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.

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

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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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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Weekend Links and Open Thread

  • MediaBuzz videos: Women Wikileaks
  • Reliable Sources: Trump’s dangerous talk, dangerous vitriol, dangerous threats.
  • The Cable Game: Donna who? CNN’s on-air blackout of Brazile controversy.
  • Hogue: It’s all but official…Abby Huntsman is the new F&F Weekend co-host.
  • Kelly File video: on Trump charges of a media conspiracy.
  • CNN defends coverage, admits it may go ‘slightly overboard’.  Sunday talkers.
  • Q&A: W Kamau Bell, Erica Hill.  Richard Grenell and Katy Tur in a twitter spat.

Friday Links and Open Thread

  • Thursday’s numbers: Rachel Maddow-Coop-Bill O’Reilly 1-2-3.
  • Concha: The numbers show Trump’s media criticisms make a valid point.
  • Wikileaks: Another CNBC debate mod secretly cozy with Hillary’s camp.
  • Extreme makeover: Schwab branch office now a high-tech Fox News studio.
  • Ariens: Rupert Murdoch helps Fox Business celebrate its ninth anniversary.
  • Videos: on Trump’s troubles; eyes the timing.
  • Zurawik: Megyn Kelly’s debate question foreshadowed the Presidential race.
  • Impartial CNN reporter: Trump’s response to charges ‘paranoid…dangerous‘.
  • Wemple: Jake Tapper blasts leak of town hall question.  ICN: Why, CNN, why?
  • Craig Melvin defends John Harwood.  Chuck Todd moonlighting.  Lou is sorry.

Wednesday Links and Open Thread

  • Tuesday’s numbers: Sean Hannity-O’Reilly-Anderson Cooper 1-2-3.
  • Concha: Accountability demands full investigation of Brazile’s actions.
  • Brazile’s defense: ‘The Russians are doing it, the Russians are doing it!’
  • Hill’s shills? Wikileaks revelations implicate MSNBCNBCNN personnel.
  • On the Record videos: Email leaks analysis:
  • Grace under fire, walks out on radio interview. Today’s Wemple O’Whine.
  • Ellison: Murdoch brothers pulling out all the stops to keep Megyn at FNC.
  • Concha: Daily Caller flies false flag with bum rap against CNN focus group.

Tuesday Links and Open Thread

  • Leaked emails: CNBC debate moderator trashed Trump, praised Hillary.
  • Monday’s numbers: Anderson Cooper-Rachel Maddow-Bill O’Reilly 1-2-3.
  • Sunday showdown: Reliable Sources tops Media Buzz.   Weekend numbers.
  • Success cover story: Megyn Kelly says work harder, do better, stop whining.
  • Outnumbered videos: Panel erupts over Trump campaign
  • Zucker play: CNN’s Brazile shared town hall questions with Clinton camp.
  • Gerri Willis, back on Fox Business, details six things cancer has taught her.
  • Videos: rates the debate mods; Joe Concha on Billy Bush.
  • Coop brings debate viewers to CNN.   Why Carol Tshabalala said no to CNN.
  • CNN AppleTV app gets extreme makeover. CNN doc targets girls’ education.

Weekend Links and Open Thread

  • MediaBuzz videos: as avoiding
  • Reliable Sources videos: Trump tape; talking dirty; digging into The Apprentice.
  • The Cable Game: News judgment in Zuckertown: empty calories.
  • Concha: Trump video drama dominating cable.   Debate coverage.
  • Zurawik: Beware of artifice in carefully staged tv-style ‘town halls’.
  • Rothstein: Impartial CNN correspondents are horrified at sex talk.
  • Videos: of The Kelly File; Shep shows us of Fox News.
  • Factor video: Bill explore the secrets to Fox News’ success.
  • Concha: Bill Hemmer talks about Fox News at 20.   Sunday talkers: preview.
  • YourBuzz videos: NY Miss the

Friday Links and Open Thread

  • Rothstein: Clinton team tries to repair damage after Greta insulted.
  • Fox News 20-year videos: Mr a
  • Treacher: Andrew Kaczynski’s first big scoop for CNN is a real doozy.
  • Lean Forward: MSNBC producer really eager to get Hillary aide on air.
  • Wemple: That’s not a ‘feud’…it was an unprovoked attack by Hannity.
  • Concha: In spite of media hype, Fox News ‘war’ is over before it began.
  • Latest Fox News ‘civil war’ turns out to be the shortest one yet.  Video.
  • Factor video: previews Sunday’s Clinton/Trump rematch.
  • Audio Q&A: Jake Tapper on media bias etc; Chris Stirewalt on the debates.
  • CNN re-shoots focus group poll, changes third-party backers to ‘undecided’.