- 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.
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Wednesday Links and Open Thread
- Live with Kelly and Kelly: scheduled for the morning after the election.
- Tuesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Sean Hannity-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Concha: Compelling Kelly segment clearly not echo chamber television.
- Kelly File video: Interview turns angry and personal.
- NYT: Megyn, Dana allowed to speak their minds now that Ailes is gone.
- Ainsley Earhardt makes book. Today’s (predictable) firing demand.
- Lean Forward: Chuck Todd hides wife’s Dem donations, connections.
- Willens: Now Coop is in your Amazon gizmo. Live with Kelly and Coop.
- Q&A: SE Cupp, Richard Quest. CNN is ready to par-tay on election night.
- Time/Warner deal casts renewed focus on CNN. Today’s Wemple O’Whine.
- Impartial CNN reporter wants Obamacare fines hiked. Layla Santiago to CNN.
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 TV; AT&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.
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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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.
Monday Links and Open Thread
- FNC/Nancy Grace ‘scoop’ a fabrication. Maria Bartiromo honored.
- Hogue: CNN’s mantra ‘p*ssy…p*ssy…p*ssy’ a startling wake-up call.
- Concha: Coop, Raddatz best moderators so far; Cillizza cries ‘sexism‘.
- Freaky Friday numbers: Don Lemon-Anderson Cooper-Maddow 1-2-3.
- Krinsky: Bret Baier on Ailes, Special Report, and the future of Fox News.
- Video: O’Reilly says some media orgs told employees
- Video: Luntz’s rates the debate. Today’s Wemple O’Whine.
- Fox News Sunday video: on media bias, Chinatown, and more.
- Multiple ‘friendly’ cable newsers identified by name in leaked Clinton docs.
- Somerby: Cable channel turns into The Kellyanne Show…and it wasn’t Fox.
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’.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
- Wednesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Sean Hannity-Megyn Kelly 1-2-3.
- Video: and Bill Hemmer examine media scrutiny of Trump.
- Concha: The Hannity/Megyn spat is a good thing. ICN does not concur.
- Sean Hannity takes a pot shot at Megyn Kelly: ‘Clearly you support her.’
- Kelly File video: Perino and Stirewalt examine the
- Why CNN hired BuzzFeeders. CNN Student News recycling ‘shovelware’.
- Profile: Rosa Flores. Wemple: Today’s O’Whine; today’s O’Whine part deux.
- Rothstein: CNN reporter doesn’t understand why Fox News won’t bash itself.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
- Monday’s numbers: Megyn Kelly – Bill O’Reilly/Maddow (tie) 1-2-3.
- Rothstein: So what exactly happened between Brit Hume and Kucinich?
- Concha: Pence-Kaine VP showdown unlikely to be a ratings blockbuster.
- Sunday showdown: Reliable Sources tops Media Buzz. Weekend numbers.
- Joyella: Andrea Tantaros resurfaces…on GMA. Today’s Wemple O’Whine.
- Kelly File video: Media launch on White House candidates.
- Blue Lives Matter claims CNN deceptively edited Charlotte shooting video.
- Howard Stern says CNN made up a headline out of something he didn’t say.
Friday Links and Open Thread
- Thursday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Rachel Maddow-Megyn Kelly 1-2-3.
- Say What?! Brian Williams thinks he coined the phrase ‘runaway train’.
- Wemple takes shot at James Rosen, gets a doozy of a rebuttal in return.
- Megyn to Hillary: You keep using my name, it’s time to come on my show.
- Sept numbers: Hannity-Megyn-Bill 1-2-3; Brit lifts On the Record; ranker.
- More than mere media? Brian Stelter given title: ‘senior correspondent‘.
- Factor video: Bernard Goldberg to smear Brit Hume.
- Intramural battle royale: MSNBC analyst calls CNBC colleague a ‘jackass’.
- Concha: Trump targets Lemon and Joe S; snarky CNN chyrons spare Hillary.