Jan 2013
Thursday Links and Open Thread
01/31/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The FIve video: Pink slips for the President’s Jobs Council.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Bret Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Geraldo Rivera dreams the impossible dream.
- Friedman: Can Zucker bag the big one? Today’s apology.
- Dickson: Is the Soledad train about to leave the station?
- Carville and Matalin speak. What of Roland and Donna?
- Report: John King to be dethroned. Jake Tapper at Marist.
- Imus video: Imogen Lloyd Webber vs McGuirk part one, part two.
- ICN: MSNBC’s modus operandi is now dodge, duck, and obfuscate.
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'Each Day You're Lied To by Bitter Hacks'
01/30/13 18:19 Filed in: videos
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
01/30/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Lean Forward: MSNBC airs no explanation or apology; more.
- Tuesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Audio: Joe Trippi talks to Kilmeade about the War on Fox.
- Rothstein: Starting Point ‘too ethnic’? Staffers brace for worst.
- ICN: Latest doctored video flap threatens MSNBC’s credibility.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC in a new deceptive editing controversy.
- Q&A: Harris Faulkner. January cablenews program ranker.
- Imus video: Laura Ingraham. Super Bowl Q&A: Sandra Smith.
- Zurawik: Under Zucker, CNN is looking like a contender. More.
- Grove: Shock and awe at CNN…and more heads will roll.
- Video: Greta and Hillary Clinton. Shock photo: Andy Levy.
- Unedited Factor video: Bill’s feisty Q&A with Gen Colin Powell.
'You Sacrifice Popularity for Your Principles'
01/29/13 19:49 Filed in: videos
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
01/29/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Monday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Jan numbers: Fox tops. Spin: MS, HLN, CNN. Weekend numbers.
- Lean Forward video: MSNBC obsession with FNC marches on.
- Mandel: Attempts to delegitimize Fox threaten press freedom.
- Goldberg: Liberals should be troubled by a WH War on Fox.
- Powers: How the WH wages its war on Fox News. Counterpoint.
- Daly: The media need more liberals like Kirsten Powers.
- Erickson: Things I learned during my three years at CNN.
- Weprin: Zucker has his hands full resuscitating CNN mornings.
- Red Eye vIdeos: Rowdy amnesty debate part one, part two.
- Carville, Matalin, Bennett leaving CNN; Erickson jumps to Fox.
- Imus video: Martha MacCallum on Rubio etc part one, part two.
- Chris Cuomo gets Zuckered; Curry contradiction; Whitaker out.
- Rick Kaplan resurfaces. CNBC snub analyzed. Dobbs tops CNBC.
- Factor video: 60 Minutes and Hillary Clinton part one, part two.
Monday Links and Open Thread
01/28/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Shooting from the lip?
- Friday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Bret Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Q&A: Tucker Carlson on CNN, MSNBC, Olby, and more.
- Greta: What I will do in my 12 minutes with Hillary Clinton.
- Lean Forward: Obama fundraisers target (MS)NBC.
- Today’s Palin specularama: hired by Zucker? Or maybe not?
- Colin Powell enters the no-spin zone. NBC snubs CNBC?
- Video: 60 MInutes Q&A like ‘state-run media’? Foul weather.
- Imus videos: Bill Hemmer; Juan Williams part one, part two.
- Tougher than 60 Minutes? Zoraida ringed. Curry clamp-down.
- Videos: Obama attacks Fox, Trump and Peter Johnson respond.
- Hot & Not: Coop, Curry, Cashin’ In, contracts, CNBC, and more.
'It's Called a Payoff!'
01/27/13 18:55 Filed in: videos
J$P Video! The Political Insiders discuss the inauguration, and Hillary on 60 Minutes:
From America’s News HQ, January 27 2013
Weekend Links and Open Thread
01/26/13 00:15 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Palin, polarization, and more.
- Greta: Democrats being pressured to stay off Fox News.
- Broadening the definition of news: CNN’s red carpet show.
- News Watch video: A media inauguration love connection?
- Zucker’s recipe to save CNN: opinion, drama, pizzazz.
- Mediaite: ‘Clash’ of the titles. Sunday talk: preview, recap.
- Factor video: Bernard Goldberg on still-slobbering media.
'I Cannot Believe This!'
01/25/13 17:38 Filed in: videos
Friday Links and Open Thread
01/25/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: In Colorado, pot problems proliferate.
- Thursday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Sarah’s out! (via ICN) Analysis. Profile: Charles Gasparino.
- Brawl on CNBC. Liz Claman in Davos. Today’s twitter spat.
- Video: Does the WH press corps fawn over Barack Obama?
- Steven Wright: Not good sports at CNN. Q&A: Jake Tapper.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
01/24/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Race and Bloomberg’s soda pop ban.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Old patterns die hard: CNN ratings crash repeats itself.
- Rachel Nichols joins CNN. Josh Lipton moves to CNBC.
- Eric Bolling to host Cashin’ In. Q&A: Rich Edson, SNL to FBN.
- Videos: Judge Nap on Hillary, major media coverage debated.
- Tuesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Mickey Kaus: Is it time for a new Fox? Greta vs The Daily Caller.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
01/23/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: What if Benghazi had happened under Bush?
- Monday’s numbers: Inauguration (CNN)-Blitzer-O’Reilly 1-2-3.
- Jake Tapper disclosure flap. Q&A: Tamron Hall. Today’s oops.
- Imus video: Blonde on blonde pt one, pt two. Weekend numbers.
- Coop preemptively pushing back against Ann Curry encroachment?
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
01/22/13 00:20 Filed in: links
- The Five video: A new trend…the pre-emptive apology.
- Friday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Bret Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- CNN to blow the lid off…SeaWorld! CNN hires Erin McPike.
- Video: Was coverage of the inaugural fair and balanced?
- Lizzy O’Leary leaves CNN. More GOP propaganda from Fox!
- Imus videos: Ed Henry on WH snubbing Fox, and Bob Beckel.
- Factor video: Bernard Goldberg looks at The Second Coming.
- Q&A: Liz Claman, Dennis Kucinich. Maddow makes it up.
- Zucker takes over, Darth Vader returns. CNN tops swearing in.
- Impartial journalists opine on award speech. Bashir battles tumor.
Monday Links and Open Thread
01/21/13 00:30 Filed in: links
- Al-Jazeera: Too factional for US viewers? Tucker specularama.
- Inauguration morning: CNBC and Bloomberg in reruns; FBN live.
- Piers Morgan’s recipe for ratings: name-calling and 9/11 truthers.
- Today’s exposé: Anderson Cooper, CIA agent! Fox hater ‘humor’.
'This Is a Party That's Lost Its Way'
01/20/13 19:09 Filed in: videos
J$P Video! The Political Insiders on the President’s second term:
From America’s News HQ, January 20 2013
Weekend Links and Open Thread
01/19/13 00:35 Filed in: links
- Lean Forward: MSNBC can’t stop talking as Biden sworn in.
- Fox News Watch video: Media yawn at gun control theatrics?
- CNN anchor’s bizarre obsession: writes to Barack Obama daily!
- Factor video: Greg Gutfeld and Bernard McGuirk tackle Te’o.
- Fox reporter must reveal sources. Sunday talk: preview, HP recap.
Friday Links and Open Thread
01/18/13 00:30 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Don’t subsidize your children’s college tuition?
- Thursday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Whoops! Martin Bashir reports fake PR story as fact.
- Videos: O’Reilly on The View: part one, part two, part three.
- Q&A: Piers Morgan says CNN to be more ‘edgy’, opinionated.
- Factor video: Bill O’Reilly welcomes the newest FNC contributor.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
01/17/13 00:10 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Will Barack Obama preserve the constitution?
- Wednesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Jennifer Griffin gives Zero Dark Thirty: two thumbs way down.
- Cable newsers Megyn and Melissa on ‘power list’. Rove re-ups.
- Imus video: Alan Colmes vs Bernard McGuirk part one, part two.
- Biznet, MSNBC inaugurals. CNBC blows the lid off...Spider-Man!
- Video: Piers Morgan with Colbert. Today’s oops; oops part deux.
- Ann Curry can go to CNN…if she sits six months in the penalty box.
- With its cable news in decline, CNN looks to other opportunities.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
01/16/13 00:15 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Something missing from executive actions?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3. Weekly ranker.
- It’s more GOP propaganda from Fox. Haters begin the attacks.
- Special interest group nominates MSNBC, CNN for awards.
- Conspiracy News Network? CNN inauguration Current hanging in.
- Imus video: Lis Wiehl and Deirdre Imus part one, part two.
- Fox News called on just once over the last six Obama pressers.
- ICN: Zucker was right to stick up for Piers. HLN makeup emergency.
'They Like This Kind of Petulant, Nasty Tone'
01/15/13 16:27 Filed in: videos
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
01/15/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Monday’s numbers: Bill-O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Fox News inauguration coverage. Fox signs Jedediah and Katie.
- VIdeo: Is media coverage of debt ceiling wars truly unbiased?
- Piers punts powwow? Charles in Charge? Weekend numbers.
- Reports: Matt Lauer wants NBC to release Ann Curry to CNN.
- Video: Judge Napolitano responds to attack from the NY Times.
- He’s Mr Popularity! Heather’s best birthday ever? Kurtz konflict?
- Factor video: Bernard Goldberg on media coverage of Current sale.
Monday Links and Open Thread
01/14/13 00:30 Filed in: links
- The Five video: School discipline going overboard?
- Friday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Bret Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Q&A: Greg Gutfeld sees cycles; Harris Faulkner, news junkie.
- Marine Jon Hammar on The Factor tonight. Tamron moonlights.
- Profiles: Charlie Gasparino; Neil Cavuto, from fish fryer to anchor.
- Imus video: Bret Baier on debt ceiling wars. Scoop spats (v ICN).
- Videos: Judge Jeanine on hypocrisy at the Journal News; more.
'Like a Banana Republic, or Worse'
01/13/13 18:51 Filed in: videos
J$P Video! The Political Insiders on confirmation battles and governmental overreach:
From America’s News HQ, January 13 2013
Weekend Links and Open Thread
01/12/13 00:25 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Guns, cable spats, and more.
- News Watch video: Media taking sides on gun control?
- Video: Kevin McCarthy debuts as Fox News contributor.
- Take the Fox News college challenge (via TV Newser).
- Factor video: Hawaii strikes back! Sunday talk: preview, HP recap.
Friday Links and Open Thread
01/11/13 00:12 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Quentin Tarantino and movie violence.
- Thursday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Bret Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Video: Have media been fair in coverage of gun violence?
- FNC signs new nerd contributor. Today’s Fox hater meme.
- Larry disses Piers. CNBC targets clock-watchers. Tech wars.
- Factor video: Glenn Beck on his attempt to buy Current from Gore.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
01/10/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: All the President’s men.
- Wednesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Kelly’s Court video: Does Bill Maher owe Trump $5 million?
- Piers Morgan, new ratings champ…except for all the others.
- New MoJo PR ploy. Today’s boycott. Rundown turns three.
- Sports not-so-illustrated. Raising America. No-spin shocker!
- Factor video: Geraldo Rivera’s close encounter with Al Gore.
- Imus video: Holder vs McGuirk pt one, pt two. Weekend numbers.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
01/09/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Schools teaching pupils to ‘spread the wealth’?
- Tuesday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-Bret Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Red Eye video: Andy Levy ombudses guns, Gore, and more.
- Monday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Zurawik: Al-Jazeera has a bias, but it’s not what you think.
- Factor video: Is Planned Parenthood violating federal law?
- MSNBC claims Chained to My Ex is journalism. Today’s outrage.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
01/08/13 00:08 Filed in: links
- Current staffers grumble at Al Jazeera confab. Flashback.
- Profile: David Asman on journalism, marriage, and cigars.
- FNC tops coveted Facebook comment metric. FBN exec exits.
- Imus video: Martha MacCallum. CNBC unveils revamped Prime.
- Factor video: Bernard Goldberg on the press vs right to privacy.
Monday Links and Open Thread
01/07/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Fiscal cliff buyers’ remorse?
- Friday’s numbers: Bill O’Reilly-The Five-Bret Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: Megyn Kelly shot on national tv. Profile: Bret Baier (v/TVN).
- VIdeo: Are the media giving a pass to Dems on spending issues?
- Spitzer splits. Grace and CNN settle. John King’s whereabouts.
- Profile: Megyn Kelly, Hitchcock blond who suffers no fools, gladly.
- Imus video: Jake Tapper talks cliffs. Q&A: Peter Barnes, Phil Griffin.
- Hot & Not: Current TV, CNBC, O’Reilly, CNN, etc. Larry moonlights.
'A Raping of the Ordinary American'
01/06/13 18:55 Filed in: videos
J$P Video! The Political Insiders on the cliff, Chuck Hagel, and more:
From America’s News HQ, January 6 2013
Weekend Links and Open Thread
01/05/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- Videos: Greta on This Week part one, part two; web extra.
- Reliable Sources videos: Clinton, Christie, the cliff, and more.
- Who currently at Current will survive the cut? CNN on storms.
- News Watch video: How well did the press cover Congress?
- Briggs replacement: Tucker Carlson? J$P hears: temporary sub.
- 2012 cable ranker. Reese’s piece: good news…except for CNN.
- Factor video: Father of jailed Marine. Sunday talk: preview, recap.
'A Disgusting Pyramid Scheme of Lies'
01/04/13 12:45 Filed in: videos
J$P Video! Red Eye riffs on Al-Jazeera and Al Gore:
More video: Halftime Report.
More video: We Don’t Want Piers Either.
From Red Eye, January 4 2013
More video: We Don’t Want Piers Either.
From Red Eye, January 4 2013
Friday Links and Open Thread
01/04/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is DC’s problem too much testosterone?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3.
- 2012 cablenews program rankers: Fox News holds top 11 slots.
- Gainor: US media bias trivial compared to overseas outlets.
- Lean Forward: These racial attacks would be a scandal if on Fox.
- Al-Jazeera’s international focus; Zurawik: Purchase is good news.
- Imus video: Mike Baker on US security. From NPR to Fox Latino.
- To dream the impossible dream… Q4 spin: CNN, HLN, MSNBC.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
01/03/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Al Gore shirks paying his ‘fair share’.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-McElway-Folbaum 1-2-3.
- Monday’s numbers: CNN NewYears Eve-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- That was quick: Dave Briggs resurfaces. Another O’Reilly movie.
- Another bright idea to save CNN…on Bizarro Planet maybe.
- CNBC: Nothing to see here. Today’s oops. Weekend numbers.
- Imus video: Sally Kohn vs Bernard McGuirk part one, part two.
- ICN: Does Al-Jazeera buying CurrentTV spell trouble for CNN?
- HLN makeover: new ‘lifestyle’ series. Q&A: Christiane Amanpour.
- Has a quiet campaign against a CNN contributor proved successful?
- Factor video: Bernard Goldberg on public disinterest in economics.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
01/02/13 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Hollywood’s love-hate relationship with guns.
- Stelter: Current tv has finally found a buyer…it’s Al-Jazeera!
- Shock: Daily Beast attacks Fox, gets it wrong. More. Update.
- Apparently Ann Curry believes those Curry-to-CNN rumors.
- CNN’s embarrassing debasement tarnishes Cooper as well.
- Imus video: Mike Emanuel explains what happened at the cliff.
- Solin: CNBC, stop the madness! ICN: Wake up! This is rising above?
January 1 2013
01/01/13 00:00 Filed in: addenda
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