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Television
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Jimmy Kimmel Denies Colbert Was Losing $40 Million a Year

Jimmy Kimmel refutes claims that Stephen Colbert's Late Show was losing $40 million annually, arguing they overlook multiple revenue streams.
fromemptywheel
5 days ago

Trump Confesses that the United States Is a Client of Russia - emptywheel

Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff suggest that Putin may make concessions for a plea deal with Ukraine, ignoring that these could be mere inducements to Trump.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Fox News Pundits Hail Trump's Huge Win' at Summit Where President Announced, We Didn't Get There'

Look at the setup behind them. It says Pursuing Peace. Do you think Vladimir Putin wanted to stand in front of a banner on U.S. soil, a foot shorter than the U.S. president in front of words, saying Pursuing Peace? That's the goal here. Conway concluded, Donald Trump was not being his jovial self in this press conference. It was not emotional; it was transactional.
US politics
#trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

Former ABC Reporter Terry Moran Says Trump is An Alpha Male In Every Room' He Enters Until Vladimir Putin is There'

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

Former ABC Reporter Terry Moran Says Trump is An Alpha Male In Every Room' He Enters Until Vladimir Putin is There'

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Maggie Haberman Says Trump Does Not Want' Public Fight With Elon Musk Dodged' Question in Oval

Trump avoided addressing Musk's criticism of the spending bill to prevent public conflict.
US politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Biden' Among Most Frequently Used Words By Trump White House, Analysis Finds

Trump repeatedly blames Biden for economic issues, framing the current economy negatively as a 'Biden economy'.
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

Spotting the harmful needles in the haystack: How fact-checkers select what to check - Poynter

Artificial intelligence tools enabled Full Fact to scan public debates, identifying an average of 240,437 pieces of content daily, suitable for potential fact-checking.
Digital life
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Language on immigration in UK news and politics found to have shaped backlash against antiracism'

Hostile language in media and politics shapes perceptions of race and immigration, reinforcing negative stereotypes against people of color.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

CNN Calls Trump Out Over Attack On Fed Chair Just For Telling Americans The Truth' About Trump Policies

Trump's anger at Jerome Powell stems from Powell's honest comments on trade policy impacts.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

This Is So Dishonest': Dan Abrams Systematically Dismantles Tulsi Gabbard's Alleged Obama Scandal

Tulsi Gabbard's allegations against Obama regarding the Trump-Russia collusion are misleading and dangerous.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

The Award For Worst Idea Ever Made on Cable News Goes ToGreg Gutfeld

Gutfeld suggested conservatives should reclaim the term Nazi like Black Americans reclaimed the n-word, trivializing a serious ideology.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

AEW CEO Tony Khan explains how he's balancing streaming, cable TV, and social media to lure new wrestling fans

AEW has managed to grow its cable ratings despite the streaming trend affecting other sports leagues.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Ex-Fox Hosts Expose 'Fox Formula' Behind Alligator Alcatraz

Fox News utilizes catchy titles and sensationalism to engage viewers, favoring emotional response over critical analysis.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Squid Game final season review an ending so WTF it entirely beggars belief

The final season of Squid Game introduces unexpected plot twists that challenge its credibility, but remains a beloved phenomenon despite perceived quality dips.
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

11 Red-Pill Influencers To Watch Out For, If You Hear Your Kid Mention Them

The article critiques influential figures in the manosphere and their harmful ideologies.
It highlights the dangers of male-centric narratives promoted by key influencers.
Women supporting anti-feminist views can further legitimize misogynistic attitudes among men.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Mapping Iran's most significant strikes on Israel

Al Jazeera reveals key Iranian missile strikes on Israel over several days amid escalating conflict, emphasizing heavy military responses.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Joe Scarborough Mocks Pete Hegseth for Bumper Sticker' Remarks in Iran Interview: What Does That Mean?'

Joe Scarborough criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's vague comments about U.S. involvement in Iran, calling them simplistic and lacking substance.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Molly Fischer on Mark Singer's "Mom Overboard!"

The issue generated a celebrity mini-scandal by recruiting Roseanne Barr as an editorial consultant, prompting media watchers to ponder the implications of such a collaboration.
Women
#elon-musk
fromemptywheel
2 months ago
Right-wing politics

Could Elon's Disgusting Abomination Create Opportunities for Other Migrants? - emptywheel

Public criticism by businessmen like Elon Musk is often scrutinized for potential self-interest, questioning the integrity of their motives.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Musk's X amplified hate speech and disinformation' in grooming gangs debate - report

Elon Musk's influence via platform X has amplified Islamophobia in discussions surrounding grooming gangs in the UK.
fromemptywheel
2 months ago
Right-wing politics

Could Elon's Disgusting Abomination Create Opportunities for Other Migrants? - emptywheel

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Musk's X amplified hate speech and disinformation' in grooming gangs debate - report

Elon Musk's influence via platform X has amplified Islamophobia in discussions surrounding grooming gangs in the UK.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

CNN Anchor Agrees Both Sides' To Blame For Batshit' Trump Conspiracy Post

Both political sides share responsibility for promoting conspiracy theories, as highlighted by recent comments from Abby Phillip and her panel.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

WATCH: Russian Media Down and Out Over Massive Ukraine Drone Strike, Calls to Execute Their Own Soldiers for Posting Video

Russian propagandists struggle to cope with Ukraine's successful drone strike on their aircraft, revealing concerns over military responses.
Ukrainian drone strike operation, dubbed 'Operation Spider's Web', results in significant damage to Russian military assets.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Dan Abrams Shreds Stunningly Misleading' NYT Report on Post-George Floyd Police Killings

Dan Abrams criticizes a New York Times article for presenting misleading data on police killings post-George Floyd's murder.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

MSNBC Host Asks Why Anyone Should Believe Biden Cabinet Members NOW If They Hid Decline THEN

Former Cabinet Secretaries question credibility over claims of being kept from Biden amidst concerns about his mental decline.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

These right-wing comedy podcasts are leading listeners down conspiracy theory rabbit holes

"TikTok's recommendation algorithm fed our account with misogynistic content and fringe conspiracy theory videos that can lead users down a right-wing rabbit hole of misinformation and more extreme content, which has the potential to radicalize users."
Right-wing politics
#joe-biden
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

'Death Becomes Her' Was The Blueprint For Messy Female Friendships On-Screen

The new season of The White Lotus uncovers toxic dynamics in friendships, especially among the trio of female characters.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

What a Wild Thing To Say': Jake Tapper Mocks JD Vance's Explanation for Waltz's Ouster as NatSec Advisor

Vice President JD Vance dismissed concerns over Mike Waltz's firing, provoking criticism from Jake Tapper regarding the administration's transparency.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I am sick of seeing the rich and powerful on my screen. Where are all the TV shows about normal people? | Rebecca Shaw

The abundance of TV shows focusing on the challenges of the affluent has become overwhelming and repetitive.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Are Those Movies in Which Ben Affleck Plays an Autistic Killer Offensive ... or Just Kind of Great?

Autistic representation in media is often cliched and fails to capture the true experience, while some portrayals successfully embrace the differences as strengths.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

CNN's Anderson Cooper Shreds Trump With Brutal Supercut of Cabinet Meeting Suck-Ups

Trump's cabinet members repeatedly expressed extreme admiration for his leadership, contributing to a culture of sycophancy rather than constructive criticism on his 100th day in office.
US politics
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

Drama propels NFL draft ratings to 2nd all-time

The NFL Draft achieved record viewership numbers, making it the second-most watched draft with significant increases across all days.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Chuck Todd Defends Media Coverage of Biden's Decine

Chuck Todd criticizes media claims of not covering Biden's health issues, asserting it is a failure of the Democratic Party, not the press.
Media industry
fromAdweek
4 months ago

US Digital Ad Spend Climbed to $259 Billion in 2024

U.S. digital ad spending reached $258.6 billion in 2024, driven significantly by events like the Summer Olympics and the presidential election.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Joe Scarborough Thanks Jesus' He Didn't Learn Due Process at JD Vance's Uppity School'

Joe Scarborough humorously criticized JD Vance's remarks on due process for deported migrants, emphasizing that due process is a fundamental legal principle.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Taylor Lorenz, Luigi Mangione and the left's fetish for political violence

The media's framing of political support mirrors the sympathetic narratives for controversial figures like Luigi Mangione.
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