Monday Links and Open Thread

  • Friday’s numbers: Sean Hannity-Megyn Kelly-O’Bolling 1-2-3.
  • Steinberg: Megyn Kelly and Fox News…are they better together?
  • Ellison: Surprise (not!)…Megyn Kelly likely to re-up with Fox News.
  • Harris Faulkner video: on recanting his Hillary support.
  • Concha: Who else involved? How often? CNN must investigate now!
  • Wemple: CNN must answer questions on its question-leaking scandal.
  • Wikileaks uncovers another question leaked by Donna Brazile.   More.
  • Out# videos: Judge Napolitano on and
  • Baragona: Stelter castigates ‘fake news’, is silent on CNN stealth-edit.
  • Baragona: CNN stealth-edits article making false charge about Trump.
  • Leeds: Why can’t Jesse Watters be sensitive, like nice Stephen Colbert?
  • Q&A: Rachel Maddow; Dana Perino talks politics.   Brunch with Ivanka.
  • Tani: As storm clouds hover over election, Fox offers a Sunday bright spot.
  • Videos: on Wiener; on anti-Trump media.

‘Loretta Lynch Created This Comey Situation’

J$P Video! Judge Andrew Napolitano and former prosecutor Katie Phang give their takes on the dust-up between the Dept of Justice and the FBI:




From Fox & Friends 30 October 2016

Weekend Links and Open Thread

  • Media Buzz videos: FBI
  • Reliable Sources videos: Hyperbolic media; anti-Clinton bias; Trump tally.
  • F&F video: on the revived FBI investigation.  Sunday talkers.
  • Gahr: Did Ed Schultz’s lawyer lie to the Court of Appeals?  Today’s lawsuit.
  • CNN’s Zucker sees no change in Atlanta from AT&T deal.  Q&A: Van Jones.
  • YourBuzz videos: cable’s the
  • Another lie about Fox News shot down.  Has Mark Levin gone off his meds?

Friday Links and Open Thread

Thursday Links and Open Thread

  • Wednesday numbers: Megyn Kelly-Sean Hannity-Bill O’Reilly  1-2-3.
  • Don Lemon wants to host a show like Bill Maher’s.   Q&A: Jeff Zucker.
  • Concha: CNN et al dinged by ABC ‘exclusive’ hype.  Up late with Hannity.
  • On the Record video: on Trump’s ‘attack the media’ strategy.
  • Zurawik: Megyn Kelly is in the vanguard of the war against male privilege.
  • Flint: Megyn Kelly is seeking more than $20 million in FNC contract talks.
  • Rupert wants to keep Megyn and Bill at Fox: ‘We’re not changing direction.’
  • Wemple: Eight reasons Donald Trump is the ultimate cable news candidate.

Wednesday Links and Open Thread

Tuesday Links and Open Thread

  • Monday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Sean Hannity-Megyn Kelly 1-2-3.
  • Videos: Dana Perino talks about politics and Jasper and The View.
  • Concha: ‘Trump TV‘…what would it be, where would it be, would it work?
  • Coop set to do ‘uncensored’ stage show with producer of Real Housewives.
  • Media Buzz edges Reliable.  Weekend numbers.  CNN tops demo for month.
  • CNN’s new set until election day; Fox News’s new set beginning election day.
  • Chilly reaction to Time/Warner deal as execs try to preserve CNN’s integrity.
  • Kelly File video: on where recent FBI leaks are coming from.
  • Factor video: Mr Bill to back up her criticisms of The Factor.
  • Stiles: CNN Trumpsession nets them an extra $100 million.  Q&A: Ana Navarro.
  • Somerby: The ‘basic fact‘ Maddow didn’t tell viewers.  Hannity the propagandist.

Monday Links and Open Thread

  • Friday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Anderson Cooper-Sean Hannity 1-2-3.
  • Outnumbered videos: Judge Napolitano joins the debate
  • Fox & Friends video:  Meet friend George, and hubby Jeff.
  • Concha: Comcast/NBC, now AT&T/CNN…is the regulatory system ‘rigged’?
  • AT&T promises CNN will remain independent.   TCG: Rather contradictory.
  • Video: on Chris Wallace, Al Smith, etc.  Today’s Wemple O’Whine.
  • Press freedom group wants James Rosen case files unsealed.   Olby resurfaces.
  • Wilmouth: MSNBC ‘comedian‘ describes Fox News as ‘too lazy to join the Klan’.

Weekend Links and Open Thread

  • MediaBuzz videos: Press cozying up
  • Reliable Sources videos: ‘Rigged‘ elections; hyping Trump TVAT&T deal.
  • Yesterday’s Wemple O’Whine triggers today’s Martin Dugard response.
  • Fox & Friends video: Segment with starts civil, turns rowdy.
  • Engulf & Devour: AT&T pays $85 million for Time Warner…including CNN.
  • Nancy Grace mystery movie debuts this weekend.  Sunday talkers: preview.
  • Somerby: Maddow’s reporting on Christie is ‘propagandistic, Hannityesque‘.
  • YourBuzz videos: the media press
  • Audio: Behind the scenes with Chris Wallace.  Maria Bartiromo moonlighting.
  • Black Christian sues CNN for discrimination.  ‘Pussy’ prattle perturbs parents.

Friday Links and Open Thread

  • Video: talks about debate nerves, strategies, and more.
  • Thursday’s numbers: Anderson Cooper-Megyn Kelly-Don Lemon 1-2-3.
  • Video: Media coverage of and sources debated.
  • Fox Business viewers most loyal on debate night.  Bret Baier makes book.
  • Concha: One-sided reaction to dinner speeches typifies slant of media elite.
  • MSNBC anchor gets cruelest, most awful online comments…about her hair.
  • Jennifer Griffin talks covering Hillary and gratitude to Gretchen and Megyn.
  • Chris Wallace Zucker punch: CNN’s debate coverage ‘childish…bush-league.’
  • Factor video: gives Wallace ‘A-plus’ for debate moderation.
  • Battaglio: How Chris Wallace earned near unanimous kudos for debate night.
  • Gretchen Carlson to give Congressional testimony.  Today’s Wemple O’Whine.

Thursday Links and Open Thread

  • Wednesday numbers: Debate/FNC-Deb/CNN-PostDeb/FNC 1-2-3.
  • FNC tops broadcast and cable nets for 3rd debate, also wins demo.
  • Video: Outnumbered debates on electoral process.
  • Deja Vu: Dem ticket stiffs Fox News.  MSNBC moves into studio 3C.
  • ICN: CNN slam of Morning Joe compromised by a lack of clean hands.
  • Byers: Chris Wallace focused on substance in a ‘sterling performance’.
  • Concha: ‘Masterful’ Chris Wallace revived pride in the debate process.
  • Grynbaum: Subtle, yet firm, Chris Wallace elevated the election season.
  • Rieder: Chris Wallace clear winner of debate.  Riddell: What Rieder said.
  • Katz: Will CNN purchase and air Gabriel Sherman’s Roger Ailes tv movie?
  • Kelly File video: Asked about leaked questions Donna Brazile
  • Guthrie: Bret Baier talks about politics, Megyn Kelly, Roger Ailes, and more.

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‘It’s Not News Reporting, It’s Lying!’

J$P Video! Tucker Carlson speaks out about media bias, double standards…and synchronized swimming!? With a special introduction by Frank:




From Fox & Friends 19 October 2016

Wednesday Links and Open Thread

  • Tuesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Sean Hannity-Anderson Cooper 1-2-3.
  • Ruiz: Brainiac CNN anchor thinks Congressional terms are already limited.
  • On the Record video: untangles ‘quid pro quo’ double-talk.
  • Vanity Fair: Megyn Kelly’s Settle for More will include an additional chapter.
  • Concha: First FNC anchor to helm general election debate faces challenges.
  • Grynbaum: New energy at Fox as Chris Wallace preps for Presidential debate.
  • Vegas, baby: Now MSNBC’s ‘Road Warriors’ can’t say they never got a dinner.
  • Gabriel Sherman teams with low-budget horror producers for Ailes miniseries.

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Tuesday Links and Open Thread

  • Monday’s numbers: Anderson Cooper-Hannity-Bill O’Reilly 1-2-3.
  • Concha: Stelter handwaves media collusion as ‘ludicrous’ conspiracy.
  • Soup’s on: Mrs Chris Wallace is a New York Times best-selling author.
  • Late Show videos: Bill O’Reilly with Stephen Colbert
  • Young guns jump from BuzzFeed to CNN’s K-File. Where Sara Murray eats.
  • Sunday showdown: Reliable Sources bests Media Buzz.   Weekend numbers.
  • When swells gathered at Todd’s place to hobnob with Hillary campaign exec.
  • Unimpressive visuals on Banfield debut (via CNNC).  MSNBC hires Ali Velshi.
  • Hod: The rise and fall and rise of Ashleigh Banfield.   Millennials flock to CNN.
  • Kelly File video: on Patrick Kennedy’s ‘bribe’ offer to the FBI.
  • Flood: Attorneys argue Andrea Tantaros wants to turn courtroom into a circus.

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Monday Links and Open Thread

  • Freaky Friday numbers: Sean Hannity-Rachel Maddow-Coop 1-2-3.
  • Videos: Chris Stirewalt is Outnumbered
  • Shepard Smith opens up about Roger Ailes, Fox News, and much more.
  • Concha: CNN refusal to investigate Brazile leak exemplifies rampant bias.
  • Genius CNN anchor: It is illegal for the public to look at Wikileaks emails!
  • Working without a net: Ashleigh Banfield‘s new show is unscripted and live.
  • Videos: preps for debate; Bret Baier talks Trump, tv…and golf.