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Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Charlie Kirk in his own words: prowling Blacks' and the great replacement strategy'

Charlie Kirk, a far-right commentator allied with Donald Trump, frequently made incendiary, racist, and sexist remarks to large audiences and college campuses.
Media industry
fromDefector
1 day ago

Our Favorite Defector Blogs From The Last Five Years | Defector

Selected Defector blogs showcase investigative rigor, obsessive sports reporting, and clear-eyed political coverage that describes wrongdoing without smarm.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Kayleigh McEnany Gets McEnanasty as She Slams Kamala Harris's Posturing' Book: Not Cut Out for the Job'

Former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany slammed Kamala Harris's forthcoming book as an attempt at posturing for 2028, while trashing her on Tuesday. McEnany, who served in the Trump administration from 2020 to 2021, appeared on Fox & Friends Wednesday morning to offer her take on the first excerpt from Harris's new memoir, which was published by The Atlantic earlier in the day.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Elie Mystal Praying For Big Cheeseburger In The Sky' To Get Rid Of Trump Amid Death Stories

A liberal commentator joked about praying to the 'big cheeseburger in the sky' for President Trump's removal and criticized media double standards in presidential health coverage.
fromJezebel
6 days ago

The Country According to Cardi B: 'America Is in a Very Bad Place'

As is the case for any interview she gives, there are plenty of gems like her ethos for branding: "Imagine somebody fucking you on the first date. They fucked you but it's not the best pussy they ever had? You want people to say that's the best pussy they ever had."; or the current status of her relationship with her ex, Offset: "I tried. Next question."
US politics
#tucker-carlson
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Evil Never Dies': Hasan Piker Laments Trump Is Still Alive

As I warned you before, evil never dies. This is the story of the f*cking week the notion that so many people have deep-held resentment for the f*cking president that they're actively fantasizing about his untimely demise at the young age of 79, Piker said. His comment came a few hours after photos and video emerged of Trump heading out to play some golf with his granddaughter, Kai Trump.
Left-wing politics
US politics
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Marc Maron Had Real Time to Come After Bill Maher

Marc Maron accuses Bill Maher of desperate relevance-chasing, criticizing his tone, willingness to stay in the conversation, and agreement with some Trump actions.
#gavin-newsom
#mark-hamill
#comedy
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

It's a Bulls**t Statistic!' Ex-Colbert Staffer Shoots Down Claim Host Refused to Invite Conservatives on Show

Colbert's Late Show cancellation is linked to financial losses amid political tensions.
Experts argue that the cancellation may reflect authoritarian impulses against comedic criticism.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

This was the week that comedy pushed back

Comedy is pushing back strongly against censorship and political influence.
US politics
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago

Melania's Embarrassing Letter to Putin Has Huge I-Can-Fix-Him Energy

Melania Trump's letter to Putin calls for restoring children's laughter, while ignoring the ongoing plight of Ukrainian kids and the effects of U.S. policies.
#journalism
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Riley Gaines Likens Trump Haters to Domestic Terrorists' in Blistering Social Media Post

Wishing for President Trump to fail equates to wishing for America's failure, according to Riley Gaines.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Putin-Trump summit: US ready to be part of Ukraine security guarantees, says Merz, as Zelenskyy prepares to fly to Washington live

The Russia-US summit in Alaska resulted in no concessions from Moscow, with Trump praising it as productive despite failing to secure a ceasefire.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Greg Gutfeld Brazenly Lies on Air to Claim Jan. 6 Rioters Didn't Beat the Crap Out of Police'

Greg Gutfeld attempted to deny police assaults during the January 6 Capitol riot, contradicting previous reports and statements.
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

White House propaganda video shows SWAT team swarming D.C. home of DOJ employee charged for throwing sandwich

The White House released a highly produced video depicting a SWAT-style raid on Sean Charles Dunn, a former Justice employee charged with felony assault for throwing a sandwich.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Jennings Claps Back at Axelrod Comparing Louisville Crime to DC: Yeah, And It's Been Under Democratic Control For Decades'

Political commentary on crime in Louisville highlights a perceived double standard in the actions of political leaders.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

WATCH: Laura Loomer Compares Herself to Zesty Sauce' That Would Hit the Spot' in Unearthed Dating Show Clip

I would be a zesty sauce, she said, because I would hit the spot; but then I would have you coming back for more later. And it would be a really wet sauce.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Anti-Trump podcast MeidasTouch is rivaling Joe Rogan. Does it have staying power?

Ben Meiselas produces timely, engaging video content on current events, primarily targeting President Trump, utilizing an off-the-cuff style honed from his trial lawyer career.
Media industry
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

Letters: Democrats, GOP aren't comparable on election integrity

Unlike the GOP's systematic efforts to disenfranchise voters, Democrats suggest that financial information about bond measures be communicated through voter pamphlets rather than on ballots, which does not equate to voter suppression.
US politics
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Lineker and Corbyn join Mo Salah's condemnation of Uefa tribute to Palestinian Pele'

Uefa faced criticism for failing to mention the circumstances of Suleiman Al-Obeid's death in their tribute.
fromJust The News
1 month ago

Columnist George Will says he wants Zohran Mamdani to win NYC mayor race

Will stated, "I want him to win. I think every 20 years or so, we need a conspicuous, confined experiment with socialism so we can crack it up again."
US politics
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Bill Maher and Guests Talked Caitlin Clark and AI Flattery

Dr. Phil, you're from Texas. This is some bullshit, isn't it?" Dr. Phil proceeded to equivocate with his response, while Smith made his thoughts on the matter more clear, saying, "It's utter bullshit." Though he also stressed his frustration with gerrymandering in general, regardless of which party does it.
US politics
#donald-trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Demands Reporters Stop Talking About Him And Epstein In New White House Scrum Claims I Have Nothing To Do With The Guy!'

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

There's Hell to Pay': Karl Rove Savages Trump Over Epstein, Obama, and Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theories in Scathing WSJ Column

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump Demands Reporters Stop Talking About Him And Epstein In New White House Scrum Claims I Have Nothing To Do With The Guy!'

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

There's Hell to Pay': Karl Rove Savages Trump Over Epstein, Obama, and Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theories in Scathing WSJ Column

US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What is going on with Marjorie Taylor Greene? | Arwa Mahdawi

Marjorie Taylor Greene has begun speaking out against gender discrimination within the Republican party and acknowledges ongoing issues in Gaza.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Surrounded show takes Jubilee Media mainstream but has it succumbed to hateful vitriol'?

Mehdi Hasan's debate on YouTube with 20 far-right conservatives went viral, highlighting the impact of new media on political discussions.
#late-night-television
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Television

Sheena McGinley: What's happening to US chat show hosts like Stephen Colbert suits Donald Trump down to the ground

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Television

Sheena McGinley: What's happening to US chat show hosts like Stephen Colbert suits Donald Trump down to the ground

fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Starmer condemns Israel's plans to escalate war in Gaza and warns of more bloodshed'

The Israeli Government's decision to further escalate its offensive in Gaza is wrong, and we urge it to reconsider immediately. This action will do nothing to bring an end to this conflict or to help secure the release of the hostages. It will only bring more bloodshed.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Nobody believes in the future any more': Adam Curtis and Ari Aster on how to wake up from the post-truth nightmare

Ari Aster's film Eddington depicts a clash between Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal's characters over navigating their small town through the Covid crisis, reflecting contemporary political dynamics.
Film
#south-park
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

If you still support Trump, look in the mirror': The 13-year-old Texas boy who has gone viral for criticizing the president on social media

A 13-year-old named Tristan uses his social media platform to critique political issues with clarity and assertiveness, aiming for change.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

What Happens to Public Media Now?

Lyndon B. Johnson established public broadcasting for cultural enrichment, while recent politicians have criticized it as biased and called for its funding cuts.
#trump
fromIndependent
1 month ago
US politics

Declan Lynch: Where is Barack Obama in America's hour of need? Having a cosy chat at the 3Arena

fromIndependent
1 month ago
US politics

Declan Lynch: Where is Barack Obama in America's hour of need? Having a cosy chat at the 3Arena

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Jasmine Crockett Accuses Trump of Racism on CNN in Clap-Back to New Insults

Trump's remarks reflect an evident pattern of racially charged insults aimed at people of color and lack substantive critique.
US politics
#immigration
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Pete Buttigieg clarifies recent comments around 'fairness' of transgender kids' participation in sports

I see this issue being used to divide. I see it being used to hurt people. It's especially hurtful for trans people and people with transgender members of their family who witness themselves or people they love being used as a political football.
LGBT
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Drops The Big D' Word On Trump In Alarming Authoritarianism Rant

The United States is now living under a consolidating dictatorship with an authoritarian leader.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Nation's Top Obama Bros Have Soured On Israel. It's a Sign of a Bigger Shift.

The podcast's newly adopted stance on Palestine is notable, specifically addressing the ongoing starvation crisis in the Gaza Strip and the Israeli government's actions.
US politics
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Trump's jobs bloodbath prompts a look back: He likes the good reports and treats the others as fake

Trump claimed weak job numbers were manipulated to harm his reputation, alleging jobs reports are treated as legitimate or fraudulent based on personal benefit.
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Matthew Paris: Was This Medieval Chronicler a Reliable Source? - Medievalists.net

Matthew Paris blended fact, rumor, and political messaging in his historical accounts.
LGBT
fromInterview Magazine
1 month ago

Meet Stripper News, the Internet's Favorite Club Correspondent

Stripper News delivers news through the lens of strippers, blending grassroots reporting with entertainment.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Charlamagne Rips Trump in Fox News Interview With Lara Trump

Charlamagne Tha God criticized President Trump's job performance for failing to improve conditions for the average American.
Television
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Greg Gutfeld Praises 'Great Guy' Jimmy Fallon Ahead of Chat

Greg Gutfeld praised Jimmy Fallon while criticizing Stephen Colbert ahead of his appearance on The Tonight Show with the Jonas Brothers.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Fox & Friends Weekend Spins BLS Job Revisions to Justify Trump's Firing of Stats Chief

Fox & Friends Weekend claims the BLS manipulated jobs data to defend Trump against his firing of Commissioner Erika McEntarfer.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

photographers anna fox and karen knorr exhibit 'slice of american life' in arles, france

The photographs in U.S. Route 1 resist nostalgia, focusing instead on the contradictions and tensions of contemporary American life during a politically fractured era.
Photography
#hunter-biden
US politics
fromKOMO
1 month ago

Zohran Mamdani 'unabashedly' supportive of 'Palestinian liberation' in 2021 interview

Support for Palestinian liberation is crucial, with emphasis on criticizing alleged apartheid in Israel and connecting local struggles to foreign policy.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

It Sounds Homosexual': Jesse Watters Objects When Co-Host Accuses Him of Being Wildly Attracted' to Democratic Governor

Jesse Watters rejected Jessica Tarlov's claim of his attraction to Wes Moore, clarifying his admiration was non-romantic.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Fox's Andy McCarthy Calls Special Counsel Probe Into Obama a Waste of Time,' Says Ex-Prez Has Immunity

Any investigation into President Obama would be pointless due to presidential immunity.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Daily Show Reminds Scott Jennings He Used To Trash Trump

Jordan Klepper highlighted Scott Jennings' previous criticisms of Donald Trump, showcasing a clear shift in Jennings' stance over time.
SF music
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

25 years ago, a Bay Area rap crew saw the future. Now everyone's singing along.

Mega-corporations control the future, extracting resources and suppressing dissent while a rebel rapper fights against oppressive regimes.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

James Carville Calls Out Fox News on the Network Over Scant Epstein Coverage: Everybody in the World Is Talking About Epstein'

Fox News has mentioned Epstein far less than other cable news networks this week, focusing more airtime on MAGA allegations against Obama and the 2016 election.
US politics
Television
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

'South Park' review: Donald Trump has a 'teeny-tiny penis' and Satan is his boyfriend

Satire struggles to exist meaningfully in the current social and political climate under Donald Trump.
#tulsi-gabbard
Television
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why Colbert's cancellation is lighting a fire under every late-night host

CBS's cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert places the network under scrutiny and strengthens solidarity among late-night hosts.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Dave Portnoy Leaks His Texts With Andrew Schulz After Comedian Blasts His Criticism of Zohran Mamdani

Dave Portnoy posted texts with Andrew Schulz after Schulz criticized him for his stance on New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.
US politics
fromtime.com
1 month ago

A Joe Rogan-Blessed Democrat? James Talarico Draws Eyes of a Party Desperate For New Leaders

James Talarico, a Texas state representative, is gaining national attention for his progressive views and potential candidacy against Sen. John Cornyn.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The metamorphosis of Sequoia's Shaun Maguire: 'Never back down.'

Maguire's comments were not unusual for him; he shifted from a moderate to a MAGA convert and outspoken right-wing commentator, stirring controversy in tech.
US politics
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Enter Nige's fantasy UK, where crims operate with impunity and only the lucky get out alive | John Crace

London faces a crisis of crime and distrust, with citizens feeling betrayed and unsafe in their own city.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

THE TRASH REPORT: Kiss Cams at the Coldplay Show, and Other Chaotic Choices

The recent incident at a Coldplay concert involving a tech CEO and his HR head being spotted on the Kiss Cam has sparked numerous conspiracy theories about the camera operator's intentions, questioning the spontaneity of the moment. Comedy ensued as the unlikely couple's affectionate display raised eyebrows, especially given the typical demographics of the concertgoers. It speaks to a broader narrative of celebrity and how personal moments are showcased in public venues, igniting conversations about privacy in the entertainment world.
US politics
#new-york-city
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
US politics

Sean Hannity Warns There Will Be a 'Mass Exodus' Out of New York If Mamdani Is Elected Mayor-as He Urges Others To Move to 'Free State of Florida'

fromFox News
1 month ago
New York City

Trump Jr. rips 'communist' Mamdani with dire prediction about NYC if he wins mayoral race

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
US politics

Sean Hannity Warns There Will Be a 'Mass Exodus' Out of New York If Mamdani Is Elected Mayor-as He Urges Others To Move to 'Free State of Florida'

fromFox News
1 month ago
New York City

Trump Jr. rips 'communist' Mamdani with dire prediction about NYC if he wins mayoral race

Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What the culture war over Superman gets wrong | Noel Ransome

Superman represents American identity, highlighting themes of immigration and kindness amid contemporary cultural debates.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Fired ABC News Reporter Terry Moran Takes Victory Lap Over Viral Clip of Trump Deputy Stephen Miller Defending Torture

Terry Moran faced suspension and non-renewal of his contract with ABC News over a tweet that labeled Stephen Miller a "world-class hater". The network cited this as a violation of company policy.
US politics
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