- Wednesday’s numbers: Megyn Kelly-Bill O’Reilly-The Five 1-2-3.
- Outnumbered video: Can Ted and Marco
- Q&A: Ainsley Earhardt; Bret Baier on Trump, Maddow, Megyn, etc.
- Cavuto video: on Apple, unlocking iPhones, and 9/11.
- Lemon: It’s ‘vital’ that CNN cover…the Oscars?! Video Q&A: Soledad.
- Waxman: How CNN turned Trump from a reality star to a frontrunner.
- On the Record videos: for her
- Jake Tapper, sidelined for Dem debates, is back for another GOP debate.
- Somerby: Why won’t Coop ask Trump these questions? FNC branding dip.
- CNN investments in politics are paying off. FNC signs Mercedes Schlapp.
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Wednesday Links and Open Thread
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-CNN TownHall-Megyn Kelly 1-2-3.
- Fox News tops demo and totals on a heavy Tuesday news night.
- Outnumbered video: Are Trump’s GOP rivals
- Q&A: Greta celebrates 3500. Sonny Hostin leaves CNN for ABC.
- Mika rips Rubio…for ‘sucking up’ to Trump! The Megyn Kelly effect.
- Roger Stone scorches CNN pundits: ‘no qualifications whatsoever’.
- Wemple: Stone’s ‘nasty, bigoted’ tweets got him banned from CNN.
- Video: have first reactions to Trump Nevada victory.
- Coop to moderate Flint Democratic debate. Robin Meade moonlighting.
Monday Links and Open Thread
- Megyn Kelly to host voter summit with four GOP candidates.
- Friday’s numbers: Bret Baier-O’Bolling-Megyn Kelly 1-2-3.
- Somerby: In his Trump town hall, Coop showed no will to engage.
- Videos: The DoJ vs Apple… and
- MoJo uh-oh: Trump tells Joe you had me ‘as a legendary figure‘. More.
- Ariens: Hillary camp speaking to FNC re Chris Wallace interview.
- Wemple: It’s fair for Hillary to duck Chris Wallace cuz…Tantaros?!
- Some boycott: Fox News primary coverage again tops MSNBCNN.
- Durkin: 2016, the year the media fought back against the candidates.
- Abby Huntsman: How it feels the day your Dad drops out of the race.
- Greta: This happens to all of us in television. Richard Lui’s sideline gig.
- Kilmeade video: about her baby, her beliefs, and more.
- Ainsley Earhardt and FNC referenced in frivolous ‘spring break’ lawsuit.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
- Media Buzz videos: SC Hillary
- Reliable Sources videos: Polarization; real-time fact-checking; cozy Joe.
- Video: from Bret Baier panel, candidates.
- John Seigenthaler is out of a job again. Q&A: Melissa Harris-Perry.
- Zurawik: Why do anchors, moderators hug and kiss up to candidates?
- Concha: CNN’s hustle and vision will bring them town hall ratings gold.
- CNN skeds last-minute Coop-moderated back-to-back GOP town halls.
- When Alison Kosik tried to get a Zika virus test. Sunday talkers: preview.
- Kelly File video: on PBS’s Dem debate, and if Fox gets a turn.
- Sat post-debate: FNC Baier; Burnett; MSNBC John Kerry campaigner.
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Monday Links and Open Thread
- Friday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Megyn Kelly-The Five 1-2-3.
- TCG: The news with Brian Williams…now with extra leaning!
- As MSNBC ‘makes shift’, Maddow elevated. Fox to ticker: turn blue!
- Video: of Bernie Sanders. Today’s lawsuit: Stacey Dash.
- Kelly File video: around Clinton’s ‘speed limit’ story.
- Why all women should champion Megyn Kelly. Megyn to meet Colbert.
- CNN signs David Gregory, Matt Lewis, Bill Press, ex-Mayor Michael Nutter.
- Dem debate set for Thursday. Coop to moderate Wednesday Dem forum.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
- Somerby: Expect partisanship but little info from Maddow town hall.
- Tuesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Megyn Kelly-Sean Hannity 1-2-3.
- Wemple: Trump triggers his very own ‘bimbo eruption‘. The graphic.
- Joe S rips Megyn K: I’d rather set myself on fire than debate with ‘that’.
- Videos: Megyn Kelly talks to Extra, tells E.T. Trump may still show up.
- Steinberg: Without Trump, Fox News will aim to ‘get down to business‘.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC political coverage, where journalism is optional.
- Sally Kohn: Megyn Kelly is a real journalist willing to stick her neck out.
- Q&A: Chris Wallace says the media have been too kind to Donald Trump.
- Q&A: Bret Baier, one of cable news’ ‘most objective voices’. More. More.
- Kelly File video: Megyn and Brit Hume on
- Concha: The DNC and RNC have lost control over the nominating process.
- ICN has a word for Trump’s debate dodging. CNNC: No planted questions.
- Pederson: Trump campaign exec threatened ‘a rough couple days‘ for Megyn.
- Wemple: Trump, Fox, and the implosion of the conservative media critique.
- Zurawik: Everybody loses as Trump ducks debate. Coop discusses his mom.
- Joyella: Cablers nominated for GLAAD awards. Will Sanders face Maddow?
Thursday Links and Open Thread
- Wednesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Megyn Kelly-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Tuesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Megyn Kelly-Sean Hannity 1-2-3.
- Greta: This is why Fox News employees are so loyal to Roger Ailes.
- CNN bows to pressure, agrees to display the Oscars’ ® symbol.
- Wemple: Media Matters ‘report’ says Fox shouldn’t cover 13 Hours.
- Q&A: MSNBC social media guru Nisha Chittal. Hayes ‘joke’ bombs.
- Coop’s Gloria Vanderbilt documentary set to premiere at Sundance.
- Nancy Grace finally gets her sit-down with Billy Bush…and walks off!
- Kelly File video: on the ‘damning’ evidence against Hillary.
Friday Links and Open Thread
- Thursday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Megyn Kelly-The Five 1-2-3.
- FBN debate snags 11 million viewers, 1.16 million streams. More.
- Kelly File video: picks the debate winner.
- Factor video: on political backlash in the media.
- The view from Trump’s podium. Maria Bartiromo and debate fashion.
- As Fox Business tops CNBC again, execs see debates as ‘turning point‘.
- Maloney: MSM dump on FBN debate. Greta: Did they want a food fight?
- Chris Cuomo’s new math. Coop goes to the dogs. Q&A: John Berman.
- Greta: The dumbest thing CNN ever did? Nancy Grace in a twitter spat.
- Zurawik: Al-Jazeera America‘s lack of ‘show-biz sizzle’ led to its failure.
- Several suiters seek AJAm’s channel space. Lisa Ling explores the taboo.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
- Tuesday’s numbers: SotU (CNN)-SotU (FNC)-SotU (MS) 1-2-3.
- Who wants to buy AJAm’s channel space? One America News.
- Current no longer: Al-Jazeera America is shutting down. More.
- Concha: AJAm doomed by its toxic brand name, lack of opinion.
- Zurawik: The Best and Worst Presidential debate moderators.
- The Daily Show extended video: Greg Gutfeld. Neil Cavuto re-ups.
- Concha: Impartial NBC reporter credits nuke deal for sailors’ release.
- CBS This Morning video: Bill O’Reilly. F&F video: More
- Finding Your Roots video: Bill O’Reilly, plus Soledad and Bill Maher.
- Monday’s numbers (demo): Bill O’Reilly-Bret Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Kelly File video: Frank Luntz focus group rates
- Bill O’Reilly’s very good week. MSNBCNN adopt Microsoft Pulse tech.
- Q&A: Sandra Smith, Trish Regan; Neil Cavuto. Today’s criteria complaint.
- Hod: Bartiromo horrified at El Chapo interview. Q&A: Trish Regan; more.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
- Weekend numbers. Sunday: Media Buzz over Reliable. No Respect.
- TCG: A feminist turns misogynist…because Fox. Stay classy, Don.
- State of the Union coverage roundup. Melissa Harris-Perry at Elon U.
- Somerby: Coop’s town hall one of the dumbest ever on cable television.
- OtR video: as delays scramble Gray prosecutions.
- Rand Paul announces debate boycott. Fox Business gets online makeover.
Monday Links and Open Thread
- Friday’s numbers (demo): Bill O’Reilly-Megyn Kelly-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Somerby: Chuck Todd’s feeble Trump interview and why it was so. Q&A.
- Book TV video: Dana Perino interviews James Rosen. Coop’s concession.
- On Special Report Bret Baier gets primetime ratings in an early evening slot.
- Video: of Sean Pean’s El Chapo interview.
- …with Bob Beckel. Preview of the Fox Business debate.
Friday Links and Open Thread
- Thursday’s numbers (demo): Town Hall-Tapper-O’Reilly 1-2-3.
- Greta in Philly. Another racial discrimination lawsuit hits CNN.
- Q&A: Nancy Grace. Doc focuses on Coop’s Mom. Today’s oops.
- Borchers: Pro-gun advocates ruined the post-town hall civility.
- Concha: Coop gets an ‘A’ but here’s a better idea for debating guns.
- Wemple: NRA predictions about CNN town hall proved groundless.
- MSNBC’s Respect isn’t getting much: down double-digits since debut.
- Factor video: has issues with tv coverage of Trump.
- MSNBC edits out footage of Bill Clinton asked about Juanita Broaddrick.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
- Media Buzz videos: judging the
- Reliable Sources videos: Militia group standoff, doping report, Trump.
- F&FW videos: Twitter’s the F&FW 2015
- Hackers disrupt websites of CNN, BBC, et al. Sunday talkers: preview.
- FTV: Jeff Zucker must be so proud; CNN’s next Peabody for sure. More.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
- Roger Ailes tops list of political news media influentials.
- Outnumbered video: Are fair game?
- Monday’s numbers: O’Watters-The Five-Doug McKelway 1-2-3.
- Sunday showdown: Media Buzz tops Reliable Sources.
- 2015: Fox News sets records; CNN, HLN up; MSNBC double-digit drop.
- 2015: Fox News is #2 in all cable; CNN #22, MSNBC #26. Griffin’s note.
- CNN covers Trump more than all his rivals combined. CNN’s BASEst doc.
- Borchers: CNN anchor makes an issue of Trump spokesperson’s necklace.
- Cable newsers named to distinguished list. The ‘most charming‘ NYE show.
- Johnny Dollar: The Broderick Matter
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
- Kilmeade audio: Audio Q&A: James Rosen.
- Hype machine cranks up for CNN’s New Year’s Eve ‘dream team’.
- Video: Amy Schumer, the Q&A: Eric Bolling‘s NYE.
- Wemple: Explosive accusations in Al-Jazeera ‘doping’ documentary.
- Johnny Dollar: The Broderick Matter
- Chariton: Five to watch. MSNBC host calls for Rahm Emanuel to resign.