannity 1-2-3.
- NBC divorcing Microsoft; msnbc.com to be nbcnews.com.
- Coop’s coming out was meticulously planned in advance.
- High Five: Q&As with tvnewser, mediaite, zap2it.
- High Five: One year in, ratings, spirits, and profits soar.
- Glenn who? The Five ratings up 45% over predecessor.
- Video: Juan Williams with Imus. Insider video: Lou Dobbs.
- Plaintiff suing Rachel Maddow wants Judge removed.
- Kernan and Faber: CNBC’s heart. Krugman zings CNBC.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
07/10/12 00:29 Filed in: links
- Video: Why Neil Cavuto says ‘I don’t have time...’
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Even without Dobbs, Dobbs tops CNBC. Weekend numbers.
- Farmer: A CNN turnaround plan. Frightening flashback.
- CJR list cites Harris-Perry. Q&A: Chris Hayes, Sanjay Gupta.
- Video: Neil Cavuto talks to Les Gold of Hardcore Pawn.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg on Obama’s treatment by the media.
Monday Links and Open Thread
07/09/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- Friday’s numbers: The Five-Laura-John Roberts 1-2-3.
- Will The Cycle be unbroken? Plummets to all-time low.
- Video: Shep with Erin Andrews on her move to Fox Sports.
- Q&A: Cavuto, Chuck Todd. Judgment for Maddow: legal fees.
- Little-viewed cable channel receives unwanted recognition.
- Kurtz crumbles. CNN teams w/facebook. Sambolin’s pricey crib.
- Hot & Not: HBO, Joe and Mika, Coop, Re-Cycle, etc.
- Video: The Five’s seven assemble part one, part two, part three.
- Anatomy of a blunder, and why it was smart to trust Megyn Kelly.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
07/07/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- Classic flashback: The late Ernest Borgnine on Fox & Friends.
- Reliable Sources videos: Coop, Rupe, and Mr Bill O’Reilly.
- News Watch video: Media treatment of the Supreme Court.
- Videos: Anna Kooiman and Cheryl Casone in the NY Triathlon.
- Video: Gutfeld zings The Cycle for stealing his ‘banned word’ bit.
- Sunday talkers: preview, tip sheet, HuffPo recap.
- Thompson Square fan flips off Fox & Friends: video.
- James Rosen re-ups. Geraldo in Jerusalem. FNC in Occoquan.
Friday Links and Open Thread
07/06/12 00:02 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Cool, fool, or tool?
- Will The Cycle be unbroken? Thursday ep scratched in demo.
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-MonicaCrowley-The Five 1-2-3.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-TheFive-JohnRoberts 1-2-3.
- Video: Bob Beckel zings ‘that show on MSNBC...ReCycle’.
- The Cycle stole more from The Five than its format.
- Somerby: Maddow’s mendacity marches on.
- Video: Are voters exhausted with campaign coverage?
- Molloy: What’s wrong with CNN...and what’s right.
- Kitty Pilgrim resurfaces. Inside MSNBC’s signature series.
- In an Ohio bar, Barack Obama gets an idea for a new mandate.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
07/05/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Mayor Bloomberg’s hot-dog hypocrisy.
- Again!? Tuesday’s The Five #1 in all cable news w/25-54.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-OutOfWork-The Five 1-2-3.
- HBO scuttles Ailes flick, cites CNN as reason! Analysis.
- Dobbs/Kudlow rivalry revived? Why is Maddow so strange?
- HBO targets FNC’s Roger Ailes...with the help of Joe and Mika!
- Video: Megyn Kelly talks to wounded warriors part one, part two.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
07/03/12 00:45 Filed in: links
- Video: Anti-Beckel protest demonstration at Fox News HQ.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3.
- MSNBC celebrates our national holiday. Weekend numbers.
- Will The Cycle be unbroken? A distant third to Studio-B.
- Somerby: Why is ‘Saint Maddow’ so baldly dishonest?
- Gun-shy CNN reluctant to report Andy Griffith’s passing.
- Video: Jenna Lee with US hero Sgt Travis Mills (h/t Mediaite).
- Dobbs again tops CNBC; more; Out of Work special: 9:00 pm.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg on Howard Kurtz, Media Matters, etc.
- Lauren Green in Orem. Alan’s mailbox. Coop spurs navel-gazing.
Monday Links and Open Thread
07/02/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- Friday’s numbers: Laura-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Reese’s piece: What cablenews ratings predict for 2012 election.
- Somerby: Kurtz’s Reliable an hour of misdirection. Coop’s out.
- Geraldo to air from Jerusalem. iReport’s premature proclamation.
- Video: Cavuto exposes a traitor at FBN. Q&A: Big Ed’s vacation.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
06/30/12 00:45 Filed in: links
- Video flashback: Mitt Romney with Neil Cavuto, April 2006.
- Internal disputes re Soledad show part of CNN ‘blame game’.
- Reliable Sources video: Pundits flunk, cablers bungle, more.
- News Watch video: Media coverage of SCOTUS decision.
- Sunday talkers: preview, tip sheet.
- Video: Laura and Geraldo cross swords over Fast and Furious.
- Fox News Channel makes the difference for News Corp.
- CNNers hyperventilate over SCOTUS call. CNN’s no-fly zone.
Friday Links and Open Thread
06/29/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is Obamacare really free?
- Thursday’s numbers: SCOTUS-Laura-Hannity 1-2-3.
- SCOTUS: FNC’s 3 million tops CNN+MSNBC combined.
- Ten cablenews shows that shouldn’t have been cancelled.
- Greta: People are going overboard about a harmless error.
- Profile: Melissa Francis. Video: John King abdicates.
- Willie Geist, broadcast network news anchor?!?
- The Hill: Fox News legal analysts ‘the most professionally accurate’.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
06/28/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- Wednesday’s numbers: Hannity-JuanWilliams-Baier 1-2-3.
- Publius: CNBC ratings crash as FBN surges? Video Q&A: Shep.
- Video: Cavuto interviews Murdoch part one, part two, part three.
- Somerby: Dishonest Maddow could learn from Soledad O’Brien.
- Health care cable news confusion. FNC speaks. More. And more.
- Breaking The Cycle: ratings disaster, topped by 5:00 am F&F First.
- News Corp’s split decision. Gasparino another Pulitzer wannabe?
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
06/27/12 00:11 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Previewing the Obamacare ruling.
- Tuesday’s numbers: Laura-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Cavuto to interview Murdoch live. Profile: Melissa Francis.
- Q2 program ranker. The Cycle sagged on opening day.
- ICN: Opinionaters aren’t the magic bullet for CNN’s slump
- Rolling Stone rolls out the superlatives: yep, a Maddow profile.
- Q2: Piers Morgan’s ratings are the lowest ever for CNN at 9:00 pm.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
06/26/12 00:31 Filed in: links
- Byers: What’s wrong at CNN?
- The Five video: Why all that hype over The Newsroom?
- Monday’s numbers: Laura-Baier-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- The worst cable news shows ever? How quickly we forget.
- Fox News secures its HQ for the RNC. Weekend numbers.
- Video: The Judge on why killings are far worse than leaks.
- Poor: NYT Hayes hype misrepresented his dismal ratings.
- High anxiety at Time-Warner: CNN craters at 21-year low.
- Q2: FNC holds top 13 slots; MSNBC down double digits.
- CNN and HLN play musical anchors; Kyung Lah to L.A.
- Somerby: Confusion and contradictions rampant on MSNBC.
- CNBC sinks to 7-year low. Bloomberg’s Pulitzer pretense.
- Greg Burke: the prequel. News Corp headed to Splitsville?
Monday Links and Open Thread
06/25/12 00:45 Filed in: links
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Shep/10p-Hannity/Shep/9p 1-2-3.
- Sandusky verdict: Fox News tops MSNBCNNHLN combined.
- Video: Shannon Bream goes ‘over the edge’ for Spec Olympics.
- The Cycle: Dinner party conversation...without the conversation?
- Somerby: Who taught Hayes how to talk? Today’s Hayes hype.
- Trefis: Time-Warner must take action to reverse CNN slump.
- VIdeo: Juan Williams with Don Imus part one, part two.
- Campbell Brown resurfaces (via TVN). A day with The Rev.
- The Times gushes over Newsroom to make excuses for CNN.
- Hot & Not: Malveaux, The Cycle, Andrea Mitchell, Maddow, etc.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
06/23/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Politico bias, Fast and Furious, more.
- Former CBS Newser gives up defending (MS)NBC (via ICN).
- FNC’s Greg Burke accepts post as Vatican media advisor.
- News Watch video: Are the media interested in Fast & Furious?
- Somerby: Maddow repeats untruth, tops it with a dishonest edit.
- Wemple: MSNBC finally makes a smart move... copying Fox!
- Get out the drool cup: NY Times profiles Up host Hayes.
- Bella: Was Fox intimidated by Jay Carney? Huck: stuck?
- Sunday talk: preview, tip sheet HuffPo recap. Cablers up late.
- McCall: Tired, formulaic, yappy CNN needs a journalism doctor.
Friday Links and Open Thread
06/22/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Why defacing currency is the rage in Hollywood.
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Cable beats broadcast: Mr Bill again tops The Bieb.
- Journo suspended for racial crack on MSNBC about Romney & Fox.
- CNN is undisputed #1 news channel...in the Arabic Middle-East.
- Q&A: Cheryl Casone on Moody’s. Insider video: Melissa Francis.
- ICN: Forget their self-serving jive; MSNBC now has no news brand.
- In Soledad’s world, she’s made Starting Point appointment viewing.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
06/21/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- Cable beats broadcast: Bill O’Reilly tops Justin Bieber!
- The Five: Wednesday’s most-watched 5pm hour on all cable.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- MSNBC’s 3pm show:
The FiveThe Cycle, featuring a truther. - Video: Impartial MSNBC journalist rules for WH on ExecPriv.
- Video: Ed Henry with Imus on the Fast and Furious flap.
- CNBC and Jim Cramer under fire for facebook fiasco. More.
- Videos: Bret Baier and Bill O’Reilly zing (MS)NBC.
- Peters: Fox & Friends reaps ratings as controversy swirls.
- Preview: Dr Marc Siegel interviews Ann Romney about MS.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
06/20/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- Video: Neil Cavuto’s epic takedown of Lawrence O’Donnell.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Somerby: Maddow’s latest con game is especially dishonest.
- Cable news swells gather for breast cancer charity fund-raiser.
- Video: The Judge on Exec Privilege: they can’t have it both ways.
- Video: Mike Baker talks with Imus about national security leaks.
- Another bright idea for CNN. Hannity edit under scrutiny.
- MSNBC hires S.E. Cupp, leaves announcement to Comedy Central!
- ICN: Andrea Mitchell is well on her way to destroying her reputation.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
06/19/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is The America’s Cup for the birds?
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Bill O’Reilly receiving hate mail over his immigration stance.
- Dobbs tops CNBC. CNN’s Silver promoted. Weekend numbers.
- Rothman: Mitchell ‘response’ another nail in the credibility coffin.
- Video: Andrea Mitchell gives no apology, explanation, or defense.
- ICN: Latest deceptive MSNBC clip worse than Zimmerman edit.
- Scammers create fake foxnews.com to hawk dangerous diet plan.
- Scott Brown: I won’t be part of a debate sponsored by MSNBC.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg takes issue with Donaldson and Lemon.
- Video: The Five with some behind-the-scenes from Fox Fan Night.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
06/16/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- Lean forward: Will MSNBC give a truther the 3:00pm slot?
- Video: Fox’s Shannon Bream to go ‘over the edge’.
- Reliable Sources videos: The post-Watergate press and more.
- News Watch video: A rough media week for President Obama.
- Bill’s pitch. Sunday talkers: preview, tip sheet, HuffPo recap.
- Sunday special: Gerri Willis covers the Greek elections.
- Video: Neil Cavuto’s Father’s Day thoughts. Advice from Dad.
Friday Links and Open Thread
06/15/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is a welfare vice ban the best stimulus?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: MSNBC splices bus explosions into Romney bus tour!
- Zurawik: Was Malkin/Williams clash cable madness or great tv?
- Q&A: Triathlete Jenna Lee, LA Kings fan Liz Claman.
- Livestation to bring European news channels to US computers.
- Video: Chris Wallace explains his run-in with the law.
- Preview of Friday special: Fox Files—The Enemy Within.
- Youtube plans give ray of hope to CNN and Current.
- Video: MSNBC’s Meghan talks politics...with Imus on FBN.
- How is it CNN has awful ratings but pulls in record profits?
- Venomous ambusher Jesse Watters’s latest victim speaks out.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
06/14/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Bob Beckel loses it over tubs.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- FNC revives Fox Files with in-depth probe of Fort Hood case.
- Chris Wallace Arrested!! Umm...no he wasn’t. Roasted Candy.
- Xtopher: Conservatism wins every argument on...Morning Joe?!?
- Video: Bob Beckel talks with Imus and takes a shot at Malkin.
- Massing: Dumb & Dumber—How low can CNN sink? (v/Mediaite)
- Poor: Wagner’s Now doesn’t break the mold, it replicates it.
- ICN: CNN explanations of King reassignment are unconvincing.
- Video: FNC contributors clash—Juan Williams vs Michelle Malkin.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
06/13/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3. Q&A: Behar.
- Video: Shep ridicules CNN’s low-rated Casey Anthony ‘interview’.
- CNN cancels John King USA, replaces with...more Situation Room.
- Come see the softer side of Piers. CNBC and Yahoo team up.
- Somerby: FNC vs MSNBC face-off. Dana’s image-bending lingo.
- Flip, meet Flop: Big Ed condemns ‘Stop Rush’ campaign he promoted!
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
06/12/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Does Amber still have a crush on Obama?
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3. Now hits bottom.
- Q&A: Liz Claman and her LA Kings; Joy Behar. Weekend numbers.
- Surprise! MSNBC’s Repub hated all GOP candidates...except one.
- ICN: Phil Griffin’s jab at MSNBC news anchors bodes ill for them.
- Maloney: Why in the world are radio suits taking Geraldo national?
- Lawsuit vs Jessie Jackson alleges liason with FNC contributor.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg on what Chris Matthews admitted.
Monday Links and Open Thread
06/11/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Howard Dean likens Romney to Ahmadinejad.
- Friday’s numbers: Laura-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Rothman: With D-Rat gone, MSNBC completes its hard left turn.
- Profile: Dana Perino—pundit, entrepreneur, and mentor.
- Video: Gretchen Carlson on The View part one, part two.
- Current hires another cast-off: Joy Behar. Video: Hayes on Today.
- Hot & Not: Newscore, D-Rat, CNN, North, etc. Geraldo goes national.
- Ratigan: I left MSNBC to crusade in new ways. Yeah, that’s the ticket!
Weekend Links and Open Thread
06/09/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- The more things change...? Ratigan exits, Bashir takes his place.
- Reliable Sources videos: Sagging ratings, Mitt, and more.
- Surprise! Politico drools over third-tier MSNBCer (via ICN).
- News Watch video: Coverage of the recall and its aftermath.
- Mum’s the word at (MS)NBC. Today’s oops.
- Specials: The Empowered Patient; GPS Immigration Roadmap.
- Is CNN takeover of Mashable imminent? Melissa’s Belmont picks.
- Sunday talk: preview, tip sheet, HuffPo recap. Q&A: Uygur (via TVN).
Friday Links and Open Thread
06/08/12 00:36 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Has Hollywood turned anti-dwarf?
- Thursday’s numbers: Laura-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Kiran Chetry remembers her first time.
- CNN mulling big changes; a sign of desperation?
- At the Up w/Hayes book party: Phil Griffin, Chris Hayes.
- Q&A: Jenna Lee, Melissa Francis. Profile: Anna Kooiman.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
06/07/12 00:59 Filed in: links
- Audio: FNC contributors clash - Sally Kohn vs Michelle Malkin.
- VIdeo: Barney Frank gets snippy w/Melissa Francis pt one, pt two.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Somerby: Rachel Maddow goes to Nam! Q&A: Client No. 9.
- Video: Lt Col Peters says leaks won’t stop until people go to jail.
- ICN: Is Ailes thinking long-term about whether FNC needs AP?
- Controversy swirls around Oliver North column on foxnews.com.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
06/06/12 00:29 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Lessons of the Wisconsin recall.
- New roles for Michael Clemente, John Moody at FNC.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Zurawik: The biggest loser in the recall was cable news.
- Greta has some clarifications for David Zurawik.
- You won’t believe who wants to host a show on Fox News.
- CNBC duped. Q&A: Ed Schultz (via TVN), Roland Martin.
- Video: Juan Williams with Imus on politics, Newt, and more.
- Video: Chris Wallace on GMA. CNN’s Bourdain moonlights.
- Byers: The worst night ever on cable news. ICN: However...
- Schultz bummed over recall. Top Big Ed election-night tweets.
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Monday Links and Open Thread
06/04/12 00:42 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Sarah Jessica Parker is on the Obama train.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-TheFive 1-2-3-4.
- Bashir browbeats Russert, and an ICN prediction comes true.
- Greta: If you can’t beat him, smear him.
- Q&A: Janice Dean, Melissa Francis (more), Steve Krakauer.
- Profile: Chris Jansing. Melissa Harris-Perry at Wellesley.
- Video: Imus with Melissa Francis about her new show and more.
- Times op-ed calls out O’Donnell for anti-Mormon bias. More.
- MSNBC ‘clarifies’ Big Ed’s role at the WI Democratic convention.
- Behind the Juan Williams/Newt Gingrich debate confrontation.
- The Times is all atwitter over CNN’s celebrity chef weekend show.
- Hot & Not: Blitzer, Banfield, Berman, Bourdain, Hayes, Ailes, etc.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
06/02/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- News Watch video: Media coverage of the Obama ‘kill list’.
- Video: Hannity debriefs the Edwards jury part one, part two.
- Gerri Willis’s new set. Q&A: Cenk Uygur.
- Diamond Jubilee coverage: Fox News, CNN.
- Sunday talkers: preview, tip sheet, HuffPo recap.
- Lean forward: MSNBC pulls partisan promo for Ed Schultz.
- Think tank challenges Maddow over ‘defamation’, hints at lawsuit.
Friday Links and Open Thread
06/01/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is the government spying on Nebraska ranchers?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Melissa Francis: 25 things you don’t know about me.
- FNC producer will stay put. Video: Alex Wagner on Today.
- ICN: What have we learned about the ever-evolving job offer?
- Lean forward: MSNBC host to speak at Democratic convention.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg calls Dan Rather comments ‘delusional’.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
05/31/12 00:30 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Bloomberg’s genius soda pop scheme.
- ICN: Why CNN is really stuck this time.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Turner CEO whistles past the primetime graveyard (via TVN).
- Funny, no one complained about MSNBC’s anti-Romney video.
- Somerby: The ‘world’s dumbest person’ is on MSNBC.
- Fox & Friends First surges as its competitors collapse.
- Lou Dobbs is closing the gap with CNBC’s Kudlow.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Grade school bullying incident still haunts Juliet Huddy.
- Oliver North appears on tonight’s Auction Kings. More.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
05/30/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Does a college degree cost more than its worth?
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Bream (for Baier) 1-2-3.
- May 2012: MSNBC down double digits, FNC still on top.
- CNN cries Mayday! Worst primetime monthly ratings in 20+ years!
- The key to curing CNN’s ratings slump: fire the meteorologists!
- FBN extends live line-up, adds Melissa Francis, moves Cavuto.
- Did Fox & Friends cross the line? (Link updated with response from FNC VP Bill Shine.) Zurawik: Rotten to the core.
- Fareed Zakaria at Mackinac Island. Weekend numbers.
- Berman to CNN; analysis. Kelly Evans to Worldwide Exchange.
- Video: Callous comments from Up with Hayes debated on Hannity.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
05/29/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Entitlement nation? Today’s firing demand.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- More than half the cablenews coverage of Trump is on...MSNBC!
- Zurawik: It’s about time someone finally called out Trump!
- Video: Impartial MSNBC news anchor goes ballistic on guest.
- Q&A: Tamron Hall, CNN’s Steve Krakauer. Zakaria at Harvard.
- CNN hires celebrity chef, a harbinger of more ‘lifestyle shows’.
- Margaret Hoover: Why I left Fox. CNN contributor a swatting target.
- Hot & Not: Luke Russert, Roger Ailes, msnbc.com, HLN, and more.
- ICN: Why did NBC’s Today throw one of their own under the bus?
- Zurawik: Hayes comments ‘pseudo-intellectual vanity’ at its worst.
- Up and down w/Hayes? Defended callous comment, now apologizes.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
05/26/12 00:06 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Bain battles and more.
- Video: US soldier’s personal 3-D account of VietNam war.
- News Watch video: Were the media fair with Cory Booker?
- Video: More F&F Fleet Week festivities part one, part two.
- Piers to anchor Jubilee coverage. Media Matters deceit?
- Today’s deep thought. Sunday talk: preview, tip sheet, HuffPo recap.
Friday Links and Open Thread
05/25/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Why is abstinence an alternative lifestyle?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Somerby: Where is CNN’s eye on the media? Today’s oops.
- Videos: Fleet Week in New York City. Newt to (MS)NBC?
- Daytime Emmys reduced to airing on HLN...or vice-versa.
- Frank Luntz Friday special. Jon Stewart: Roger Ailes is correct.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
05/24/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- The Five video: How can we control annoying kids in theaters?
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Shafer: The party’s over for cable news...they’ve peaked!
- MSNBC wants to buy Microsoft’s share of msnbc.com. Analysis.
- Tammy Bruce joke taken seriously by desperate Media Matters.
- It’s official: Hannity signs multi-year contract with Fox News.
- Profs defend surveys; FNC responds. Salon lambasts little Luke.
- Video: Kilmeade + guardsman vs ‘Knockouts’ part one, part two.
- BBC host: Piers Morgan taught me how to hack a phone.
- Video: O’Reilly w/Letterman part one, part two. Joe on The View.
- Video: Chris Matthews gets snippy when asked about his leg thrill.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
05/23/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Who decides what’s on or off the table?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Somerby: MSNBC’s sudden silence. More. Still more.
- Video: Kelly’s Court on Trayvon witnesses changing stories.
- CNN co-founder: I never believed the days would come...
- Liz Claman money tips. Q&A: Greg Burke, Lola Ogunnaike.
- Ratigan: Solyndra talk is forbidden here. Cablers convene.
- Casey Stegall to Dallas. Jim Cramer’s facebook flub.
- Video: Alan Colmes unimpressed by O’Reilly exposé of OWS.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
05/22/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- Video: Bill O’Reilly on The Five again calls OWS ‘terrorists’.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Janice Dean at the Race to Erase MS. Weekend numbers.
- HLN skeds Evening Express. Ouch! CNN hits
1520-year low. - Bill O’Reilly to drop by on The Five today. Roger Ailes at OU.
- Video: Juan Williams with Don Imus on Cory Booker and more.
- Q&A: Impartial journalist Andrea Mitchell leans forward (via ICN).
- Video: Bill O’Reilly relates his close encounter with OWS protester.
Monday Links and Open Thread
05/21/12 00:30 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Were the media fooled by the Occupiers?
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier/Greta (tie) 1-2-3.
- Video: The Donald on Arsenio, Bain Capital, and more.
- Q&A: Molly Henneberg with new daughter Jacquelyn; Sandra Smith and Cheryl Casone on the Facebook IPO. Audio Q&A: Roger Ailes.
- Progressive praises Zakaria’s GPS. Contessa Brewer resurfaces.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
05/19/12 00:08 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Bain, Wright, The View, and more.
- Fox News Watch video: The media and President Obama.
- Profile: CNN’s Errol Barnett. Amy Robach to ABC News.
- Videos: Rick Reichmuth, Anna Kooiman, Dave and Clayton take the tough mudder challenge for the Wounded Warrior Project.
- Fox to bring O’Reilly, Claman, et al to annual cable confab.
- Behind the scenes: When the Koch counsel visited MSNBC.
- Coop won on Jeopardy! Sunday talkers: preview, tip sheet.
Friday Links and Open Thread
05/18/12 00:20 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Will Smith speaks out on taxes.
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Shep 1-2-3.
- Video: Bill O’Reilly with Rachel Ray part one, part two.
- Videos: Kilmeade and Doocy take the tough mudder challenge.
- CNN to probe junk science claims it previously promoted.
- Larry King Now debuts this summer. Q&A: Big Ed Schultz.
- CNBC revamping Maria Bartiromo’s WSJ Report? Todd triumphs.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
05/17/12 00:27 Filed in: links
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-TheFive 1-2-3-4.
- Cable beats broadcast: Fox & Friends tops CBS in 5 markets.
- Video: James Rosen’s unique interview of Bret Baier.
- Somerby: The Trayvon news MSNBC refuses to report.
- Biznets sked special coverage for Facebook IPO brouhaha.
- Two minutes of Red Eye leads O’Donnell to this. Flashback.
- Chris Wallace won on Jeopardy! Natal day wishes for Tucker.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
05/16/12 00:45 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is the WH revising history?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Piers plummets: lowest in 15 years. Weekend numbers.
- Cable newsers flock to Women in Media fete.
- How Beck bests Olbermann. Gasparino: Man of the Year.
- Faber didn’t lose on Jeopardy! The striking Erin Burnett.
- I’m ‘the conscience of Fox’, sez Geraldo to...Media Matters!?
- MSNBC: The Place for Badminton? Maddow lawsuit update.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
05/15/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- The Five video: President Obama grilled on The View.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- CNBC says ‘we’re smart!’ He lost on Jeopardy! Flashback.
- Videos: Chris & Lorraine Wallace on F&F and with Don Imus.
- Janice’s inspiring race. Jansing’s week. Q&A: Sandra Smith.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg on Newsweek’s Obama-as-saint cover.
Monday Links and Open Thread
05/14/12 01:20 Filed in: links
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- CNN eying Tapper, plans launch of ‘CNN Films’.
- Cablenewsers in Jeopardy! begins tonight.
- FishbowlDC mocks Neil Cavuto’s MS symptoms.
- Fox haters hacked off. Kiran Chetry resurfaces.
- Video: Sally Kohn with Don Imus part one, part two.
- Coop heads to Turkey. Video: Robin Meade, song stylist.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
05/12/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Gay marriage, Mitt, and more.
- News Watch video: The media on Obama’s ‘evolution’.
- Friday pinheads & patriots: guess which one MSNBC is.
- Videos: Surprises for Clayton Morris and Uma Pemmaraju.
- Honors to Mike Emmanuel (via TVN), John Stossel.
- Audio Q&A: Candy Crowley. CNN special: Vets Wanted.
- Greta ‘honored’? Sunday talk: preview, tip sheet, HuffPo recap.
Friday Links and Open Thread
05/11/12 00:19 Filed in: links
- Video: Happy Mothers’ Day from The Five.
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta-TheFive 1-2-3-4.
- Video: Tamron Hall chews out GOP guest. More. Analysis.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg on the WaPo Romney bully story.
- Video: Washington Post Romney ‘bully’ exposé critiqued.
- Megyn Kelly and America Live leverage social media.
- Q&A: Stephanie Ruhle (v/ICN). Kelly Evans to London.
- Today’s oops...or a clever homage? Funny business?
- David Gregory watches MSNBC ‘during the day’.
- Video: O’Reilly zings Stelter; NY Times prints correction.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
05/10/12 00:17 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Words of advice for 2012 grads.
- FBN: Willis live 8pm on JPMorgan. Bream to anchor FNS.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- CNN’s Fareed Zakaria consultant on new Bill Maher show.
- VIdeo: Brian Kilmeade vs the obstacle course. Two much?
- CNN’s two big problems: Piers and Coop. Amanpour honored.
- Video: O’Reilly and Virginia AG discuss the Norfolk mob attack.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
05/09/12 00:12 Filed in: links
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Q&A: Eric Shawn. Video: More GOP propaganda from Fox!
- Burnett ratings: a downward slide. Video: FBNers ring the bell.
- Seaman: FNC too soft on Obama? Clayton and Natali: It’s a girl!
- Margaret Hoover to CNN. Campaign embeds face challenges.
- Videos: Mika w/Letterman, Erin Burnett w/Daly, Piers w/Conan.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC uses children in anti-Romney attack video.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
05/08/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Should we return Mt Rushmore to the Indians?
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Bret Baier re-ups at FNC through 2016. Weekend numbers.
- Novel by CNN’s Gupta headed to tv...on Time-Warner’s TNT.
- Tom Brokaw fairly fingers Fox’s Five. Jon Scott as MacGyver.
- Video: Beckel on politics, O’Reilly, etc w/Imus pt one, pt two.
- Profile: Jenna Lee. Q&A: Liz Claman. First CBS...now Kelly!
- Video: Bernard Goldberg on race, crime, and media paternalism.
- Jehmu Greene apologized by phone to Tucker (for this). More.