- Thursday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Bret Baier-Megyn Kelly 1-2-3.
- Fallout continues: GOP ‘suspends’ upcoming NBC debate. Video:
- After Joe trashed CNBC did execs issue a gag order to (MS)NBC talent?
- Fang: Lobbyists for MSNBCNN are top fundraisers for Hillary Clinton.
- Katherine Timpf at Hillsdale Homecoming. Megyn Kelly moonlighting.
- Video: The View’s plus CNBC’s utter incompetence.
- Lean Forward: Rachel Maddow to moderate MSNBC Democratic forum.
- The Herd video: Is FNC anti-Trump? talks to Colin Cowherd.
- As Joe rips CNBC, Ed Henry taunts: Fox will ‘make debates great again!’
- Kelly File video: GOP voters panel speaks out on
- Hod: Inside CNBC’s debate debacle…how the network dropped the ball.
- Warren: CNN wants an explanation for why Jeb didn’t come when called.
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Monday Links and Open Thread
- Friday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Megyn Kelly-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: in the Washington Wizards (v/TVN).
- Intrepid reporter finds Newshounds’ official Halloween costume.
- TCG: Revisiting the Newshounds…still classy after all these years.
- Bigger than the Kardashians: Fox News top Facebook social brand.
- Video: why the FBI is listening to Hillary.
- Sen Rubio ends CNN boycott. Michaela Pereira raises a cool million.
- Who needs John Walsh? CNBC’s American Greed helps nab fugitive.
- There was one problem with that MSNBC live interview with Hillary.
- Yurcaba: Too bad Megyn Kelly won’t be hosting the next GOP debate.
- But who wrote it? CNN’s Fareed Zakaria special on Iraq to air tonight.
Monday Links and Open Thread
- The ‘power’ of boycotts: Megyn Kelly ratings keep rising.
- Friday’s numbers: The Five-O’Bolling-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: Bill O’Reilly discusses ‘hot topics’ on The View.
- Today’s firing demand: petition targets NBC’s Ayman Mohyeldin.
- MSNBC admits on air to using a ‘factually wrong‘ Middle East map.
- Somerby: Rachel Maddow should be consigned to cablenews Hell.
- Scarborough: Wayne Simmons claims he can prove his CIA service.
- Concha: Cavuto’s apology for Simmons admirable but unnecessary.
- Christopher: Cavuto’s Wayne Simmons apology puts onus on others.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
- MSNBC ‘hard news’: What kind of sandwich is Bernie Sanders?
- Tuesday’s numbers: Debate-predebate-postdebate 1-2-3.
- Out# video: Bill O’Reilly reviews the debate
- Somerby: Maddow’s reporting ‘grossly misleading…flatly false’.
- Megyn Kelly: We overestimated Trump’s ‘anger management.
- Isenstadt: GOP squabbling with CNBC over upcoming debate.
- CNN gets 15 million; Concha’s victory lap; Hugh Hewitt to return.
- Zurawik: Don’t blame Cooper; Hillary steamrollered over him.
- ICN: CNN letting its own employees review its own employees?!
- Concha: A solid ‘A’ for Coop. Were Lemon and Lopez ‘tokenized‘?
- Coop’s notes gave him the edge. The truth about Coop and Clinton.
- Abbruzzese: Coop ruled with ‘an iron fist‘. How to silence Don Lemon.
- Chariton: CNN ‘insiders’ worried debate would ‘bomb’ without Trump.
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Friday Links and Open Thread
- Thursday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Sandra Smith-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Concha: Why Noah Trevor is laughable lecturing Rupert Murdoch.
- Somerby: Rachel’s comedy relief…she always [hearted] Boehner.
- Daily Show video: talks politics with Trevor Noah.
- Salzman: CNBC mum in GOP debate controversy. Q&A: Kate Snow.
- Kilmeade audio: looks at the Ben Carson controversies.
- Factor video: on smearing Ben Carson, and more.
- Lapointe: Who gains from Kevin McCarthy’s fall? Maybe Chuck Todd.
- CNN reveals the ten Heroes contenders. Russkies rip CNN reporting.
- Wemple: Free Rachel Maddow (and the candidates). Twitter trumps tv?
- More synergy at NBC/MSNBC. Leno means ratings at CNBC…or does he?
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
- Tuesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Megyn Kelly-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Fox News at 19: A look back, with an O’Reilly clip from day one.
- America’s Newsroom video: talks to Bill Hemmer.
- Savan: Source says NBC and MSNBC share ‘one set of values’.
- Gold: MSBNC’s Morning Joe ‘pressured’ to simulcast Hillary event.
- MSNBC to air Democratic ‘forum’ moderated by…Rachel Maddow.
- Roush: Stuart Varney on Fox Biz hits ratings high, tops rival CNBC.
- Hannity video: Fox News contributor speaks out.
- Key demo viewers (25-54) tuning out the ‘new’ MSNBC. Blood Lions.
- Bourdain’s food hall. Look for the union label at Al-Jazeera America.
- Byers: Given record low ratings, why is All In with Hayes still on MSNBC?
- CNN’s Tom Foreman got lost running in the desert (a preview of his book).
- Did CNN as payback for a ‘silent boycott‘ (via CNNC)?
Weekend Links and Open Thread
- Media Buzz videos: Trump Ben Laura
- Reliable Sources videos: Jake Tapper, Arwa Damon, Dick Cavett.
- TCG: Jacob’s ladder…from HuffPost to MSNBC correspondent.
- Lapointe: Rachel’s rambling monologues go around in circles.
- Somerby: The dumbing down of a heinous, irresponsible show.
- Kurtzleben: How CNN’s altered debate criteria gave Carly an in.
- Bret Baier’s recollections of 9/11/2001. Sunday talkers: preview.
- Your Buzz videos: questions, Carly news.
- Wemple: Should Rachel Maddow be in charge of Republican debates?
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Tuesday Links and Open Thread
- Zucker punched: CNN gives in, will ‘re-evaluate’ its debate criteria.
- August upset: Even with 10-day vacation Megyn tops all cablenews.
- August numbers: Fox News surges higher; CNN, MSNBC, HLN, FBN.
- Somerby: Self-contradictions beset Maddow’s payola-style pimping.
- Lowry: Perverse CNN debate criteria make no sense. Q&A: Coop.
- Why Tyler Hardin spent mornings with Maria. Weekend numbers.
- FNC addresses controversy over debate times. Colby’s crib for sale.
- Wemple: Joe Scarborough would deprive his viewers of information.
- Fox Biz claims fraudulent reality proposal from Pawn Stars producers.
- Somerby: Cable news inanity. Amanda Carpenter: new CNN contributor.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Megyn Kelly-The Five 1-2-3.
- Rather, Maddow, Chip Reid promote Fox conspiracy theories.
- Oops: CNN changes Hillary poll finding to ‘trustworthy’.
- Snow job? Joe Concha says MSNBC has big plans for Kate Snow.
- Leibovich: Larry King prepping invites for his ultimate farewell act.
- Videos: on Jorge Ramos; on The Kelly File.
- Linkins: Fiorina is upset with CNN’s debate criteria…and she’s right.
- Throwback Thursday video: about working in ‘a dump’.
- Wemple: Another truce? Megyn doesn’t need your protectorship, Roger!
- Controversy swirls around CNN airing, and not airing, full shooting video.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
- Factor video: O’Reilly on Trump, and loyalty.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Megyn Kelly-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Market turmoil bumps Biznet viewership; FBN hits its peak.
- ‘Black Monday’ reactions from Trish Regan and Liz Claman.
- Trump to Megyn in 2011: ‘You’ve done a great job, and I mean it’.
- Kilmeade video: Graham slams ‘idiot’ Trump over Megyn attacks.
- Ailes blasts Trump: ‘Disturbing…crude…irresponsible…’
- ICN: How FNC should respond to Trump…go passive-aggressive.
- Support for Megyn Kelly follows Trump tirade. Weekend numbers.
- Ariens: Donald Trump welcomes Megyn back from vacation. More.
- Grove: Now that Megyn Kelly is back, why not invite Donald Trump on?
- Dr Drew spends two days on Transgender in America. Manu Raju to CNN.
- Melissa Harris-Perry at Wake Forest U. Rachel Maddow stat rated: False.
- The Rev chortles as he beats CNN: ‘They said I wouldn’t be on four weeks’.
Monday Links and Open Thread
- Friday’s numbers: Trump Rally (FNC)-Bream-O’Watters 1-2-3.
- Stern: Phone call about Megyn alleged by Sherman didn’t happen.
- Concha: CNN scores big wins online while traditional tv flounders.
- Biznets set special coverage for ‘Black Monday’. Fox Biz tops CNBC.
- Zurawik: Cable news hosts in full kiss-up mode with Donald Trump.
- Somerby: Maddow wastes 20 minutes on another wrong prediction.
- Video: ‘It O’Reilly ‘kills it’ with ‘incredible’ ratings week.
- Patrick Stewart tutored in cable news by Rachel Maddow, Jon Stewart.
- It’s CNN’s turn for complaints on debate criteria. Jamie Gangel to CNN.
- Reliable Sources cites Fox as ‘perfect’ example of something they didn’t do.
Friday Links and Open Thread
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Shannon Bream-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Somerby: Maddow and Hayes use edited clip to ‘slime’ Jeb Bush.
- Greta to CNN: This could be really dumb…you better figure it out.
- Ariens: Wolf Blitzer talks about his ten years in The Situation Room.
- Arana: MSNBC descends into self-parody with endless Trump show.
- Crawford: Debates on cable are like a poll tax…thanks to Fox News?!
- Tomi Lahren leaves OAN; will she join Fox News? Fox & Friends
- Videos: Rachel Maddow with Jimmy Fallon
- Overkill? ‘CNN’ on screen in five places! CNN is #1…in online videos.
- Shep opens up on Katrina and more; the assignment he’ll never forget.
- Byers: Trump will make money for CNN. CNN didn’t do its homework?
- CNN breaks impartiality rules: ‘improper ties’ to Malaysian media firm?
Friday Links and Open Thread
- Thursday’s numbers: Debate-Megyn Kelly-O’Reilly 1-2-3.
- Video: of the Fox News debates analyzed.
- Huge debate ratings lifted entire FNC Thursday night line-up.
- Debate sets ratings record: biggest cable news telecast ever!
- Joe Concha picks winners and losers in the Fox News debate.
- Kurtz: How the Fox team hashed out those thorny questions.
- More reactions: The Week, Slate, HuffPost, Mashable, IB Times.
- Phillips: One of the big stars of the debate wasn’t a candidate.
- NY Times raves for questioners: ‘Hooray for Fox News!’ More.
- Zurawik: The big winner of last night’s GOP debate…Fox News!
- Scarry: FNC moderators put forward fair but critical questions.
- Wemple: Megyn Kelly ‘killed’, produced a pivotal 2016 moment.
- Sherman’s debate conspiracy theory an ‘insulting smear‘. More.
- Kelly File video: Frank Luntz focus group
- CNN: ‘Tough’, ‘brilliant’…near-unanimous praise for questioners.
- Wemple: Fox News ‘undercard’ debate was ‘fair and substantive‘.
- Nicole Wallace set to join…MSNBC! Video Q&A: Chris Matthews.
- Lean Forward: Rachel Maddow and The Rev to salute…Jon Stewart!
- Martin: CNN didn’t defend Navarro. Candy resurfaces. Big news for Ana.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
- Somerby nails Rachel Maddow for lying about Fox News debate.
- Wednesday numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Megyn Kelly-The Five 1-2-3.
- An appreciation of Jon Stewart, from…Bill O’Reilly?!? (v/Mediaite)
- Outnumbered video: ‘interesting interactions’.
- Parker: Behind the scenes as Fox News moderators prep for debate.
- Martha MacCallum on how she will moderate the ‘undercard’ debate.
- Factor video: offers advice for debate questioners.
- Q&A: Bret Baier previews the big debate. Geraldo in a twitter spat.
- Concha: Sherman’s latest Ailes tale is another ‘fantastic fabrication‘.
- Dems’ Presidential debate schedule ducks Fox News, puts CNN first.
- Rothstein: CNN’s relationship with black journos isn’t getting better.
- Dem candidate Mrs Chris Matthews buys time on FNCMSNBCNN.
- ICN: Campaign to save cancelled MSNBC shows misses the mark.
- Fired CNNer Karl Penhaul resurfaces…on twitter. Fareed’s big get.
- Soccer ace Christiano Ronaldo storms out of CNN Espagnol interview.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
- The Five video: preview the debate.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Megyn Kelly-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Profile: Bret Baier on his Southern roots…and his coffee.
- Fox app’s interactive debate features. Audio Q&A: Greg Gutfeld.
- Q&A: Christine Romans talks money. Jennifer Gray re-ups.
- Somerby: CNN’s Stelter abandoned his beat, focused on politics.
- Concha: Good guys can finish first, including those from MSNBC.
- TCG: MSNBC pivot to ‘hard news’ stumbles with Luke Russert.
- Friedman: MSNBC needs a name change—just remove two letters.
- Byers: Don’t underestimate the influence of the ‘undercard’ debate.
- Q&A: Baier, Kelly, Wallace talk debate. Q&A: Martha MacCallum.
- Shafer: No matter what liberals say, FNC doesn’t control the GOP.
- Bauder: GOP debate hubbub demonstrates the power of Fox News.
- Jon Stewart, Rachel Maddow misrepresented debate criteria. More.