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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.
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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.
New Year's Eve Links and Open Thread
12/31/12 00:35 Filed in: links
- The Five video: New Year’s resolutions don’t really exist?
- Friday’s numbers: O’Gutfeld-McElway-The Five 1-2-3.
- ICN: Cablenews resolutions. Q&A: Maria Molina, Bill Hemmer.
- F&F videos: Dave Briggs signs off; farewells from after the show.
- Is Sean Hannity the big cablenews loser of 2012? Maybe not…
- The Five video: The fiscal cliff blame game. FBN’s cliff coverage.
- The Lorcoe Diamonds Matter part one, two, three, four, part five.
Friday Links and Open Thread
12/28/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Michael Moore plays the gun control race card.
- Thursday’s numbers: Laura-The Five-McElway 1-2-3.
- Wednesday’s numbers: Laura-The Five-McElway 1-2-3.
- ICN: What’s hot and what’s not, mammoth 2012 roundup.
- Video: Did the FBI suspect Marilyn Monroe was a Communist?
- Zucker eyeing Chris Cuomo? Audio: Stuart Varney zings Piers.
- PR crusade turns routine correction into blue blog cause celebre.
- YTJD: The Lorcoe Diamonds Matter part one, part two, part three.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
12/27/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- Tuesday’s numbers: Jamie Colby-O’Reilly-O’Reilly 1-2-3.
- Monday’s numbers: The Five-McElway-F&F Christmas 1-2-3.
- Wemple: Why Greta covered the case of a jailed US marine.
- Politico: Don Lemon’s Newtown reports ‘not journalism’.
- Lean Forward: Cable news host promotes his own anti-NRA rally.
- Spend New Year’s Eve with Megyn…or Kathy Griffin? Flashback.
- Griffin: Chris Matthews is ‘a statesman’! Weekend numbers.
- Zurawik: Exploitative media hot-doggers debase coverage.
- Video: Greg Gutfeld reviews the real scandals of 2012.
- YTJD: The Lorcoe Diamonds Matter part one, part two.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
12/26/12 01:15 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Do media trash privacy for advocacy?
- Gullible Fox haters fall for an obvious hoax.
- DC police ‘investigating’ Gregory gun stunt? Greta: So silly!
- Shocker: Impartial cable ‘journalists’ take sides on gun control.
- Friday’s numbers: Laura Ingraham-The Five-John Roberts 1-2-3.
- The Five video: Secret Santa surprises. Kiran’s Christmas wish?
- Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Lorcoe Diamonds Matter part one.
Friday Links and Open Thread
12/21/12 00:12 Filed in: links
- The Five video: From one extreme to another?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3.
- Three cablenewsers make ’Twelve to Watch’ list (via TVN).
- Pushback: Gabe Sherman blasted as ‘Jayson Blair on steroids’.
- Video: Why don’t media ask questions raised by Benghazi report?
- Like MSNBC, CNBC adds reality shows to schedule.
- Video: Bill O’Reilly reacts to the release of Cpl Hammar.
- Q&A: Shibani Joshi on trending tech gifts. Friday Fox Files.
- ICN: Tapper move a mistake…for ABC. Fake (?) ‘Roger Ailes’ snark.
- The Nick Shurn Matter: part one, pt two, pt three, pt four, part five.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
12/20/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Bill O’Reilly. Greta: Those are not my words!
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Jake Tapper joining CNN as Chief Washington Correspondent.
- Somerby: Rachel Maddow, national treasure or a bit dishonest?
- Man sentenced for death threat to O’Reilly. Today’s exposé.
- Video: Life as a junior reporter. Tomorrow’s exposé.
- XM may lose Fox News radio. Special Cavuto cliff coverage.
- Video: O’Reilly turns up the heat on behalf of jailed marine.
- Lou Dobbs lead over CNBC grows. Merry Christmas from FBN!
- Critics eagerly anticipate MSNBC’s latest journalistic triumph.
- The Nick Shurn Matter: part one, part two, part three, part four.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
12/18/12 00:25 Filed in: links
- The Five video: This is a time to ponder, not pontificate.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Video: Does media over-coverage encourage copycat killers?
- MacCallum re-ups at Fox News. CNN reporter involved in spat?
- Gun control talk ban not as claimed: Sherman swings and misses.
- Q&A: Soledad, Gerri Willis. MSNBC surge: Fox haters’ wet dream.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg pans shooting coverage, including FNC.
- The Nick Shurn Matter: part one, part two. Weekend numbers.
Monday Links and Open Thread
12/17/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- The Five video: America’s mental health services.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Blitzer 1-2-3.
- Fox not allowing gun control talk…except when they do.
- CNBC loses ‘Wall Street Journal’. A week of cliff-hangers.
- Video: Fox Jr reporter learns a taxing lesson when car is hit.
- Worth the price: More free advice for Jeff Zucker and CNN.
- The Nick Shurn Matter: part one. CNN’s answer to Gutfeld?
Friday Links and Open Thread
12/14/12 00:35 Filed in: links
- Video: Special Report panel reflects on the CT school shooting.
- Politico’s Byers posts string of false tweets then refuses to correct.
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Cablenewsers scramble schedules to cover CT shooting. More.
- Lean Forward: ‘Straight news’ anchor demands more gun-control.
- Video: Andrea Mitchell ‘analysis’ parallels Dems’ talking points?
- CNN considering late-night comedy hour (via ICN)? No wonder.
- NBC News to Ann Curry: No Zucker for you! Lynn Berry to CNN?
- The View videos: Coop, Piers. Buffett vs CNBC. Alan’s hate mail.
- Factor video: Bill O’Reilly blasts secularists. Paul Baier home resting.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
12/13/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Who should be named ‘person of the year’?
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- 2012 numbers: FNC holds top eleven slots. Today’s outrage.
- Source: Ann Curry would bring a ‘breath of fresh air’ to CNN.
- Imus video: Mike Baker on Benghazi, North Korea, and more.
- Profiles: Peter Barnes; Arwa Damon (v/ICN); Lawrence O’Donnell.
- Video: Andy Levy ombudses Bradley Manning, unions, and Santa.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
12/12/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is Santa a Democrat or a Republican?
- Oy: Clueless HuffPo analysis of a Brian Kilmeade joke.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Kelly’s Court video: Hester’s Storage Wars fakery lawsuit.
- AP attack on Bill O’Reilly relies on Media Matters ‘research’.
- Ann Curry to CNN prime? Abad-Santos: It could make sense.
- Imus video: Juan Williams on Michigan’s historic labor battle.
- Not just stocks falling on CNBC. O’Donnell on Staten Island.
- Gerri Willis on fiscal cliff ramifications. The bloopers of 2012.
- Studio J gets high-tech upgrade. Video: A Christmas surprise.
- Hannity video: Steven Crowder details how he was assaulted.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
12/11/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: CIAgent who tracked UBL denied promotion.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3.
- Atkinson: CNN plans could push Piers to later time slot.
- FNC contributor assaulted. Imus re-ups with FBN. Flashback.
- Fox hater brags that he stiffed The Factor. Weekend numbers.
- Weather interns in training. Bondi buzz: bogus. A call to court.
- The Lean Forward stonewall: Tommy Christopher vs Ben Jacobs.
- Imus video: Greg Gutfeld discusses (what else?) The Joy of Hate.
- IBD: Barack Obama’s Pravda. Study: CNN is fair to a ‘tea’.
- Factor video: Bernard Goldberg on RFK’s ‘right-wing media’ meme.
Monday Links and Open Thread
12/10/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Psy gets a pass.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3.
- Wolff: Today’s obligatory bright ideas on how to ‘save CNN’.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC and WH team up to stonewall press.
- Soledad praises Zucker as Zucker prepares to replace her?
- Imus video: Bill Hemmer on the end of the world and more.
- Hot & Not: Ailes, Griffin, Cafferty, Watters, etc. Roger’s Angels?
- Whoops! Gullible Fox haters duped by fake ‘study’ of FNC viewers.
Friday Links and Open Thread
12/07/12 09:55 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Killer gets ten years…of church attendance!
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3.
- Four FNCers named as influential and stylish DC women.
- Video: Three NY Times journos discuss the future of CNN.
- Politico parrots MMfA distortion, outs Watters contribution.
- VIdeo: Bill O’Reilly with Jay Leno part one, part two.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Q&A: Adam Carolla. Profile: CNBC’s Jane Wells (via ICN).
- Video: Honor flight takes WWII veterans back to Pearl Harbor.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
12/06/12 00:40 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Why not eliminate homework?
- Lean Forward: MSNBC’s ‘straight news’ is anything but.
- Moonves scotches CBS/CNN merger meme. Cafferty exits.
- ICN: Phil Griffin is asking for it. Speaking of asking for it…
- AP profile: Ed Henry. Video: Coop on CBS This Morning.
- Imus video: Bernard and Imogen on Christmas, Wintour, etc.
- Puzzler: What do these Grammy nominees have in common?
- Factor video: Bill O’Reilly goes mano-a-mano with Bob Costas.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
12/05/12 09:33 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Teachers enlist truther for class warfare toon.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- McFarland: A ‘silly, off-base firestorm’ from the anti-Fox media.
- Greg Gutfeld book review. Preview: O’Reilly vs Bob Costas.
- Imus video: Father Jonathan talks ‘war on Christmas’ and more.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
12/04/12 00:18 Filed in: links
- The Five video: A hazy shade of Wintour in England?
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Sherman: At Fox News, elections have consequences (via ICN).
- Lean Forward: Obama consults with MSNBC hosts on tax policy!
- Dobbs tops CNBC. Weekend numbers. Alexander to NBC WH beat.
- O’Reilly Factor video: Bernard Goldberg sticks up for Bob Costas.
- Is this why Bob Woodward was at FNC so much? WaPo hyperbole.
- Video: Another carefully reasoned, calm and rational Hannity debate.
Monday Links and Open Thread
12/03/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- Video: Bob Beckel’s Christmas light show.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- CNN names hero(ine). Alisyn Camerota posts intriguing photo.
- Video: Pinkerton vs Colmes on Costas gun control comments.
- Damage control: Shuster does stealth rewrite of original post.
- Oops: David Shuster, boy reporter, lies about Fox News again.
- Fox: Splittsville! CNN to produce Spanish-language programs.
- Greenwald: Will MSNBC continue to be Obama cheerleaders?
- Broadening the definition: a late-night CNN clone of The View?!?
- Zucker’s all that and a bag o’ chips. Hot & Not: Zucker, weather, etc.
Friday Links and Open Thread
11/30/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Who is responsible for student loan debt?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3.
- Demo derby: MSNBC wins 25-54 primetime for the week.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC signs Olbermann amigo as contributor.
- VIdeo: Rick Reichmuth goes over a non-fiscal cliff. Q&A: Gutfeld.
- Zucker severs Couric ties. ICN: CNN plans beget ‘abject horror’.
- Zucker talk: tells Kurtz ‘more passion’; speaks of ‘endless potential’.
- Video: A War on Christmas rumpus…Bill O’Reilly vs Lincoln Chaffee.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
11/29/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Celebrities behaving badly.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3.
- Reruns of The Mole? Zucker plan: ‘broaden the definition’ of news!
- November program rankers. Q&A: Gerri Willis on the fiscal cliff.
- Imus video: McGuirk vs Imogen Lloyd Webber on Benghazi etc.
- Greta: Bruce Bartlett flatters himself. Huddy’s new hubby?
- Video: Factor debate over religion turns rowdy. Today’s oops.
- Zurawik: Zucker may be just the ticket for CNN. The big question.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
11/28/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: New fronts open in a war on Christianity?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- November numbers: FNC holds nine of top ten; CNN; MSNBC.
- Shocker! More claims by Fox hating author turn out to be false.
- Scandal! Author sez Fox banned his book. Oops, author lied.
- Lean Forward: Progressives castigate the ‘atrocity’ of Bashir.
- Video: Ooooh, that’s scaaaary! (via ICN). FNC rules November.
- FBN wins FOIA suit. ICN: Fox was right to nix Ricks tricks.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Shep 1-2-3.
- Lean Forward: CNN hires Jeff Zucker! ICN: CNN is dead. Or not?
- Weekend numbers. Video: Greg Gutfeld at the Reagan library.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
11/27/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The amazing technicolor fiscal cliff roadshow.
- Three in a row: Lou Dobbs on FBN beats CNBC for the month.
- Video: TV’s Andy Levy ombudses drones, twitter, and more.
- Boyle: Evolution of female anchor fashions (via TVN). Analysis.
- Thursday’s numbers; Friday’s numbers. Q&A: Adam Housley.
- Video: Bret Baier with Imus on Susan Rice, the fiscal cliff, etc.
- Berr: Why MSNBC won’t ‘catch up’ to Fox. Ricks tricks; more.
- Greta: MSNBC should apologize to John McCain and his daughter.
Monday Links and Open Thread
11/26/12 00:22 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The financial cliffhanger approaches.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: Will the UN assume censorship power over the internet?
- Concha: MSNBC was one of the week’s biggest winners…sort of.
- Video: Angie Harmon (Rizzoli & Isles) remembers Larry Hagman.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
11/21/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is the American dream going out of style?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Tucker-The Five 1-2-3.
- FNC Doomsday special. Kiran still Chetrylicious? CNN honored.
- Video: Is media coverage of Gaza conflict fair and balanced?
- Calderone: MSNBC leans forward…’progressive’ or pro-Obama?
- Beckel set to address controversial comments on today’s Five.
- Greta to Obama administration: Grow up! Stop punishing Fox.
- Audio: Paul Mecurio talks race and politics with Brian Kilmeade.
- WaPo’s Wemple: Feeble O’Reilly defense of ‘vile’ comments.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg on media fairness to Israel. Related.
- Chances are you won’t read this on Fox hater sites. Flashback.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
11/20/12 00:47 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The L.A. Press Club honors a visionary.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Bream 1-2-3.
- (MS)NBC journo blames Israel and US for Gaza. Weekend numbers.
- Videos: Beckel has a Twinkie shake, vanishes, and isn’t back yet.
- Mitchell: Shameful ignoring of Gaza is MSNBC’s disgrace. More.
- Video: O’Reilly rips the Washington Post…a ‘disgrace to journalism!’
Monday Links and Open Thread
11/19/12 00:31 Filed in: links
- The Five videos: All about wordophobia, and Twinkie redux.
- MSNBC host withheld Obama criticism to help re-election.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Gutfeld Factor-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- New Pew: MSNBC…0% pro Romney, 0% critical of Obama.
- Cohen: The genius of Red Eye and the rise of Greg Gutfeld.
- Mystery blogger named to prestigious though pointless list.
- Video: Jesse Jackson et al at Ailes Apprentice ceremony.
- Hot & Not: Ailes, Big Ed, Ezra etc. Contract time for Megyn.
- Video: Bomb strikes near Coop; CNN retracts injury fakery.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
11/17/12 00:50 Filed in: links
- Major Garrett resurfaces…but not at Fox. Flashback.
- Reliable Sources videos: Petraeus, Benghazi, and more.
- Today’s example of...Who is the real news channel?
- News Watch video: Benghazi coverage...spin or facts?
- Video: Andy Levy ombudses Benghazi, Twinkies, and more.
- Sunday: Fox Files special. Sunday talk: tip sheet, HP recap.
- Video: Chris Matthews with Jay Leno part one, part two.
- Romenesko: Why did Ailes talk to tvnewser? Olby resurfaces.
- Lean Forward: Obama meets with MSNBC host for fiscal advice.
Friday Links and Open Thread
11/16/12 00:27 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is this the end of an American icon?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Report: CNN aired faked footage of Palestinian ‘injuries’.
- Greg Gutfeld hosting tonight’s Factor. Pink slips at CNBC.
- Ailes election-night key: transparency. Q&A: Ailes, Kernan.
- Video: Judge Nap w/Jon Stewart part one, part two, part three.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC hires impartial journalist from…HuffPo!
- Ex Dick Clark exec emerges as leading candidate to run CNN.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
11/15/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Obama defends Ambassador…but it’s not Stevens.
- Simpson-Bowles segment torpedoed, leaving empty chairs.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Swells gather for Ailes Apprentice commencement ceremony.
- Video: Leland Vittert takes cover as rocket strikes hit Israel.
- Video: Greg Gutfeld explains The Joy of Hate to Imus. Q&A: Greg.
- The Five’s seven-second delay saves the day. MSNBC promotions.
- Gullible Fox haters fall for hoax Rahm Emanuel/Sean Hannity story.
- Video: Facebook removes photo of Arab woman without head scarf.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
11/14/12 01:25 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Competition beats secession.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Video: Kirsten sees confusion in Obama’s Susan Rice comments.
- Echo chamber: Political Wire parrots false Ellen Brodsky smear.
- Imus video: ‘Blonde on Blonde’ examines the Petraeus puzzle.
- Big Ed blasts Stelter but Politico sources say Ed may be replaced.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
11/13/12 00:40 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Fordham, Coulter, tolerance, and Greg’s book.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Hannity-TheFive 1-2-3-4.
- MSNBC streak ends, loses to FNC prime & total day, all demos.
- Video: Is the FBI running amok? Weekend numbers.
- Adam’s a new Dad! Julie’s a new Mom! Sara Ganim to CNN.
- Video: Mike Huckabee with Jon Stewart part one, part two.
- Imus video: Mike Baker on implications of the Petraeus scandal.
- Somerby: Maddow, master of biased BS and fabricated ‘facts’.
- VIdeos: Greg Gutfeld and Melissa Francis on their new books.
- Videos: Bernard Goldberg and Catherine Herridge on Petraeus.
Friday Links and Open Thread
11/09/12 00:25 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Election emotions still running high.
- Thursday’s numbers: Laura-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Two in a row: MSNBC tops cablenews 25-54 Thursday.
- Chris Wallace defends Rove rant, but his boss may not agree.
- Sour Lemon: CNN anchor gets snippy over snub by Jonah Hill.
- Videos: Judge Pirro on Benghazi; Rachel Maddow with Colbert.
- Malone: Megyn Kelly, the ‘star’ anchor who can ‘save’ Fox News.
- Trump strikes again, wants petition drive to fire Chris Matthews!
Thursday Links and Open Thread
11/08/12 00:25 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Should the President issue a pardon?
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Bret-The5 1-2-3-4.
- Obama bump? MSNBC tops FNC in Wednesday 25-54.
- Election night numbers at biz nets: a split decision.
- Trippi makes it clear. Beauty secrets of the Fox News women.
- ICN: CNN was for excess punditry before it was against it.
- Imus video: Sally Kohn vs Bernard McGuirk on the election.
- Joe welches (sort of) on a bet. Inside the MSNBC bubble.
- Chris Matthews takes it back. Pollowitz: Get rid of this hack.
- Who is ‘bereft of decency, devoid of soul, a disgusting twit’?
- Video: Bill O’Reilly explains what happened on election day.
- Election night short on suspense. Profile: Lawrence O’Donnell.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
11/07/12 00:45 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Did the mainstream media help to elect Obama?
- Video: Sandy crack one of ‘a long list of foolish’ Matthews remarks.
- Lean Forward video: Chris Matthews is ‘so glad we had that storm’.
- Election coverage numbers: CNN edges FNC, FNC tops primetime.
- Q&A: Adam Shapiro, Melissa Harris-Perry. Fox News tops all cable.
- Video: Martha MacCallum talks exit polls and more with Don Imus.
- Zurawik: Election night Maddow and MSNBC delivered propaganda.
- Video: Rove vs Decision Desk part one, part two, part three. More.
- Wemple: Rove exemplifies a great Fox News strength…on-air dissent.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
11/06/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly (5M!)-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Q&A: Ed Henry on Fox haters who actually don’t watch Fox.
- Video: The Judge on election legal tangles. Weekend numbers.
- Peters: NBC Newsers try to distance themselves from MSNBC.
- Imus videos: Adventures in voting; problematic pundit predictions.
- Greta: Clearly Obama admin is punishing Fox for Benghazi reporting.
- Q&A: Melissa Francis on Florida’s vote; Charles Gasparino on twitter.
- Election coverage: Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, FBN, CNBC, Bloomberg.
Monday Links and Open Thread
11/05/12 00:35 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The people must protect the future.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Video: Pinkerton and Colmes debate media partisanship.
- Wolff: Who would want to buy Current TV?
- Profile: Shannon Bream’s therapy through fly-fishing.
- VIdeo: Juan Williams with Don Imus part one, part two.
- Q&A: Bret Baier previews election. Five co-host in Playboy.
- No joke: MoJo to air from SNL studio; Joe & Mika pontificate.
- Neil Cavuto on his battle against MS and election-year parenting.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
11/03/12 00:08 Filed in: links
- Video: Negative campaign could impact second Obama term.
- Reliable Sources videos: MSNBC, campaign coverage, more.
- Behind the scenes at Fox News and FBN: Election night prep.
- WaPo: FNC breaks news but they’re scurrilous. Greta: Pathetic.
- News Watch video: The media storm over the monster storm.
- October program ranker: Fox News holds nine of top ten slots.
- Arthel Neville argues with Bill O’Reilly, then sticks up for him.
- Profile: Bret Baier, less than met the eye. Q&A: Neil Cavuto.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg says MSNBC is not a news channel.
- The Five video: Should Romney have skipped campaign fluff?
- Saturday: Weekday crew anchors Fox & Friends; Live Cost of Freedom; special Huckabee, Geraldo; MSNBC schedule; CNN schedule.
- Sunday: FNC special schedule; CNN schedule; MSNBC schedule. Sunday talkers: preview, tip sheet, HuffPo recap.
- Election night coverage: Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, FBN, CNBC.
Friday Links and Open Thread
11/02/12 00:59 Filed in: links
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly (4M)-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Justo y Equilibrado: Sanchez anchors returns on Fox News Latino.
- WaPo’s Wemple attempts a pseudo-apology to Janice Dean.
- Profile: Megyn Kelly, from the courtroom to the anchor desk.
- ICN: MSNBC election night plans reveal a curious discrepancy.
- Video: Ed Henry previews the election w/Imus part one, part two.
- Q&A and profile: Shannon Bream. Larry unimpressed with Piers.
- Video: Geraldo Rivera calls Eric Bolling a liar over Benghazi.
- New Pew: Positive about the negative…MSNBC worse than Fox.
- Greta: Why are the press suddenly being fed info by the CIA?
- ICN: Changes at NBC leave Tamron Hall on a fast track to nowhere.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
11/01/12 00:33 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Do we have too many sources for news?
- Cable beats broadcast: O’Reilly’s 4.5M tops NBC 30 Rock!
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly(4.5M)-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- October: FNC tops all cable. October spin: CNN, MSNBC.
- Video: Are the media still engaged in a Benghazi blackout?
- Lou Dobbs hits highest ratings since Fox Business launch.
- Video: Andy Levy ombudses Twitter, celebrity videos, and more.
- Speculation central delivers again. Today’s (2005) scandal.
- HuffPo Q&A w/ Ali Velshi on CNN storm coverage ignores this!
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
10/31/12 00:35 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Does Frisco suffer from Nobamaphobia?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Shep 1-2-3.
- ‘Lean Forward’ indeed; more. Weekend numbers.
- Q&A: Piers Morgan on O’Reilly, Murdoch, Maddow, and more.
- CNN flubs: ‘understandable’, sez CNN’s Kurtz…on CNN! (via TVN)
- Video: Neil Cavuto w/Imus on Sandy and more part one, part two.
- Ignatius: Fox News’s Benghazi questions deserve to be answered.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg doubts O’Reilly’s offer will be accepted.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
10/30/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The NY Times makes an endorsement.
- Monday’s numbers: Shep-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: Jonathan Hunt reports from ravaged Long Island.
- Fox haters erupt…at Rob Lowe!? Today’s Soledad profile.
- CNN, TWC drown the stock exchange; more. Another oops.
- CNN’s Peter Hamby…a tweet too far? Kiran Chetry resurfaces.
Monday Links and Open Thread
10/29/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Crooning kids for Obama, cute or creepy?
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: Campaign Insiders preview of next week’s election.
- Coop regroup didn’t recoup from droop: talkshow goes poop.
- Soledad O’Brien: Crusading journalist or self-serving hack?
- FNC scraps O’Reilly, sets evening/overnight storm coverage.
- Storm: CNN/HLN; MSNBC: no primetime changes; biznets.
- Fox News contributor gets a glowing profile in the NY Times.
- HuffPo: How The Storm affects MSNBCCNN election coverage.
- Salon finds something else that they can blame on Fox News!
Friday Links and Open Thread
10/26/12 00:20 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Obama ad talks about ‘your first time’.
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Video: Charles Payne’s emotional account of his wife’s surgery.
- Cablenewsers (save one) announce storm coverage plans.
- Video: Moving Megyn Kelly interview with murdered SEAL’s dad.
- The Fox & Friends First flock of co-hosts is now just four.
- Bill O’Reilly sees Lincoln. Hyatt’s had enough, is selling Current.
- Lean Forward: Obama to talk with Smerconish and Morning Joe.
- ABC News baffled that Fox News allows differing points of view.
- Sherman unmasks FNC’s master of scariness…um, Peter F Johnson.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
10/25/12 00:10 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is Weinstein Obama’s Hollywood helper?
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC’s Benghazi blackout continues.
- Video: Hillary’s Benghazi promise: we’ll arrest…video maker!
- DePaolo: How Joe Trippi found happiness at Fox News.
- Krystal is having a Ball. CNN manning up in swing states.
- Halloween Resurrection? Ex-’journalist’ wants another show!
- Red Eye video: Andy ombudses Trump, NatGeo, and more.
- Videos: Bill O’Reilly vs David Letterman; Greta cross-examines Donald Trump; Rachel Maddow schmoozes with Wendy Williams.
- ITV’s Keir Simmons to (MS)NBC. Big Ed does some GOTV.
- CNN gets cold feet over hormones, stays mum regarding Piers.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
10/24/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Barack Obama for President of the World?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Lean Forward: At MSNBC it’s ‘Benghazi emails? What emails?’
- Weprin: Donald Trump and the (pretend?) outrage at MSNBC.
- Video: Erin Burnett with Conan O’Brien part one, part two.
- Q&A: Gerri Willis. Video: Maddow w/Letterman part one, part two.
- Melissa Francis: Live from Dana Point. Wemple: Fox News vs AP.
- MoJo in Boca Raton: behind the scenes. Piers problems proliferate.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
10/23/12 00:08 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Barack Obama’s four-year plan.
- Monday’s numbers: Debate/FNC-Greta-Debate/CNN 1-2-3.
- Video: What journalists do progressives trust the most?
- FNC tops all other cable nets, debate has highest ratings ever.
- Video: Luntz focus group part one, part two. Q&A: Cavuto.
- O’Reilly videos: This Morning; Fox&Friends; Imus pt one, pt two.
- Matthews: I could have been a star of the Democratic party!
- Video: Jenna Lee is ‘one tough mudder’. Weekend numbers.
Monday Links and Open Thread
10/22/12 01:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The 107 counties that could decide the election.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Special Report Invest 1-2-3.
- Video: Pinkerton and Colmes assess Bob Schieffer’s debate role.
- Debate coverage: FNC, CNN. Video: O’Reilly et al on helium.
- Q&A: Lou Dobbs. Profiles: Soledad (via TVN); Melissa Francis.
- Video: Lori Rothman with Imus on her career and tonight’s debate.
- Greta: If the President can go from Letterman to Jay Leno...
- The Five video: Why the oddly-timed leak about talks with Iran?
- Hiltbrand: Fox News mightier…and mellower? Advice for Heather.
- Wrong, in many ways. Morning Joe misogyny: almost as bad as Fox!
Friday Links and Open Thread
10/19/12 00:22 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Ban talking politics in the workplace?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Video: Powers and Miller rate Crowley’s impact on next debate.
- Kurtz: Fox signs Roger Ailes to new 4-year contract. Flashback.
- Video: Mike Baker tells Don Imus what the CIA knew and when.
- Q&A: Brit Hume. Alex honored. Fox haters diversify, target Piers.
- Video: What do Columbus, Bill Clinton, and Elvis have in common?
- Preview, Special Report Investigates: Death and Deceit in Benghazi.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
10/18/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Hollywood starlets team up to attack Romney.
- Wed The Five #1 on all cable (incl USA, TNT, etc) at 5:00 pm!
- Cable beats broadcast: Wednesday O’Reilly tops NBC comedies.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Videos: Simon R flounders in Libya debate part one, part two.
- And they said it wouldn’t last. Eminent journalist jumps to FNC.
- Q&A: Lou Dobbs, Cavuto. Access Hollywood: Andrea Mitchell.
- CNN strikes again: Soledad spins spurious survey out of thin air.
- Candy Crowley on The View. Video: Crowley’s contradiction.
- Goodman: Debate’s biggest loser…Candy Crowley’s reputation.
- HuffPo ‘addiction expert’ pretends to read Scarborough’s mind.
- Video: Bob Beckel attacks honesty of FNC colleague Frank Luntz.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
10/17/12 00:45 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The media crown the winner of the debate?
- Tuesday’s numbers: Debate (FNC)-Greta-Debate (CNN) 1-2-3.
- Déjà vu all over again: FNC debate tops MSNBCNN combined.
- Video: Megyn Kelly panel turns rowdy debating Candy Crowley.
- Zurawik: Crowley against fact-checking before she was for it!
- Video: Carlson vs Colmes on Crowley’s activist ‘moderation’.
- Video: Glenn Beck w/Imus on the debate etc part one, part two.
- Video: Luntz apologizes for group language. Q&A: Harris-Perry.
- VIdeos: Luntz focus group speaks: part one, part two, part three.
- Candy not dandy: Interjects false fact-check, tainting evaluations.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
10/16/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Feds spent $325,000 on a robot squirrel.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- FNC veepbate #3 program on all cable. Weekend numbers.
- Q&A: Neil Cavuto, Stuart Varney, Chris Matthews, Crowley.
- CNBC can’t keep its story straight? Inclement weather.
- Word games turn catty? Cablenewsers upstage Stewart.
- MSNBC makeover not so extreme. Yesterday’s oops.
- Debate coverage: FNC, CNN. Profile: Crowley feels the heat.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg on the key unanswered Benghazi question.
Monday Links and Open Thread
10/15/12 00:02 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Previewing the Great Debate part deux.
- Friday’s numbers: Laura-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Video: Pinkerton vs Colmes on Crowley vs the debate rules.
- Greta: It makes me wish that Crowley ask all the questions!
- Controversy swirls around Candy Crowley debate role.
- MSNBC’s extreme makeover, web edition: unimpressive.
- Video: Geraldo tells Imus Libya has ‘stench of Watergate’.
- Hot & Not: Debate, Geist, MoJo, etc. ICN: Ed’s being sarcastic.
- Wolff: Can a change at the top save CNN? Robertson honored.
Friday Links and Open Thread
10/12/12 00:06 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Dana Perino loses her temper with Bob Beckel.
- Thursday’s numbers: Debate(FNC)-Greta-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Racists smear Tamera Mowry for marrying white FNC reporter!
- Video: Powers and Miller on the media’s Benghazi blackout.
- Déjà Vu: FNC debate coverage tops cable and broadcast.
- Elizabeth Prann’s husband goes up against Alex Rodriguez.
- ICN: MSNBC ‘not a news network any more’. San Fran rumor.
- ICN: Zucker running CNN…worst idea ever? Q&A: Candy Crowley.
- Videos: Luntz focus group on the veepbate part one, part two.
- Video: Huck’s debate reax and more w/Imus part one, part two.
- Videos: Debate reax from Hume, Krauthammer, Trippi, Wallace.
- O’Reilly Factor video: Sarah Palin almost uses Beckelesque language.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
10/11/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is the Prez race basically unchanged?
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Videos: Megyn’s Adventures in Air Travel pt one, pt two.
- MSNBCer named to utterly non-demeaning Esquire list.
- Video: Sarah Palin on how to debate Joe Biden.
- Dateline: Danville…the (media) circus is in town.
- Q&A: Cavuto, Dobbs. HLN adds reruns to schedule.
- Rothman: MSNBC ‘straight news’ hours...aren’t.
- Somerby: MSNBC buffoons are ‘acting like Fox!’
- Way too much Joe and Mika? Profile: Willie Geist.
- Debate: Fox News, FBN, CNN, CNBC. Video: Maddow on Ellen.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
10/10/12 00:10 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Should Romney campaign on Nickelodeon?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Lean Forward: Impartial journalist debates GOP spox! Video.
- Rothman: The Cycle will ‘shape the future of cable news’.
- A split of opinion on split screens. Q&A: Candy Crowley.
- CNN contributor: Fox News ‘only network’ reporting key stories.
- Video: Ed Henry with Imus on the burgeoning Benghazi scandal.
- Video: State Dept excludes Fox News from Benghazi briefing.
- Speculation: Geist replacement on Way Too Early…Kiran Chetry?
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
10/09/12 00:20 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Will Joe Biden ride to the rescue?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: Bill O’Reilly on The View. Weekend numbers.
- VIdeo: Chuck Todd rips Rasmussen, Scott R responds.
- Video: Kiran Chetry resurfaces. Juliet having a Good Day.
- Videos: Mike Emanuel and Laura Ingraham with Don Imus.
- Chris Wallace at the University of Maryland. Alan’s hate mail.
Monday Links and Open Thread
10/08/12 00:04 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Cracks in the media’s Benghazi blackout?
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3. Another Olby oops.
- Profile: Ed Henry on social media; Tucker Carlson, provocateur.
- Lean Forward: Was Joe against Jim Lehrer before he was for him?
- Video: Lehrer and Imus talk debates and more part one, part two.
- Hot & Not: Debate, FNC, Matthews. CNN’s doc: they didn’t build it.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell featured in Obama ad. More.
Friday Links and Open Thread
10/05/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: New UBL movie airs just before election.
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Video: Megyn Kelly interviews author Douglas Brunt.
- Ellison: Vanity Fair profiles ‘Blood, Sweat, and Piers’.
- Video: Bill O’Reilly w/Jon Stewart. Q&A: ‘mean girl’ Soledad.
- HuffPo targets Drudge, cites tweet from ‘Fox News fanatic’.
- Somerby: MSNBC chaos as Maddow et al get basic facts wrong.
- Julie B’s deluxe apartment in the sky. Hispanic Heritage month.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
10/04/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Civilian trial by jury for Usama Bin Laden?
- Wednesday’s numbers: Debate(FNC)-Greta-Debate(CNN) 1-2-3.
- Kelly’s Court video: Does Zimmerman have a case against NBC?
- Debate numbers: FNC tops cable, broadcast, sets new record!
- Video: Juan Williams and Imus debate the debate pt one, pt two.
- Greta: Stop blaming Lehrer! Q&A: Ed Henry; Liz Claman in Ohio.
- Matthews to Obama: Watch more MSNBC to get your talking points!
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
10/03/12 00:02 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Was there a lie in the 2007 tape?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Video: Newest FNC contributor makes on-air debut. Flashback.
- Phil Griffin: I want to steal Shepard Smith from Fox News!
- Q&A: Neil Cavuto, Bill O’Reilly, John Avlon, Lou drubs CNBC.
- Reese’s piece: September cable news ratings predict election?
- Somerby: Maddow’s weasel words, Harris-Perry’s bafflegab.
- Video: Mike Baker and Don Imus looking for clarity in Libya.
- Q3 numbers: Fox tops; program ranker. Spin: MSNBC, CNN, HLN.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
10/02/12 00:18 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Media enablers bury Benghazi.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3.
- Surprise! Shuster report of firing turns out to be false.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC promos suddenly inoperative?
- Scarborough defense uses altered clip. Q&A: O’Reilly.
- Debate coverage: Fox News, CNN, FBN, MSNBC.
- Liz Claman spotlights Cleveland. Weekend numbers.
- Videos: O’Reilly and Ingraham on F&F part one, part two.
- Videos: Bill O’Reilly on Today, and on Imus in the Morning.
- Fox Hater cartoons quietly vanish, new online editor: Wolffe.
- VIdeo: Bernard Goldberg on whether or not polls are rigged.
Monday Links and Open Thread
10/01/12 00:29 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Damon’s fracked-up film. Dobbs tops CNBC.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Video: Megyn’s run. Today’s oops: Soledad spoke too soon?
- MoJo cites Cheetos and conspiracies to defend false captions.
- Unreliable source: FNC producer fired over car-chase suicide.
- Graves: Fox shouldn’t apologize. Pollowitz: Apology was bogus.
- Hot & Not: Geist, MSNBC, Lawrence O’Donnell, car chases, etc.
Friday Links and Open Thread
09/28/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Why are celebs silent on free speech violation?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- NY Times jumps on FNC car chase. FNC: ‘Severe human error’.
- Ex-Merrill-Lyncher reacts poorly to latest Gasparino scoops.
- Who are the missing women? NBCNews.com trashes Fox News!
- FNC’s Clayton Morris wins prestigious city-wide competition.
- ICN: O’Donnell should apologize where false story occurred: on air.
- Did MSNBC distort Romney clip with false captions? Apparently, yes!
Thursday Links and Open Thread
09/27/12 00:40 Filed in: links
- The Five video: What the frack are they talking about?
- O’Donnell’s smear: He don’t do no stinkin’ retractions!
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- New Pew: The changing news landscape’s effect on tv.
- Q&A: Bret Baier on politics, journalism, family, and more.
- Candy Crowley at DePauw. Q&A: Alan Colmes. Ainsley’s shower.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
09/26/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- Christopher’s claims about MSNBC programs: ‘faux fantasy’?
- The Five video: Can we trust the mainstream media?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Evans’s Me and My Heroes: Jennifer Griffin. Greta places.
- Adam Carolla audio [R-rated]: Why I look so bad on The Factor.
- Whoops! MSNBC’s O’Donnell reports satirical piece as fact! More.
- Video: The Judge rules on Elizabeth Warren’s license to practice.
- Reese’s piece: New boss last chance to salvage CNN’s reputation.
- Video: Sununu vs Trippi…another calm, reasoned Hannity debate.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
09/25/12 00:27 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The critical 2012 impact of Miley Cyrus.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Shep 1-2-3.
- Rick Sanchez resurfaces…and he’s working for Fox!
- Kiran Chetry: not resurfacing yet, but stirring speculation.
- CNN ‘Exclusive!’ ‘Breaking News!’: Less than meets the eye.
- Q&A: Alan Colmes. Who will run CNN? Style vs substance.
- Byers: State’s ‘thin skinned’ attack on CNN. Weekend numbers.
- Controversy swirls over CNN treatment of ambassador’s diary.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg critiques Ted Koppel cable comments.
Monday Links and Open Thread
09/24/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Was public deliberately misled on Libya attack?
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3. Today’s oops.
- Weekly demo: Maddow over Hannity, FNC tops primetime.
- Kelly’s Court video: State Dept trying to pressure journalists?
- Video: CNN pilfers victim’s diary...exploitation or journalism?
- Kurtz, Greenwald et al defend CNN plundering Stevens journal.
- HLN launching Politan weekday hour. The ‘problem’ with Joe?
- VIdeo: ABC’s Jake Tapper talks with Don Imus. Geist to Today.
- Sigh: ‘Unbiased’ CNN remains ‘unloved’. ‘Happy Birthday to Carl...’
Friday Links and Open Thread
09/21/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Fox News Watch, Journal Editorial Report expand.
- Video: S.E. Cupp loses her patience with fellow Cyclists.
- Q&A: Maria Molina, Alex Wagner, Melissa Francis, Touré & Ball.
- VIdeo: Juan Williams with Imus on O’Reilly, Libya, and more.
- Greta: Koppel delusional to say network anchors aren’t biased.
- Videos: Ted Koppel with Bill O’Reilly, O’Reilly with Ted Koppel.
- Surprise! NY Times exults over MSNBC blip that’s already gone.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
09/20/12 00:09 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Celebrities wage write-on Obama campaign.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Don’t blame QE3: News Corp to raise carriage fees for FNC.
- Drool cup alert: part one of the Christopher/Maddow interview.
- When Fox Business reports...CNBC plays catch-up.
- Production begins on Sanjay Gupta drama. CNN’s heroes.
- Israeli cable cuts the cord and drops ‘world news leader’ CNN.
- Video: Joe S with Leno part one, part two. Kelsey stiffs Piers.
- Lean Forward: Morning Joe gives daily spot to...Huffington Post!
- Q&A: The ‘probing’ Neil Cavuto; Melissa Francis. Today’s oops.
- Video: Classy Hannity likens Dem guest to ‘brain-dead zombie’.
- Richard Lui on ‘the new Jews’: Asians. Q&A: Alex Wagner, Touré.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
09/19/12 00:06 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Are the media abdicating their responsibilities?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3. MS demo strong.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC aired Obama clip before they didn’t!
- Red Eye video: Andy Levy ombudses the Romney video.
- Roeper: The real punk in the Fox & Friends prank. Ainsley update.
- Video: Did Olbermann send this email to F&F? Melissa in Houston.
- Q&A: Soledad, Tamron Hall, MSNBC ‘crack talent’. Profile: The Rev.
- Paging Maddow: Another MSNBC contributor raising money for Dems.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
09/18/12 00:23 Filed in: links
- The Five video: A top ten list for Obama’s Letterman gig.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Videos: Tucker on DoJ/Media Matters, Judge Nap on legality.
- Shocker! DoJ and Media Matters join forces against Fox News.
- Melissa Francis previews special Money. Weekend numbers.
- Video: Bill O’Reilly announces his debate with Jon Stewart.
- Fun with Perverts: Rib-tickling hoax is under investigation at FNC.
Monday Links and Open Thread
09/17/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- The Five videos: Abandoning free speech, 1 More Thing’.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Lean Forward: Tamron Hall says Al Sharpton smells great!
- Video: The Judge doesn’t like the govt chilling free speech.
- FBN: The Judge likes the new graphics. Hamby’s excuse.
- Splitsville: News Corp separates movie and television depts.
- Video: Are the media playing cover-up for Mideast muddle?
- Photo flap: ‘dominant’ Joe next to ancillary ‘sex object’ Mika.
- Bret Baier in Newton. Shannon Bream: Liberty belle. Awkward.
- Rematch Tuesday, then on stage. Q&A: Lawrence O’Donnell.
- Hot & Not: FBN, Gretchen, Phil Griffin, Thomas Roberts, etc.
Friday Links and Open Thread
09/14/12 00:02 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Fighting fire with fire?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: The Tamara/Michelle flap gets referenced on Red Eye.
- Q&A: Cavuto, Liz McDonald. VIdeo: Chris Wallace vs Gretchen.
- Poling: Media fell short commemorating 9/11. Dana hearts Jasper.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
09/13/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The fruits of the ‘Arab Spring’.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly (4M+)-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Wemple: ‘Please kill Fox & Friends’. Video: An F&F flashback.
- Update: The MSNBC apology tour. Uh-oh, apology imminent?
- Video: Were Romney reporters collaborating, or colluding?
- Whoda thunk it? Tom Hanks collaborating with... Bill O’Reilly!
- Another try at selective cherry-picking of FNC gets busted.
- Video: How Roger Ailes coordinated moon landing coverage.
- Joe backpedals on Prez project. CNN’s Sidner to Jerusalem.
- FBN plans 16x9 graphics revamp: no sidebar, enhanced ticker.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC spent half a day ignoring embassy attacks.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
09/12/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- The Five video: They don’t need a movie to hate America.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Somerby: Why Mika and MSNBC are gender throwbacks.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC’s Phil Griffin caught lying about Fox!?
- People mag profile: Megyn Kelly part one, part two [pdfs].
- Video: Larry King resurfaces...on Fox! Claman’s three days.
- Q&A: Bill Hemmer re twitter; Phil Griffin. F&F clarification.
- Speculation: Gretchen could be replaced...by Kiran Chetry?
- ICN to MSNBC’s Thomas Roberts: You’re deluding yourself.
- Olby holed up reliving ancient feuds. Revealed: Faux News!
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
09/11/12 00:35 Filed in: links
- Video: Rare clip of Fox & Friends learning of 9/11 attacks while off the air in a commercial break.
- The Five video: Lessons from the Chicago teachers’ strike.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Fox News tops for week of DNC. Weekend numbers.
- Mayo: Today’s Fox News 9/11 coverage ‘the best of all’.
- Report: New Scarborough book prep for a Presidential bid!
- Profile: Shannon Bream. Q&A: Judge Napolitano, S.E. Cupp.
- Janice Dean: 11 years ago. Video: Resurgence and resiliance.
- Video: Impartial MSNBC journalist tells viewers to remember that Republicans are trying to suppress your vote. Flashback.
Monday Links and Open Thread
09/10/12 00:06 Filed in: links
- CNBC anchor sued over non-payment of commissions.
- The Five video: Pictures that are worth a thousand words.
- Friday’s numbers: Laura-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Hogue: CNN could use some of FNC’s AM sex appeal.
- Is Gretchen kvetchin’? Coop reboot takes personal turn.
- Wolf unveils new CNN/DC digs. Q&A: Andrea, li’l Luke.
- Pemmaraju gets painted. Costello gets attention (via ICN).
- Hot & Not: DNC, MSNBC, Roger Ailes, CNN, Greenwald, etc.
Friday Links and Open Thread
09/07/12 00:43 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Do they think we’re idiots?
- Thursday’s numbers: DNC CNN-MSNBC-FNC 1-2-3.
- Video: Was coverage of the DNC fair or fawning?
- Video: Neil Cavuto’s ‘highlights’ at the RNC and DNC.
- Q&A: Sandra Smith; Melissa Francis, ‘beauty and brains’.
- DNC night three goes to CNN; FNC tops DNC/RNC total.
- Speech: pundits’ roundup. FNC responds to empty threat.
- Videos: Alan Colmes and Ed Henry review the DNC with Imus.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
09/06/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- Report: Roger Ailes negotiating contract renewal with FNC?
- The Five video: Debbie Wasserman Schultz and The Big Lie.
- Wednesday’s numbers: DNC MSNBC-CNN-FNC 1-2-3.
- Video: Behind the scenes inside the Fox News DNC trailer.
- DNC II: MSNBC 3.3M tops cablenewsers, FNC grows 14%.
- Olby: ‘She’s going to hell!’. Lean Forward: ‘straight news’?!?
- Neil Cavuto: CNBC has peaked, FBN rising. Q&A: Lou Dobbs.
- Tuesday’s numbers: DNC(MS)-DNC(CNN)-O’Reilly 1-2-3.
- Video: Anna Kooiman’s outdoor adventures. Profile: Ed Henry.
- Atlas Shrugged Part II: an all-star cast. Laurie Dhue resurfaces.
- Scoop: CNBC interviews distinguished economist. Q&A: Piers.
- Video: Tom Brokaw talks media and 2012 politics with Hannity.
- Lean Forward: Black Romney backer ejected from MSNBC pavilion.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
09/05/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- Lean Forward: MSNBC blacked out discussion of ‘Jerusalem’!
- Video: Tired of the runaround, Cavuto ambushes Patrick.
- The Five video: Bill Clinton and ‘the era of big government’.
- Monday’s numbers: Crowley-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Clint Eastwood on FNC: the week’s #2 program on all television.
- Video: Kilmeade boasts ‘I am better at screwing than you!’
- MSNBC 4M top cabler DNC Tues, falls short of FNC 7M at RNC.
- The report CNN wouldn’t air; response. Weekend numbers.
- Video: Kirsten Powers and Don Imus rate Michelle O speech.
- Charlotte is hosting the
MSNBC, er, the Democratic convention. - Video: Juan Williams says he hasn’t been welcomed at the DNC.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
09/04/12 00:06 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Journalists whine about covering conventions.
- Friday’s numbers: Hannity-Crowley-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- FNC: We’ll leave the catering and bartending to others.
- Lean Forward: Impartial journalist not so impartial after all.
- CNN to lose airport ‘monopoly’. CNN’s new DC digs.
- Q&A: Chris Wallace on FNC’s convention coverage. Taxi!
- Video: Kilmeade finally achieves his lifelong dream...sort of.
- Video: Juan Williams previews the convention with Don Imus.
- Carnell: Making fun of MSNBC host is sexist?! Hardball in Charlotte.
Friday Links and Open Thread
08/31/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The lessons of this week’s GOP convention.
- Thursday’s numbers: RNC(FNC)-O’Reilly-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Night three: FNC beats cable and broadcast. FBN tops CNBC.
- Video: The bias in MSNBC’s coverage was ‘just so obvious’.
- Profile: Campaign Carl Cameron. Q&A: Dana Perino (via TVN).
- Report: MSNBC producer assaulted two Chris Matthews hecklers.
- Stanley: No wonder Brian Williams stays away from MSNBC.
- Lean Forward: Chris Matthews lying about where he lives?
- FBN special: Melissa Francis in Bahrain for Oil’s Dire Strait.
- Patterson: Not-so-insightful rundown of cable convention coverage.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
08/30/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The issue of Mitt Romney’s faith.
- Wednesday’s numbers: RNC(FNC)-Hannity-O’Reilly 1-2-3.
- Tampa night two: FNC crushes all comers; FBN tops CNBC.
- So-called FNC vs Palin spat really contract negotiations?
- Video: Bill O’Reilly on Today. VIdeo scraps at the RNC.
- Q&A: Bret Baier; camerawoman Patricia Carroll (via TVN).
- Pazienza: Today’s bright ideas to save CNN from ignominy.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
08/29/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- The Big Why: Fox cancels Palin interviews...and here’s why.
- Tuesday’s numbers: RNC(FNC)-Hannity-O’Reilly 1-2-3.
- Cable beats broadcast: FNC coverage tops all other outlets.
- Demand It: FBN Tampa coverage doubled CNBC viewership.
- Zurawik: Top marks to CNN and FNC for hurricane coverage.
- Video: Steve Harrigan half-submerged in flood waters; pic.
- Harris-Perry house a victim of hurricane. Video: pre-Isaac tour.
- Fox News and Twitter work together for convention coverage.
- Video: Chris Wallace respects but disagrees with Juan.
- Williams remark stirs controversy. Joe talking out of school?
- Reese’s piece: CNN ratings ‘dismal’. August program ranker.
- Fox Hater lie exposed by Brit Hume. Speaking of Fox haters...
- New ad flap over 2016 movie. CNN camerawoman assaulted.
- MSNBC skips minorities’ speeches: racial discrimination...or not?
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
08/28/12 00:27 Filed in: links
- Cablenewsers sked all-night live coverage of hurricane.
- MSNBC video trickery makes NY anchors appear to be in Tampa.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Profile: Dana Perino. E.D. Hill resurfaces. Q&A: Megyn Kelly.
- John Roberts and Kyra Phillips: together again.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC hosts featured in Democratic campaign ad.
- August: FNC holds top ten, MSNBC Olympics bump, CNN sinks.
- Bright ideas to save CNN. Jamjoom to CNN. Weekend numbers.
- Video: Kilmeade goes behind the scenes at Hannity. Uh-oh.
- After years in exile, Peggy Noonan now a Fox News contributor.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg on a growing realization of NY Times bias.
Monday Links and Open Thread
08/27/12 00:10 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Does the extremist label fit Mitt?
- Friday’s numbers: Hannity-Crowley-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- VIdeos: Tours of FNC's Tampa hub via Kilmeade and MacCallum.
- Q&A: Chris Wallace, Shannon Bream, Neil Cavuto, The Rev.
- Profile: Megyn Kelly. Heather Nauert goes back to WNYW.
- Isaac sends cablnewsers away from Tampa to New Orleans.
- Greta: Why did CNN push their number one host off the air?
- Chozik: CNN has a new ratings ploy...airing reruns of HBO shows!
- Collins: Is CNN desperate for its own ‘game change’? (via ATCNN)
Friday Links and Open Thread
08/24/12 00:07 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is the USA a bully?
- Thursday’s numbers: Laura-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Zurawik: FNC was right to reveal name of ex-SEAL author.
- Video: Geraldo’s producer a witness to Empire State shooting.
- Q&A: Bret Baier, Kyra Phillips. Video: Chris Matthews with Leno.
- Group to FNC: Stop featuring ‘radical homosexual’ Besen.
- Bashir gets makeover: new set and graphics...with more blue.
- Video: Sparks fly as Cooper cross-examines Wasserman-Schultz.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
08/23/12 00:55 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The ‘war on women’ vs the economy.
- Wednesday’s numbers: Laura-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Cavuto: FBN convention coverage that will ‘drive O’Reilly crazy’.
- Shock FNC exposé: frumpy men, hyper-feminine women! (v/TVN)
- CNN’s newest reality show star: Morgan Spurlock. Flashback.
- Frum: Bright ideas to save cable news. CNN’s convention app.
- Video: Bryan and Bryan vs Brian. Video: Maddow with Letterman.
- Friedersdorf: Media trip over skinny-dip. Kaus: The MSNBC effect.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
08/22/12 00:12 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Bias in academia?
- Tuesday’s numbers: Laura-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Shocker! Think Progress caught lying about Fox News.
- Your stimulus dollars at work: buying commercials on MSNBC!
- Q&A: Melissa Francis, Krystal Ball, Sandra Smith.
- Profile: Liz Claman. Paradiso: Biases abound in business media.
- FNC convention coverage schedule. Behind the scenes at Now.
- Monday’s numbers: Laura-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3. Weekend numbers.
Friday Links and Open Thread
08/17/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is there bad blood at NBC’s Today?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Christopher: Touré won’t apologize. Video: Touré apologizes.
- Video: Neil Cavuto spars with Don Imus part one, part two.
- Truther Touré M.I.A. Kerrey accepts Fox News debate invite.
- Reports: Romney camp in discussions with MSNBC over attack.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC’s n-word usage echoes the Nazis. More.
- ICN: What can explain CNN’s hasty reinstatement of Zakaria?
- MSNBC DC under construction? Convention plans: HLN, CNN.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
08/16/12 00:08 Filed in: links
- Lean Forward: N-word airs during racial attack on Romney.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- That didn’t take long: CNN lifting Zakaria suspension.
- Bercovici: MSNBC abandons even a fig leaf of neutrality.
- Lean Forward: Impartial MSNBC journalists to anchor conventions.
- VIdeo: Bill O’Reilly talks books etc with Imus part one, part two.
- Audio: Chris Wallace on palling around w/George Clooney (v/TVN).
- NPR: CNN seeks new direction. MSNBC journalism: self-promotion?
- Dillon: New CNN graphics look like a parody of Onion News Network.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
08/15/12 00:21 Filed in: links
- Steve Harrigan exclusive video: Eyewitness to massacre.
- Soledad insists: ‘I don’t think I show bias in my tv show’.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Video: Megyn Kelly breaks down over graphic Syria footage.
- FNC’s Brit Hume praised...on MSNBC! Ainsley’s big news.
- Somerby: Tuesday was a night of cable news stupidification.
- Video: S-bomb deployed on FNC. New CNN Newsroom graphics.
- Rothman: CNN is getting a bum rap—they’re really non-partisan.
- Zurawik: Lame Zakaria defenses enable debasement of journalism.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
08/14/12 00:11 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Disney headscarf decision spurs lawsuit.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier. Weekend numbers.
- False, unverified Fox smear finally pulled after 3 days. Flashback.
- The place for politics? As VP news breaks viewers desert MSNBC!
- Caught on tape: impartial CNN journo uses blue blog talking points.
- Fareed Zakaria defends himself as more allegations surface.
- Lean Forward: Should MSNBC let active Democrats host shows?
- Candy Crowley on hosting Presidential debate: ‘And I am a girl’.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg asks what’s happened to Andrea Mitchell.
Monday Links and Open Thread
08/13/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is Ryan getting a fair shake from the media?
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- Somerby: Rachel Maddow crops, cuts, and serves up the stupid.
- Detrich: CNBC ratings doldrums. Kanaval: Too much bratty Cramer.
- Video: Dana Perino and Imus re The Five etc. Hume snags Ryan.
- The cure for a floundering CNN? How about reality shows?! (via ICN)
- New FNC 2012 election iPad app. Hot & Not: CNN, FNC, Zakaria, etc.
- Byrnes: Zakaria stole from me too! Greta: DId someone steal from ICN?
Friday Links and Open Thread
08/10/12 00:18 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is this election about freedom vs free stuff?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: Kirsten Powers vs Judy Miller on the Lolo Jones flap.
- George Clooney pals around with Chris Wallace.
- Zakaria pulls a Barnicle: suspended by Time and CNN.
- Video: Red Eye Halftime Report erupts over street cams.
- Bret Baier special tonight: Cities Going Broke.
- Today’s Fox News pseudo-controversy. Richard Lui honored.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
08/09/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Greta posts an offer to lawyer behind frivolous lawsuit.
- Q&A: Shannon Bream on covering the conventions (via TVN).
- Lean Forward: MSNBC to air Obama, Romney docs.
- MSNBCers perform in ‘cheap, fatuous’ Ferrell flick.
- Video: John Stossel, Juan Williams with Don Imus.
- Today’s outrage; more. Alan still gets hate mail.
- CNN not up on its heavy metal. O’Donnell tops Greta...sort of.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
08/08/12 00:25 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The difference between Sandra and Rachel.
- Tuesdays numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Miller: CNBC ratings sink as they abandon core audience.
- David Zurawik: When you own the candy store...
- Video: Camerota responds to phony Olympics ‘controversy’.
- Pete Snyder to FNC. Today’s (frivolous) lawsuit.
- Video Q&A: Melissa Francis part one, two, three. Q&A: Wolf Blitzer.
- Gay rights thrive at FNC? Profile: Thomas Roberts. Coop honored.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
08/07/12 12:05 Filed in: links
- The FIve video: Just how lame is Aaron Sorkin’s Newsroom?
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Shep 1-2-3.
- CNN hits bottom as primetime sinks to 20-year low.
- Time Warner pays hefty fees to renew Fox News affiliation.
- Somerby: Rachel Maddow doctors quotes to spread hate.
- The key to cable news success (via ICN). Weekend numbers.
- Q&A: Melissa Francis. AOL: You’ve got Kimberly Guilfoyle.
- CNN: odd man out? Today’s apology; analysis. The grills return.
- On The Five, Beckel tongue-tied over ‘free/pre-pussy’: video clip.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg on media non-coverage of economic study.
Friday Links and Open Thread
07/27/12 00:11 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Hollywood’s obsession with anti-heroes.
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- In Cycle Q&A, Touré non-denial denies his trutherism.
- As ratings plummet, CNN chief Jim Walton to resign.
- Video: Ed Henry talks 2012 politics with Don Imus.
- Q&A: FBN’s Lou Dobbs, Jeff Flock. Mika in Sweden.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Survey sez: MSNBC viewers are different than FNC viewers!
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
07/25/12 00:12 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Who questioned America’s leadership?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Ed Schultz’s wife battles ovarian cancer. Q&A: Mark Lamont Hill.
- CNN hires Victor Blackwell. Piers Tonight to air from London.
- Videos: Don Imus talks with Kirsten Powers and Bob Beckel.
- Somerby: MSNBC’s Hayes abides by the first rule of Fight Club.
- Video: Jason Chaffetz and O’Reilly clash over federal firearms laws.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
07/24/12 00:31 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Are movies culpable for real-life violence?
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- FNC tops Colorado coverage; viewers flee MSNBC.
- Up is down. Weekend numbers. Dobbs over CNBC.
- Soledad’s ruminations. More King’s things. Today’s oops.
- ICN to Joe: Apologize and move on; Joe does the latter.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg on Brian Ross’s blunder and more.
Monday Links and Open Thread
07/23/12 00:07 Filed in: links
- The Five video: In hot water over hot coals.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- CNBC lays off staff, sets slate of primetime reality shows.
- Controversy swirls over Scarborough autism crack.
- Rothman: Hayes skews facts to demean Ailes and Fox.
- Video: Larry King with Don Imus part one, part two.
- Howard Kurtz Q&A: Chris Wallace. Profile: Jeanine Pirro.
- CNN coverage of Kazakhstan, brought to you by...Kazakhstan!
Friday Links and Open Thread
07/20/12 00:12 Filed in: links
- Video: Why Neil Cavuto says take nothing for granted.
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Cablers change skeds for CO shooting; HLN coverage.
- Video: Jenna Lee talks to Imus about anchoring on FNC.
- Charisma is what makes Dana Perino Fox’s newest star.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
07/19/12 00:18 Filed in: links
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- 30 Rock restructure: MSNBCNBC both now part of NBC News.
- Another impartial MSNBC journalist proves to be...you guessed it.
- Video: Imogen Lloyd Webber with Don Imus part one, part two.
- Obama’s war on Fox. CNN brags we’re number one...in Kenya!?
- Video: Zimmerman interview stirs reactions, emotional and hateful.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
07/18/12 00:10 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Why all the grousing over outsourcing?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: Imogen Lloyd Webber no longer with MSNBC.
- Hannity snags first interview with Trayvon Martin killer.
- VIdeo: McShane and Bove clash over LIBOR scandal.
- Coop 360 on stage. Q&A: Tamron Hall. Today’s oops!
- Matthews: Somebody’s perfect! Hoaxter dupes MSNBC.
- Profile: Mika’s escape from New York. Harris-Perry’s place.
- Video: Is Media Matters linked to an Obama Super PAC?
- Lawrence O’Donnell gets in a twitter spat with Noel Sheppard.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
07/17/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is ‘fair share’ really ‘must share’?
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Surprise! Impartial MSNBC journalist not so impartial after all.
- Debunked: Russell Simmons smear of Sean Hannity.
- Video: Laura Ingraham with Don Imus. Weekend numbers.
- Why MSNBC and Microsoft split up. Larry King resurfaces.
- Byers: Is CNN shedding its ‘straight news’ straightjacket? Analysis.
Monday Links and Open Thread
07/16/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Can Anthony Weiner make a comeback?
- Friday’s numbers: Hannity-Juan Williams-The Five 1-2-3.
- It’s not just Lou Dobbs: Melissa Francis also beats CNBC.
- Video: Don Imus gets a little snippy with Sally Kohn.
- Hot & Not: NewsCore, The Five, MSNBC, Krugman, etc.
- After 16 years, msnbc.com will disappear...but only temporarily.
Friday Links and Open Thread
07/13/12 00:25 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Does NPR want you to feel green guilt?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- it’s not my fault, blame it on...Fox News. Yeah, that’s the ticket!
- Profile: Arthel Neville. Coop completes crib conveyance.
- The view from Huck’s audience. Laurie Dhue almost resurfaces.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
07/12/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Barack Obama, one singular sensation.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Lean forward: Andrea Mitchell hits bottom, scratches.
- Outrage: ‘journalist’ vilifies Cavuto with obscene racial slur.
- The hidden key to The Five’s success: social media.
- Profile: Ed Henry. Q&A: Chris Hayes. Bloomberg bundles.
- Videos: John Stossel and Martha MacCallum with Don Imus.
- The lessons of SCOTUSgate. Today’s outrageous outrage!
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
07/11/12 00:55 Filed in: links
- The Five videos: Year one celebration part one, part two.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Hannity 1-2-3.
- NBC divorcing Microsoft; msnbc.com to be nbcnews.com.
- Coop’s coming out was meticulously planned in advance.
- High Five: Q&As with tvnewser, mediaite, zap2it.
- High Five: One year in, ratings, spirits, and profits soar.
- Glenn who? The Five ratings up 45% over predecessor.
- Video: Juan Williams with Imus. Insider video: Lou Dobbs.
- Plaintiff suing Rachel Maddow wants Judge removed.
- Kernan and Faber: CNBC’s heart. Krugman zings CNBC.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
07/10/12 00:29 Filed in: links
- Video: Why Neil Cavuto says ‘I don’t have time...’
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Even without Dobbs, Dobbs tops CNBC. Weekend numbers.
- Farmer: A CNN turnaround plan. Frightening flashback.
- CJR list cites Harris-Perry. Q&A: Chris Hayes, Sanjay Gupta.
- Video: Neil Cavuto talks to Les Gold of Hardcore Pawn.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg on Obama’s treatment by the media.
Monday Links and Open Thread
07/09/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- Friday’s numbers: The Five-Laura-John Roberts 1-2-3.
- Will The Cycle be unbroken? Plummets to all-time low.
- Video: Shep with Erin Andrews on her move to Fox Sports.
- Q&A: Cavuto, Chuck Todd. Judgment for Maddow: legal fees.
- Little-viewed cable channel receives unwanted recognition.
- Kurtz crumbles. CNN teams w/facebook. Sambolin’s pricey crib.
- Hot & Not: HBO, Joe and Mika, Coop, Re-Cycle, etc.
- Video: The Five’s seven assemble part one, part two, part three.
- Anatomy of a blunder, and why it was smart to trust Megyn Kelly.
Friday Links and Open Thread
07/06/12 00:02 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Cool, fool, or tool?
- Will The Cycle be unbroken? Thursday ep scratched in demo.
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-MonicaCrowley-The Five 1-2-3.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-TheFive-JohnRoberts 1-2-3.
- Video: Bob Beckel zings ‘that show on MSNBC...ReCycle’.
- The Cycle stole more from The Five than its format.
- Somerby: Maddow’s mendacity marches on.
- Video: Are voters exhausted with campaign coverage?
- Molloy: What’s wrong with CNN...and what’s right.
- Kitty Pilgrim resurfaces. Inside MSNBC’s signature series.
- In an Ohio bar, Barack Obama gets an idea for a new mandate.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
07/05/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Mayor Bloomberg’s hot-dog hypocrisy.
- Again!? Tuesday’s The Five #1 in all cable news w/25-54.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-OutOfWork-The Five 1-2-3.
- HBO scuttles Ailes flick, cites CNN as reason! Analysis.
- Dobbs/Kudlow rivalry revived? Why is Maddow so strange?
- HBO targets FNC’s Roger Ailes...with the help of Joe and Mika!
- Video: Megyn Kelly talks to wounded warriors part one, part two.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
07/03/12 00:45 Filed in: links
- Video: Anti-Beckel protest demonstration at Fox News HQ.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Baier 1-2-3.
- MSNBC celebrates our national holiday. Weekend numbers.
- Will The Cycle be unbroken? A distant third to Studio-B.
- Somerby: Why is ‘Saint Maddow’ so baldly dishonest?
- Gun-shy CNN reluctant to report Andy Griffith’s passing.
- Video: Jenna Lee with US hero Sgt Travis Mills (h/t Mediaite).
- Dobbs again tops CNBC; more; Out of Work special: 9:00 pm.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg on Howard Kurtz, Media Matters, etc.
- Lauren Green in Orem. Alan’s mailbox. Coop spurs navel-gazing.
Monday Links and Open Thread
07/02/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- Friday’s numbers: Laura-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Reese’s piece: What cablenews ratings predict for 2012 election.
- Somerby: Kurtz’s Reliable an hour of misdirection. Coop’s out.
- Geraldo to air from Jerusalem. iReport’s premature proclamation.
- Video: Cavuto exposes a traitor at FBN. Q&A: Big Ed’s vacation.
Friday Links and Open Thread
06/29/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is Obamacare really free?
- Thursday’s numbers: SCOTUS-Laura-Hannity 1-2-3.
- SCOTUS: FNC’s 3 million tops CNN+MSNBC combined.
- Ten cablenews shows that shouldn’t have been cancelled.
- Greta: People are going overboard about a harmless error.
- Profile: Melissa Francis. Video: John King abdicates.
- Willie Geist, broadcast network news anchor?!?
- The Hill: Fox News legal analysts ‘the most professionally accurate’.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
06/28/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- Wednesday’s numbers: Hannity-JuanWilliams-Baier 1-2-3.
- Publius: CNBC ratings crash as FBN surges? Video Q&A: Shep.
- Video: Cavuto interviews Murdoch part one, part two, part three.
- Somerby: Dishonest Maddow could learn from Soledad O’Brien.
- Health care cable news confusion. FNC speaks. More. And more.
- Breaking The Cycle: ratings disaster, topped by 5:00 am F&F First.
- News Corp’s split decision. Gasparino another Pulitzer wannabe?
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
06/27/12 00:11 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Previewing the Obamacare ruling.
- Tuesday’s numbers: Laura-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Cavuto to interview Murdoch live. Profile: Melissa Francis.
- Q2 program ranker. The Cycle sagged on opening day.
- ICN: Opinionaters aren’t the magic bullet for CNN’s slump
- Rolling Stone rolls out the superlatives: yep, a Maddow profile.
- Q2: Piers Morgan’s ratings are the lowest ever for CNN at 9:00 pm.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
06/26/12 00:31 Filed in: links
- Byers: What’s wrong at CNN?
- The Five video: Why all that hype over The Newsroom?
- Monday’s numbers: Laura-Baier-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- The worst cable news shows ever? How quickly we forget.
- Fox News secures its HQ for the RNC. Weekend numbers.
- Video: The Judge on why killings are far worse than leaks.
- Poor: NYT Hayes hype misrepresented his dismal ratings.
- High anxiety at Time-Warner: CNN craters at 21-year low.
- Q2: FNC holds top 13 slots; MSNBC down double digits.
- CNN and HLN play musical anchors; Kyung Lah to L.A.
- Somerby: Confusion and contradictions rampant on MSNBC.
- CNBC sinks to 7-year low. Bloomberg’s Pulitzer pretense.
- Greg Burke: the prequel. News Corp headed to Splitsville?
Monday Links and Open Thread
06/25/12 00:45 Filed in: links
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Shep/10p-Hannity/Shep/9p 1-2-3.
- Sandusky verdict: Fox News tops MSNBCNNHLN combined.
- Video: Shannon Bream goes ‘over the edge’ for Spec Olympics.
- The Cycle: Dinner party conversation...without the conversation?
- Somerby: Who taught Hayes how to talk? Today’s Hayes hype.
- Trefis: Time-Warner must take action to reverse CNN slump.
- VIdeo: Juan Williams with Don Imus part one, part two.
- Campbell Brown resurfaces (via TVN). A day with The Rev.
- The Times gushes over Newsroom to make excuses for CNN.
- Hot & Not: Malveaux, The Cycle, Andrea Mitchell, Maddow, etc.
Friday Links and Open Thread
06/22/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Why defacing currency is the rage in Hollywood.
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Cable beats broadcast: Mr Bill again tops The Bieb.
- Journo suspended for racial crack on MSNBC about Romney & Fox.
- CNN is undisputed #1 news channel...in the Arabic Middle-East.
- Q&A: Cheryl Casone on Moody’s. Insider video: Melissa Francis.
- ICN: Forget their self-serving jive; MSNBC now has no news brand.
- In Soledad’s world, she’s made Starting Point appointment viewing.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
06/21/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- Cable beats broadcast: Bill O’Reilly tops Justin Bieber!
- The Five: Wednesday’s most-watched 5pm hour on all cable.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- MSNBC’s 3pm show:
The FiveThe Cycle, featuring a truther. - Video: Impartial MSNBC journalist rules for WH on ExecPriv.
- Video: Ed Henry with Imus on the Fast and Furious flap.
- CNBC and Jim Cramer under fire for facebook fiasco. More.
- Videos: Bret Baier and Bill O’Reilly zing (MS)NBC.
- Peters: Fox & Friends reaps ratings as controversy swirls.
- Preview: Dr Marc Siegel interviews Ann Romney about MS.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
06/20/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- Video: Neil Cavuto’s epic takedown of Lawrence O’Donnell.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Somerby: Maddow’s latest con game is especially dishonest.
- Cable news swells gather for breast cancer charity fund-raiser.
- Video: The Judge on Exec Privilege: they can’t have it both ways.
- Video: Mike Baker talks with Imus about national security leaks.
- Another bright idea for CNN. Hannity edit under scrutiny.
- MSNBC hires S.E. Cupp, leaves announcement to Comedy Central!
- ICN: Andrea Mitchell is well on her way to destroying her reputation.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
06/19/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is The America’s Cup for the birds?
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Bill O’Reilly receiving hate mail over his immigration stance.
- Dobbs tops CNBC. CNN’s Silver promoted. Weekend numbers.
- Rothman: Mitchell ‘response’ another nail in the credibility coffin.
- Video: Andrea Mitchell gives no apology, explanation, or defense.
- ICN: Latest deceptive MSNBC clip worse than Zimmerman edit.
- Scammers create fake foxnews.com to hawk dangerous diet plan.
- Scott Brown: I won’t be part of a debate sponsored by MSNBC.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg takes issue with Donaldson and Lemon.
- Video: The Five with some behind-the-scenes from Fox Fan Night.
Monday Links and Open Thread
06/18/12 00:29 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The legacy of criminal/victim Rodney King.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- MSNBC viewers outraged over the thought of MSNBCupp.
- Video: The droning about drones results in a correction.
- Adam Housley’s night in the ER. MSNBC’s Meghan: pot-head.
- CNN rebranding its noon report as Newsroom: International.
- MSNBC 3pm will have rotating co-hosts, just like...what again?
- Video: Harvey Weinstein talks politics and feel-good movies.
- Q&A: Melissa Francis; Joe and Mika; Don Lemon; Alex Wagner.
- Alisyn Camerota reveals: ‘I’m Bi’ Politifact rates Matthews’s latest.
- ICN: Touré choice no surprise from today’s news-phobic MSNBC.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
06/16/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- Lean forward: Will MSNBC give a truther the 3:00pm slot?
- Video: Fox’s Shannon Bream to go ‘over the edge’.
- Reliable Sources videos: The post-Watergate press and more.
- News Watch video: A rough media week for President Obama.
- Bill’s pitch. Sunday talkers: preview, tip sheet, HuffPo recap.
- Sunday special: Gerri Willis covers the Greek elections.
- Video: Neil Cavuto’s Father’s Day thoughts. Advice from Dad.
Friday Links and Open Thread
06/15/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is a welfare vice ban the best stimulus?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: MSNBC splices bus explosions into Romney bus tour!
- Zurawik: Was Malkin/Williams clash cable madness or great tv?
- Q&A: Triathlete Jenna Lee, LA Kings fan Liz Claman.
- Livestation to bring European news channels to US computers.
- Video: Chris Wallace explains his run-in with the law.
- Preview of Friday special: Fox Files—The Enemy Within.
- Youtube plans give ray of hope to CNN and Current.
- Video: MSNBC’s Meghan talks politics...with Imus on FBN.
- How is it CNN has awful ratings but pulls in record profits?
- Venomous ambusher Jesse Watters’s latest victim speaks out.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
06/14/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Bob Beckel loses it over tubs.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- FNC revives Fox Files with in-depth probe of Fort Hood case.
- Chris Wallace Arrested!! Umm...no he wasn’t. Roasted Candy.
- Xtopher: Conservatism wins every argument on...Morning Joe?!?
- Video: Bob Beckel talks with Imus and takes a shot at Malkin.
- Massing: Dumb & Dumber—How low can CNN sink? (v/Mediaite)
- Poor: Wagner’s Now doesn’t break the mold, it replicates it.
- ICN: CNN explanations of King reassignment are unconvincing.
- Video: FNC contributors clash—Juan Williams vs Michelle Malkin.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
06/13/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3. Q&A: Behar.
- Video: Shep ridicules CNN’s low-rated Casey Anthony ‘interview’.
- CNN cancels John King USA, replaces with...more Situation Room.
- Come see the softer side of Piers. CNBC and Yahoo team up.
- Somerby: FNC vs MSNBC face-off. Dana’s image-bending lingo.
- Flip, meet Flop: Big Ed condemns ‘Stop Rush’ campaign he promoted!
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
06/12/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Does Amber still have a crush on Obama?
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3. Now hits bottom.
- Q&A: Liz Claman and her LA Kings; Joy Behar. Weekend numbers.
- Surprise! MSNBC’s Repub hated all GOP candidates...except one.
- ICN: Phil Griffin’s jab at MSNBC news anchors bodes ill for them.
- Maloney: Why in the world are radio suits taking Geraldo national?
- Lawsuit vs Jessie Jackson alleges liason with FNC contributor.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg on what Chris Matthews admitted.
Monday Links and Open Thread
06/11/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Howard Dean likens Romney to Ahmadinejad.
- Friday’s numbers: Laura-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Rothman: With D-Rat gone, MSNBC completes its hard left turn.
- Profile: Dana Perino—pundit, entrepreneur, and mentor.
- Video: Gretchen Carlson on The View part one, part two.
- Current hires another cast-off: Joy Behar. Video: Hayes on Today.
- Hot & Not: Newscore, D-Rat, CNN, North, etc. Geraldo goes national.
- Ratigan: I left MSNBC to crusade in new ways. Yeah, that’s the ticket!
Friday Links and Open Thread
06/08/12 00:36 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Has Hollywood turned anti-dwarf?
- Thursday’s numbers: Laura-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Kiran Chetry remembers her first time.
- CNN mulling big changes; a sign of desperation?
- At the Up w/Hayes book party: Phil Griffin, Chris Hayes.
- Q&A: Jenna Lee, Melissa Francis. Profile: Anna Kooiman.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
06/07/12 00:59 Filed in: links
- Audio: FNC contributors clash - Sally Kohn vs Michelle Malkin.
- VIdeo: Barney Frank gets snippy w/Melissa Francis pt one, pt two.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Somerby: Rachel Maddow goes to Nam! Q&A: Client No. 9.
- Video: Lt Col Peters says leaks won’t stop until people go to jail.
- ICN: Is Ailes thinking long-term about whether FNC needs AP?
- Controversy swirls around Oliver North column on foxnews.com.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
06/06/12 00:29 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Lessons of the Wisconsin recall.
- New roles for Michael Clemente, John Moody at FNC.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Zurawik: The biggest loser in the recall was cable news.
- Greta has some clarifications for David Zurawik.
- You won’t believe who wants to host a show on Fox News.
- CNBC duped. Q&A: Ed Schultz (via TVN), Roland Martin.
- Video: Juan Williams with Imus on politics, Newt, and more.
- Video: Chris Wallace on GMA. CNN’s Bourdain moonlights.
- Byers: The worst night ever on cable news. ICN: However...
- Schultz bummed over recall. Top Big Ed election-night tweets.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
06/05/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: Legal panel assesses lawsuit against Weather Channel.
- Q&A: Charlie Gasparino. Joe’s blog withering on the vine?
- MSNBC digital reorganizes (via ICN). Weekend numbers.
- Videos: Bill O’Reilly on Good Morning America and on F&F.
- The Five: more popular than Jon Stewart or Stephen Colbert?
- Guess who’s going to the big WWE Pay per View spectacular?
- Viideo: Angie Harmon on Rizzoli & Isles and Stand Up to Cancer.
- Zurawik: Schultz performed a public service. Total recall coverage.
- Factor video: Will network morning shows affect the 2012 election?
Monday Links and Open Thread
06/04/12 00:42 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Sarah Jessica Parker is on the Obama train.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-TheFive 1-2-3-4.
- Bashir browbeats Russert, and an ICN prediction comes true.
- Greta: If you can’t beat him, smear him.
- Q&A: Janice Dean, Melissa Francis (more), Steve Krakauer.
- Profile: Chris Jansing. Melissa Harris-Perry at Wellesley.
- Video: Imus with Melissa Francis about her new show and more.
- Times op-ed calls out O’Donnell for anti-Mormon bias. More.
- MSNBC ‘clarifies’ Big Ed’s role at the WI Democratic convention.
- Behind the Juan Williams/Newt Gingrich debate confrontation.
- The Times is all atwitter over CNN’s celebrity chef weekend show.
- Hot & Not: Blitzer, Banfield, Berman, Bourdain, Hayes, Ailes, etc.
Friday Links and Open Thread
06/01/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is the government spying on Nebraska ranchers?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Melissa Francis: 25 things you don’t know about me.
- FNC producer will stay put. Video: Alex Wagner on Today.
- ICN: What have we learned about the ever-evolving job offer?
- Lean forward: MSNBC host to speak at Democratic convention.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg calls Dan Rather comments ‘delusional’.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
05/31/12 00:30 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Bloomberg’s genius soda pop scheme.
- ICN: Why CNN is really stuck this time.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Turner CEO whistles past the primetime graveyard (via TVN).
- Funny, no one complained about MSNBC’s anti-Romney video.
- Somerby: The ‘world’s dumbest person’ is on MSNBC.
- Fox & Friends First surges as its competitors collapse.
- Lou Dobbs is closing the gap with CNBC’s Kudlow.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Grade school bullying incident still haunts Juliet Huddy.
- Oliver North appears on tonight’s Auction Kings. More.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
05/30/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Does a college degree cost more than its worth?
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Bream (for Baier) 1-2-3.
- May 2012: MSNBC down double digits, FNC still on top.
- CNN cries Mayday! Worst primetime monthly ratings in 20+ years!
- The key to curing CNN’s ratings slump: fire the meteorologists!
- FBN extends live line-up, adds Melissa Francis, moves Cavuto.
- Did Fox & Friends cross the line? (Link updated with response from FNC VP Bill Shine.) Zurawik: Rotten to the core.
- Fareed Zakaria at Mackinac Island. Weekend numbers.
- Berman to CNN; analysis. Kelly Evans to Worldwide Exchange.
- Video: Callous comments from Up with Hayes debated on Hannity.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
05/29/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Entitlement nation? Today’s firing demand.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- More than half the cablenews coverage of Trump is on...MSNBC!
- Zurawik: It’s about time someone finally called out Trump!
- Video: Impartial MSNBC news anchor goes ballistic on guest.
- Q&A: Tamron Hall, CNN’s Steve Krakauer. Zakaria at Harvard.
- CNN hires celebrity chef, a harbinger of more ‘lifestyle shows’.
- Margaret Hoover: Why I left Fox. CNN contributor a swatting target.
- Hot & Not: Luke Russert, Roger Ailes, msnbc.com, HLN, and more.
- ICN: Why did NBC’s Today throw one of their own under the bus?
- Zurawik: Hayes comments ‘pseudo-intellectual vanity’ at its worst.
- Up and down w/Hayes? Defended callous comment, now apologizes.
Friday Links and Open Thread
05/25/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Why is abstinence an alternative lifestyle?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Somerby: Where is CNN’s eye on the media? Today’s oops.
- Videos: Fleet Week in New York City. Newt to (MS)NBC?
- Daytime Emmys reduced to airing on HLN...or vice-versa.
- Frank Luntz Friday special. Jon Stewart: Roger Ailes is correct.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
05/24/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- The Five video: How can we control annoying kids in theaters?
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Shafer: The party’s over for cable news...they’ve peaked!
- MSNBC wants to buy Microsoft’s share of msnbc.com. Analysis.
- Tammy Bruce joke taken seriously by desperate Media Matters.
- It’s official: Hannity signs multi-year contract with Fox News.
- Profs defend surveys; FNC responds. Salon lambasts little Luke.
- Video: Kilmeade + guardsman vs ‘Knockouts’ part one, part two.
- BBC host: Piers Morgan taught me how to hack a phone.
- Video: O’Reilly w/Letterman part one, part two. Joe on The View.
- Video: Chris Matthews gets snippy when asked about his leg thrill.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
05/23/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Who decides what’s on or off the table?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Somerby: MSNBC’s sudden silence. More. Still more.
- Video: Kelly’s Court on Trayvon witnesses changing stories.
- CNN co-founder: I never believed the days would come...
- Liz Claman money tips. Q&A: Greg Burke, Lola Ogunnaike.
- Ratigan: Solyndra talk is forbidden here. Cablers convene.
- Casey Stegall to Dallas. Jim Cramer’s facebook flub.
- Video: Alan Colmes unimpressed by O’Reilly exposé of OWS.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
05/22/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- Video: Bill O’Reilly on The Five again calls OWS ‘terrorists’.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Janice Dean at the Race to Erase MS. Weekend numbers.
- HLN skeds Evening Express. Ouch! CNN hits
1520-year low. - Bill O’Reilly to drop by on The Five today. Roger Ailes at OU.
- Video: Juan Williams with Don Imus on Cory Booker and more.
- Q&A: Impartial journalist Andrea Mitchell leans forward (via ICN).
- Video: Bill O’Reilly relates his close encounter with OWS protester.
Monday Links and Open Thread
05/21/12 00:30 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Were the media fooled by the Occupiers?
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier/Greta (tie) 1-2-3.
- Video: The Donald on Arsenio, Bain Capital, and more.
- Q&A: Molly Henneberg with new daughter Jacquelyn; Sandra Smith and Cheryl Casone on the Facebook IPO. Audio Q&A: Roger Ailes.
- Progressive praises Zakaria’s GPS. Contessa Brewer resurfaces.
Friday Links and Open Thread
05/18/12 00:20 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Will Smith speaks out on taxes.
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Shep 1-2-3.
- Video: Bill O’Reilly with Rachel Ray part one, part two.
- Videos: Kilmeade and Doocy take the tough mudder challenge.
- CNN to probe junk science claims it previously promoted.
- Larry King Now debuts this summer. Q&A: Big Ed Schultz.
- CNBC revamping Maria Bartiromo’s WSJ Report? Todd triumphs.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
05/17/12 00:27 Filed in: links
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-TheFive 1-2-3-4.
- Cable beats broadcast: Fox & Friends tops CBS in 5 markets.
- Video: James Rosen’s unique interview of Bret Baier.
- Somerby: The Trayvon news MSNBC refuses to report.
- Biznets sked special coverage for Facebook IPO brouhaha.
- Two minutes of Red Eye leads O’Donnell to this. Flashback.
- Chris Wallace won on Jeopardy! Natal day wishes for Tucker.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
05/16/12 00:45 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is the WH revising history?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Piers plummets: lowest in 15 years. Weekend numbers.
- Cable newsers flock to Women in Media fete.
- How Beck bests Olbermann. Gasparino: Man of the Year.
- Faber didn’t lose on Jeopardy! The striking Erin Burnett.
- I’m ‘the conscience of Fox’, sez Geraldo to...Media Matters!?
- MSNBC: The Place for Badminton? Maddow lawsuit update.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
05/15/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- The Five video: President Obama grilled on The View.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- CNBC says ‘we’re smart!’ He lost on Jeopardy! Flashback.
- Videos: Chris & Lorraine Wallace on F&F and with Don Imus.
- Janice’s inspiring race. Jansing’s week. Q&A: Sandra Smith.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg on Newsweek’s Obama-as-saint cover.
Monday Links and Open Thread
05/14/12 01:20 Filed in: links
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- CNN eying Tapper, plans launch of ‘CNN Films’.
- Cablenewsers in Jeopardy! begins tonight.
- FishbowlDC mocks Neil Cavuto’s MS symptoms.
- Fox haters hacked off. Kiran Chetry resurfaces.
- Video: Sally Kohn with Don Imus part one, part two.
- Coop heads to Turkey. Video: Robin Meade, song stylist.
Friday Links and Open Thread
05/11/12 00:19 Filed in: links
- Video: Happy Mothers’ Day from The Five.
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta-TheFive 1-2-3-4.
- Video: Tamron Hall chews out GOP guest. More. Analysis.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg on the WaPo Romney bully story.
- Video: Washington Post Romney ‘bully’ exposé critiqued.
- Megyn Kelly and America Live leverage social media.
- Q&A: Stephanie Ruhle (v/ICN). Kelly Evans to London.
- Today’s oops...or a clever homage? Funny business?
- David Gregory watches MSNBC ‘during the day’.
- Video: O’Reilly zings Stelter; NY Times prints correction.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
05/10/12 00:17 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Words of advice for 2012 grads.
- FBN: Willis live 8pm on JPMorgan. Bream to anchor FNS.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- CNN’s Fareed Zakaria consultant on new Bill Maher show.
- VIdeo: Brian Kilmeade vs the obstacle course. Two much?
- CNN’s two big problems: Piers and Coop. Amanpour honored.
- Video: O’Reilly and Virginia AG discuss the Norfolk mob attack.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
05/09/12 00:12 Filed in: links
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Q&A: Eric Shawn. Video: More GOP propaganda from Fox!
- Burnett ratings: a downward slide. Video: FBNers ring the bell.
- Seaman: FNC too soft on Obama? Clayton and Natali: It’s a girl!
- Margaret Hoover to CNN. Campaign embeds face challenges.
- Videos: Mika w/Letterman, Erin Burnett w/Daly, Piers w/Conan.
- Lean Forward: MSNBC uses children in anti-Romney attack video.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
05/08/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Should we return Mt Rushmore to the Indians?
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Bret Baier re-ups at FNC through 2016. Weekend numbers.
- Novel by CNN’s Gupta headed to tv...on Time-Warner’s TNT.
- Tom Brokaw fairly fingers Fox’s Five. Jon Scott as MacGyver.
- Video: Beckel on politics, O’Reilly, etc w/Imus pt one, pt two.
- Profile: Jenna Lee. Q&A: Liz Claman. First CBS...now Kelly!
- Video: Bernard Goldberg on race, crime, and media paternalism.
- Jehmu Greene apologized by phone to Tucker (for this). More.
Monday Links and Open Thread
05/07/12 00:33 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Are 9/11 terror trials becoming a joke?
- Friday’s numbers: Laura-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Video: Ed Henry talks politics and more with Don Imus.
- Biznets’ Buffett buffet. Liz Claman’s investment advice.
- Meet the women of Fox Business. MSNBC: today’s oops.
- Soledad duped by fake Navy Seal? Burnett’s good Fortune.
- ABC and Univision announce semi-news channel for Latinos.
- CBS exec: We want Anderson Cooper as our full-time employee.
Friday Links and Open Thread
05/04/12 00:45 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The Life of Julia. CNBC: today’s oops.
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- CNN biz model a failure. Seven semi-bizarre ideas for CNN.
- News Corp inquiries: payback? Juan misses NPR. More.
- CNN vs MSNBC: Maddow’s mendacity, part quatre.
- Q&A: Liz Claman on travel and a Buffett/Gates exclusive.
- Fans erupt in frustration over CNN’s descent into irrelevancy.
- Shep’s bear-on-a-trampoline video: banned! Mole cashes in.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
05/03/12 00:13 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Politico takes a cheap shot at Fox News.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Were CNN’s email accounts hacked? Today’s oops.
- CNN fact-checks MSNBC: the clip Rachel Maddow didn’t play.
- Video: Tamara Holder with Imus on politics, John Edwards, etc.
- Profile: Laurie Dhue and her journey from addiction to recovery.
- MSNBC lets Alec Baldwin try out the anchor chair. Flashback.
- Furrowed brows at CNN Center as schedule changes don’t halt slide.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
05/02/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- Coincidence!? Three people fired for deceptive NBC edits.
- The Five video: Do the media romanticize Occupier violence?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Bloomberg wins channel placement dispute with Comcast.
- April program ranker: FNC holds top 13, Megyn up over 30%.
- CNN has fewer viewers than some newspapers have readers.
- Zero Hedge: Is CNBC cheering for its own demise?
- Andrea Mitchell makes a ‘we’ mistake. Coop droop.
- Video: Kirsten Powers hijacks Hannity panel to confront co-panelist.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
05/01/12 00:23 Filed in: links
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- April numbers: Fox News has top 13 cablenews programs.
- CNN sinks to decade-long lows. April spin: MSNBC, HLN.
- FNC May Day threat report debunked. Weekend numbers.
- Has MSNBC blackballed reporter who published exposés?
- Q&A: Stuart Varney. Hacking flap’s key targets.
- CNN vs MSNBC: CNN sides with...MSNBC!? However...
- Video: Bernard Goldberg on the re-emergence of Dan Rather.
Monday Links and Open Thread
04/30/12 00:14 Filed in: links
- Video: The Five at the Correspondents’ Dinner. Photos.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-The Five 1-2-3.
- HuffPo media list: CNN, MSNBC...here’s why no FNCers.
- Shep’s Bear Alerts spreading to CNN? Q&A: Sandra Smith.
- What’s in a slogan? Swells at WHCD. MSNBC throws a party.
Friday Links and Open Thread
04/27/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Take me out to the bawl game.
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- Bloomberg’s Margaret Brennan signs off...to join CBS News?
- Greta explains hate speech to Kimmel and Meghan McCain.
- Fox & Friends giving CBS broadcast a run for its money.
- VIdeo: Cavuto spars with Don Imus part one, part two.
- Six cablenewsers named to ‘out’ list. Q&A: Suze Orman (via ICN).
- VIdeos: FNC College Challenge winners; Laura & Bill rip MSNBC.
- VIdeo: Buchanan on leaving MSNBC. Cavuto’s producer to CNBC.
- ICN: O’Reilly 2007 comments impeach his Mitchell critique. However...
Thursday Links and Open Thread
04/26/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- The Five video: An uproar over farm chores.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- There were two identically deceptive NBC Zimmerman edits?!?
- Martha and Bill on a cruise for charity. Maria Bartiromo honored.
- Video: O’Reilly and Imus talk Beck, politics, etc part one, part two.
- VIdeos: Bill O’Reilly on F&F and CBS This Morning; The Rev with Fallon.
- MSNBC Trayvon coverage: Inflammatory, false, irresponsible, disgraceful!
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
04/25/12 00:41 Filed in: links
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Shep 1-2-3.
- FNC keeping up with Kardashians at Correspondents’ Dinner.
- Margaret Brennan exits Bloomberg; morning sked shake-up.
- Proud Papa Adam Housley. Q&A: Robin Meade part tres.
- Video: Rachel Maddow with Wendy Williams. FNC vs MSNBC.
- Report: Deceptive Zimmerman edit started at NBC affiliate.
- Police execute search warrant on mole hole, seize evidence.
- Video: Juan Williams with Don Imus on the Romney campaign.
- Megyn Kelly zings Jon Stewart: video. CNN’s Kepnes promoted.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
04/24/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3.
- Bill O’Reilly re-ups with FNC; new deal runs through 2016.
- Cablenewsers’ modest primary coverage. Weekend numbers.
- Profile: Peter Barnes. Duthiers to Nigeria. Molly’s maternity.
- Video: Martha MacCallum fights malaria. Q&A: Meade part deux.
- Doocy offers clarity. The women of CNBC. Swells gather for Time.
- VIdeo: Kilmeade drops the ball. Robert Reich vs Mr Bill O’Reilly.
- Did MSNBC fund-raising for Dems violate Senate rules? Flashback.
- VIdeo: Bernard Goldberg says Chris Matthews is obsessed with race.
Monday Links and Open Thread
04/23/12 00:55 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Professors praise US Occupy movement...in Iran.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Hannity-The Five 1-2-3-4.
- No correction aired for deceptive 911 edit. Gaines exits (MS)NBC.
- Hot & Not: O’Reilly, Hannity, Beckel. Q&A: Sanjay Gupta, Robin Meade.
- MSNBC’s Touré a racial profiler? Lawrence O’Donnell has charisma?
- Doocy’s conversational paraphrase becomes a ‘quote’. Update: surrender?
Friday Links and Open Thread
04/20/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Shep 1-2-3.
- MSNBC Journo-lister bewails ‘breaking news’ alerts (via ICN).
- Fox Business shakes up daytime sked; changes start Monday.
- Cable beats broadcast: Fox & Friends doubles CBS in key markets.
- Olbermann seen wandering aimlessly through Central Park.
- Profile: Melissa Harris-Perry. Shep and Eli return to Ole Miss.
- The $50 million defamation lawsuit that Maddow wants dismissed.
- Sherman: Is CNN’s news strategy obsolete? Speed kills (credibility).
Thursday Links and Open Thread
04/19/12 00:55 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Silver spoons and class warfare.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Bream jumps for Special Olympics. Salinas jumps to WDBJ.
- Jordan Sparks, CNN, and Jennifer Griffin’s children. More.
- Shocking Salon exposé: Sean Hannity is conservative!
- Liz Claman talks 1000 episodes, gives financial advice.
- HLN moves further from ‘headline news’. Q&A: Maddow.
- Contract violations by the ‘mole’ expose him to civil liability.
- Video: A salute to Dick Clark from Larry King...on Fox News!
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
04/18/12 00:34 Filed in: links
- The Five video: You mean there is no vast left-wing conspiracy?
- Breaking: O’Reilly and Hannity closing new deals with Fox News.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Kelly’s Court video: Did Ted Nugent comments violate the law?
- (MS)NBC signs ex-official of Mexico as ‘foreign policy analyst’.
- Current skeds weekly show hosted by sitting Dem politico.
- John Stossel in Powder Springs. Liz Claman’s 1K milestone.
- Zakaria’s reward? Cafferty contradiction. CNNi’s News Center.
- Hannity top cablenewser on Talkers ‘heavy hundred’ list (via TVN).
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
04/17/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- The Five video: A surprise guest rates Obama’s oil policy.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Fox ‘mole’ sinks Reliable Sources. Weekend numbers.
- CNBC counter-programs Lou Dobbs...with hockey games!
- Q: Who will hire Olbermann now? A: It won’t be tv news.
- Video: Is Roger Clemens being prosecuted or persecuted?
- Sandra Smith: tax tips. Gasparino: top twitter cable biznewser.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg on mixing politicos and news on cable.
Monday Links and Open Thread
04/16/12 00:35 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Mainstream media mockery of Mitt?
- A non-mole explains why he never wanted to be one.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Paying at the Pump-Baier 1-2-3.
- Hey Muto, you may be many things, but you’re not a mole.
- Auto website slams Eric Bolling...but there’s a catch.
- Melissa Francis: last minute tax tips . FBN breaks even.
- Media prepare for a self-hyped ‘trial of the decade’.
- Today’s apology. Rachel Maddow’s book reviewed.
- Hot & Not: Mika, MSNBC, moles, mockery, and mistakes.
- The mole was worried about being ‘blackballed’? Yeah, right.
Friday Links and Open Thread
04/13/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is Seinfeld’s ‘Elaine’ disagreeing with America?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Shep 1-2-3.
- Cable beats broadcast: Bill O’Reilly tops NBC primetime.
- Friday special: Paying at the Pump with Sarah Palin, Eric Bolling.
- Judge may recuse herself so husband’s partner can go on CNN?!?
- New Fast Money contributor ripped panelists as ‘monkeys’.
- CNN’s unedited epithets raise ethics questions. Profile: Maddow.
- Yes they call it a ‘jaw-dropping’ comment. Kennedy won’t settle.
- Video: Bret Baier rebuts Gingrich charges of Fox News favoritism.
- George Mason U: No, FNC wasn’t shilling for Romney or for the GOP.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
04/12/12 00:02 Filed in: links
- Rothman: MSNBC’s year of apologies.
- The Five video: Are stay at home moms truly respected?
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- The going rate for committing career suicide: $5,000. More.
- Five weeks: Bill tops Brian. Swells gather for ‘power’ fete.
- VIdeo: Chris Wallace remembers his father. FNS sets tribute.
- Goldberg: It’s time to stop kissing up to MSNBC’s race-baiter.
- Q&A: Gerri Willis on the links; video Q&A: John Stossel.
- Today’s apology. Yesterday’s pseudo-apology.
- Hell hath no fury like a Newt scorned. More. T.J.: Just teasing!
- Fox spox: Joe Muto, ‘main culprit’, is fired. ‘Possibly others’ to follow.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
04/11/12 00:35 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Harvard’s Obama 101. ICN’s Moles for Morons.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Cablenewsers named to ‘most powerful’ list. Big Ed to grill Joe.
- The double-secret Fox mole: that didn’t last long. FNC spox speaks.
- T.J. Holmes leaves BET, plans return to CNN? Santorum to CNN?
- Q&A: Mika, Sandra Smith (v/ICN). Video: Maddow w/Leno pt one, two.
- Silver: Up with Hayes, the bst cable news show since...Maddow.
- Treacher: First report from double-secret mole is underwhelming. More.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
04/10/12 01:23 Filed in: links
- The Five video: What’s behind Santorum’s decision?
- Monday’s numbers: Ingraham-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Bloomberg: Comcast discriminating against non-NBC channels.
- Paging Anderson Cooper: Who is the mole? Weekend numbers.
- FNC dominance continues: O’Reilly again tops NBC primetime.
- FBN milestone: Dobbs tops CNBC. Lisa Murphy quits Bloomberg.
- Was (MS)NBC’s ‘mistake’ part of a pattern? More. Gupta awarded.
- Chris Wallace statement on father’s passing. Geraldo’s remembrance.
Monday Links and Open Thread
04/09/12 01:19 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is the problem with fracking that it works?
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Shep-TheFive 1-2-3-4.
- Cable beats broadcast: Fox & Friends tops CBS mornings.
- Mika Brzezinski: another conflict of interest at MSNBC?
- MSNBC exhaustive investigation stuns the world this week.
- Status symbol: your own home studio. Harlow to CNN/NYC.
- CNN anchor quotes the f-word. Greta: Why shouldn’t she?
- Hot & Not: (MS)NBC, Olbermann, CNN, Heather, Taxmasters.
- Maddow exposé looks shady, but swells attend fete anyhow.
- Zurawik: even if Olbermann wins lawsuit vs Gore, he still loses.
Friday Links and Open Thread
04/06/12 00:18 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Can Americans understand a law professor?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- (MS)NBC probe blames a ‘seasoned’ producer. Update: Fired!
- Video: Megyn Kelly on the line between news and entertainment.
- Video: Obama gives a shout-out to Mika Brzezinski. Flashback.
- Videos: Bill O’Reilly with Jon Stewart, Piers with Carson Daly.
- Current’s countersuit quotes Keith: ‘Assassinate him, please’.
- Hinckley: Olby’s best bet...radio or the ‘net. Maddow tops list.
- Olby lawsuit disses Cenk. Courtney: It’s a girl. Q&A: Don Lemon.
- From the Dept of Headline Incongruity. MSNBC online ad strategy.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
04/05/12 00:23 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Should the government monitor facebook pages?
- Emails: Olbermann temper tantrum smashed glass on set.
- Least surprising news of the day: Olbermann sues Current.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Greta-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Video: Judge Nap rules on Eric Holder vs the 5th Circuit Court.
- Low ratings may get Current kicked off Time Warner...or not?
- ICN: MSNBC goes partisan, ensnares journalists. It began with Olbermann and Matthews. The first, unsuccessful attempt to turn dayside partisan.
- MSNBC’s Thomas Roberts airs HuffPost satire as real news!
- Video: Kilmeade and Doocy make a splash with Dara Torres.
- Profile: Neil Cavuto (pdf: scroll down). Q&A: Melissa Francis.
- Goodale: Media experts say Olbermann’s problems are self-made.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
04/04/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- The Five video: ‘Social Darwinism’ is the new talking point.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg says NBC’s apology is not enough.
- Fox News hires a new contributor: Santita Jackson. Flashback.
- Emails: Keith needed ‘Diva’ limos. TaxMasters stiffs cablenewsers.
- Profile: Robin Meade (v/ ICN). Q&A: Willie Geist. CNN’s Peabodies.
- Olbermann compares himself to $10 million dollar chandelier: video.
- Video: Debbie Wasserman Schultz w/Greta. NBC’s evasive apology.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
04/03/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- Video: Bret Baier interview with Jay Carney turns contentious.
- After O’Reilly Factor airing, NBC admits error in doctored 911 audio.
- The Five video: Send in the clowns...on the taxpayers’ dime.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-The Five (!)-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Video: S.E. Cupp offers best wishes to Keith Olbermann.
- Video: Bill O’Reilly fact-checks Brian Stelter. Heather hubbub resolved.
- MSNBC signature program announces landmark. Weekend numbers.
- Olbermann’s ‘silent treatment’: he wouldn’t even talk to his boss!
- Bercovici: What’s next for Olby...CNN? Lowry: Divorce—media-style.
- Simon: Olbermann is just one ironclad contract away from a new job.
- Q&A: Carl Cameron on the MD primary and staying fit; Rich Edson.
- Zurawik: Does anyone at Comcast care about journalistic standards?
- Video: Bernard Goldberg has a solution for Comcast’s (MS)NBC problem.
- Today’s deep (i.e. sick) thought. Tonight’s cablenews primary coverage.
Monday Links and Open Thread
04/02/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Juan Williams responds to Rush Limbaugh.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Audio: John Gibson reacts to the firing of Keith Olbermann.
- Burgeoning book battle begins (via ICN). Q&A: Rich Edson.
- Feldman: CNN’s Howard Kurtz tries too hard to knock Fox.
- Stelter: Critics of Keith fear retaliation. Maddow in Manchester.
- Hot & Not: The Rev, Olby, Thomas Roberts, MSNBC non-response.
- Video: Geraldo apologizes anew for hoodie heresy to Trayvon’s parents.
Friday Links and Open Thread
03/30/12 00:20 Filed in: links
- Current fires Olbermann! Olby responds. Current preps for battle.
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-TheFive 1-2-3-4.
- Again?! Bill O’Reilly on cable beats Brian Williams on NBC.
- Cablenews swells gather for Lemon-cohosted NLGJA fundraiser.
- Why didn’t last night’s Red Eye air? Explanation may be coming.
- Where’s Margaret Hoover? J$P asked FNC; spox confirmed: contract ended 12/2011, parties unable to come to terms on a new agreement.
- Forbes: If anyone can take on ESPN and win, it’s Roger Ailes.
- Juan Williams to receive honor for excellence in journalism.
- CNN Trayvon Martin special tonight. Maddow Q&A, w/Stewart.
- Impartial MSNBC ‘news anchor’ rips ‘ugly, dirty’ marriage group. More.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
03/29/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- ICN reviews Soledad’s Starting Point: ‘we shall see’.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Fox & Friends First more than doubles CNN+MSNBC combined.
- Margaret Carlson to ‘semi-respectable’ Sharpton: Stop it!
- Lean forward: Inexplicable omission in MSNBC report...or not?
- Judge: Lawsuit against CNN over captions will proceed.
- Brian Kilmeade emcees charity event for wounded warriors.
- Andrea Mitchell leans forward: ‘voter suppression’ scandal. More.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
03/28/12 00:20 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Controversy over Madonna and Molly.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta-TheFive 1-2-3-4.
- 2012 1Q program ranker: Fox News holds top 11 slots.
- MSNBC’s indefensible ellipses. Matthews at Holy Cross.
- MSNBC ‘news anchor’ gets Lean Forward spot. Analysis.
- Controversial interview: epic grilling or snarling mob?
- Behind the scenes of a Fox & Friends appearance.
- What kind of journalist writes a headline like this?
- MSNBCer defends GOP-Trayvon connection. Q&A: Hayes.
- MSNBC’s plagiarist keynotes Philly Bar Association event.
- ICN: CNN’s sunrise slump is not just a problem, it’s a crisis.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
03/27/12 00:22 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Salman Rushdie’s Cheney wisecrack.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Lou Dobbs: record highs. Piers Morgan: down by 40%.
- CNN’s Soledad slump: morning ratings lowest in over a decade.
- Q1 spin: MSNBC, CNN. FNC: top 11 slots. Weekend numbers.
- Today’s apology: Geraldo. Coop to examine kids and race.
- New Suffolk poll: Fox News, Bill O’Reilly most trusted in tv news.
- CNN snags Shorties. Q&A: Rachel Maddow; on Letterman, Today.
- Koch demands right of reply to MSNBC’s ex-DNC flack Finney.
- Bauder: MSNBC defends Sharpton role despite conflicts of interest.
- VIdeo: Bob Beckel talks with Don Imus about Obamacare, ghosts, etc.
- Jay Rosen blasts CNN’s Candy Crowley: unoriginal and empty-headed.
- Videos: Bill O’Reilly on the Trayvon shooting; Bernard Golberg analyzes.
Monday Links and Open Thread
03/26/12 00:06 Filed in: links
- The Five video: What’s in a whisper?
- ICN: MSNBC subjugates daytime news to opinion.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Q&A: Maddow; most fawning profile ever? CNN reruns boxing.
- CNN’s Kurtz says MSNBC should reign in The Rev. Analysis.
- Hot & Not: Trayvon Martin, Big Ed, Zakaria, Bashir, Morris, The Rev.
Friday Links and Open Thread
03/23/12 00:03 Filed in: links
- Impartial MSNBC ‘news anchor’ praises Obamacare...in HuffPo!
- The Five video: Is Media Matters out to stifle free speech?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Ad Age: How Fox News pitched Obama’s ad buyers.
- Dallas Observer columnist makes snark over Doocy’s daughter.
- With The Rev taking fire, allies and doubters close ranks (via ICN).
- Lean forward: Up w/Hayes skeds Sunday salute to atheism.
- TVNewser dismantles CNN’s Howard Kurtz. ICN piles on.
- A new pointless gimmick just in time for a
slowFriday. - Video: Geraldo with Imus on Trayvon’s hoodie, doing radio, etc.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
03/22/12 00:10 Filed in: links
- ICN: MSNBC’s news/opinion demarcation line is unconvincing.
- CNN lays off dozens, will outsource its documentaries.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Surprise! Fox haters fall for another faked photo.
- Gerri Willis previews gas price special. Q&A: Harris-Perry.
- Video: Juan Williams talks football and politics with Don Imus.
- Alison Rosen’s (R-rated) podcast profiles Greg Gutfeld and Red Eye.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
03/21/12 00:08 Filed in: links
- Guess who apologized to Bill O’Reilly?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Shep-TheFIve 1-2-3-4.
- Bad weather ahead? Trump gets CNBC gig. FBN NFL special.
- Look who’s coming to breakfast. CNN’s Chapin goes to NPR.
- Video: The Judge rules on the Trayvon Martin shooting.
- At 5am Fox & Friends First tops most of CNN evening! Q&A: Piers.
- Matthews and MSNBC primetimers to ‘anchor’ 2012 political events.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
03/20/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is Fox News really to blame?
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Shep 1-2-3.
- Q&A: Bret Baier, FBN’s Jeff Flock. Illinois primary coverage.
- The Dick Morris Tour is cancelled. Analysis. Weekend numbers.
- Video: Martha MacCallum joins the fight against malaria in Ghana.
- Video: MSNBC’s Ed Schultz problem. ICN analysis. The blame game.
Monday Links and Open Thread
03/19/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- The Five video: When are death threats not death threats?
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-TheFive 1-2-3-4.
- Liar: Obama claims Fox News called him a Muslim 24/7!
- News Corp’s most valuable business: Fox News!
- CNBC to report live from Abu Dhabi UAE forum.
- New Pew State of the Media 2012: cable news.
- Q&A:
Avery JessupMelissa Francis. Melissa on F&F. - Profiles: Chris Jansing, Harris-Perry. Contessa resurfaces.
- Embarrassed CNN removes ‘idiotic’ financial video.
- Hot & Not: CNN, The Rev, Big Ed, Greta, MSNBC etc.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
03/17/12 00:03 Filed in: links
- Video: Reliable Sources uses discredited hack to attack FNC.
- News Watch video: Is the war on women just a media meme?
- Al Sharpton Show: Fire Hannity, shut down Fox News.
- Megyn Kelly: classic style. Melissa Francis on the curvy couch.
- Sunday talk: preview, tip sheet, HP recap. Who is Heather Nauert?
- Is MSNBC now selling its ‘straight news’ with a progressive tilt?
Friday Links and Open Thread
03/16/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Should anti-porn laws be enforced?
- FBN shaking up daytime, making Kneale co-anchor.
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Shep 1-2-3.
- What is Al-Qaeda’s most unfavorite news network?
- Lou Dobbs Q&A: Naples News, My Desert.
- Bill O’Reilly serves up justice. Where’s Martha MacCallum?
- Target: Al Sharpton. Today’s oops. And this (v/ICN), this, this.
- Another CNBC ‘exclusive’ that wasn’t. Trish Turner joins Coop.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
03/15/12 00:03 Filed in: links
- O’Reilly again tops BriWi on NBC. Soledad’s road trip flops.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-TheFive 1-2-3.
- Politico snarks at Fox but gets facts wrong. CNN, King of Twitter (via ICN).
- Adventures in cryptic backtracking: A rat is a rat...except when it’s not?
- Mika mauls Megyn; Todd adds his two cents. ICN: Cablenews mob wars.
- Kiran Chetry resurfaces...on Glenn Beck TV! Some fans not pleased.
- Q&A: Chris Matthews, Meghan McCain. Silenced Soledad speaks again.
- Videos: O’Reilly rips Media Matters, MSNBC; Bernard Goldberg analyzes.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
03/14/12 00:53 Filed in: links
- Tuesday’s numbers: Laura-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- The Five video: When politics and Facebook intersect.
- ICN: Will controversy force MSNBC to address The Sharpton Tapes?
- Lou Dobbs Q&A: Boca Raton magazine, Inside Jersey. Q&A: Megyn.
- Greta clarifies her suspicions about the F&F item. ICN: Analysis.
- Fox & Friends 1st tops at 5:00 am, even beats Erin Burnett at 7:00 pm!
- Friedman: Ken Jautz is not just a suit, he’s a journalist. New Imus flap?
- MSNBC election analysis: Santorum uncomfortable ‘being in a three-way’.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
03/13/12 12:15 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Does rock music encourage racism?
- Monday’s numbers: Laura-Hannity-Shep-TheFive 1-2-3-4.
- CNN: Further Fareed, adds Malhotra. Weekend numbers.
- Audio: Brian Kilmeade vs Rick Santorum re Fox News bias.
- No protests this year? Flashback. The Sharpton tapes.
- Election Q&A: Neil Cavuto, Rich Edson. Tonight’s coverage.
- Controversy still swirls around embarrassing Soledad squabble.
Monday Links and Open Thread
03/12/12 00:34 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Game Change is not really about Palin.
- Friday: New CNN am shows dead last, even lose to CNBC!
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-TheFive 1-2-3-4.
- Back from banishment: Roland returns. Romans reappears.
- CNN to buy (and ruin) Mashable? Buchanan zings MSNBC.
- Q&A: Rachel Maddow. MSNBC contributor in therapy.
- Larry King finds work...with Carlos Slim! Profile: Sanjay Gupta.
- Hot & Not: Stupid Tuesday, Sarah Palin, Coop, Mancow redux.
Friday Links and Open Thread
03/09/12 00:20 Filed in: links
- Video: The Five discuss the new 17-minute Obama promo.
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- MSNBC Einstein Donnie Deutsch to substitute host...on CNN?!
- Q&A: Sally Kohn on working w/Hannity at Fox; Melissa Harris-Perry.
- Chris Wallace thanks ‘three giants of broadcasting’.
- Video: Eric Cantor confuses Neil Cavuto with Bret Baier.
- Kirsten Powers returns fire at Olbermann. VIdeo: Powers with Greta.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
03/08/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Should Obama PAC return Bill Maher’s $1M?
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Video: Bill O’Reilly crosses swords with the ladies of The View.
- Olby’s campaign against Kirsten Powers: here, here, here. Flashback.
- Soledad and CNN step in it with world’s most fallacious charge of racism.
- Video: Ed Henry w/Imus on Obama’s snippy reply to gas prices question.
- Carpe Diem: On desks, legs, and the evolution of Fox & Friends First.
- Chris Wallace accepts journalism award. New ad flap, this time MSNBC.
- Now Olby ‘apologizes’ to Cupp and Malkin? Reaction. Reaction. More.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
03/07/12 00:37 Filed in: links
- Behind the scenes with Neil Cavuto covering Super Tuesday.
- Christopher compares coverage on the two (?!) cablenews channels.
- Tuesday’s numbers: SuperTuesday(FNC)-Shep-Baier 1-2-3.
- Fox News dominated Super Tuesday, topped NBC broadcast coverage!
- Martha MacCallum emcees Malaria No More charity wingding.
- Profile: Tamron Hall. Dennis Kucinich: From Congress to MSNBC?
- Sarah Palin cheats on Fox News. Flashback 1. Flashback 2. Flashback 3.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
03/06/12 00:22 Filed in: links
- Q&A: Bob Beckel and how he became a Fox News star.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Megyn Kelly video: Leslie Marshall, Lars Larson debate Fluke flap.
- Super Tuesday coverage: FNC, CNN, MSNBC; Q&A: Chris Wallace.
- First holograms, now this. Chat w/Alex Wagner. Geraldo was right.
- Video: Somebody takes a nosedive in the F&F Relay Challenge.
- Q&A: Melissa Francis; Neil Cavuto: Boston Herald, Alaska Dispatch.
- Carpe Diem: Fox &Friends First arouses sleepy viewers...or does it?
- Video: Bernard Goldberg on media treatment of the Rush/Fluke flap.
Monday Links and Open Thread
03/05/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-TheFive 1-2-3.
- Video: Judge Napolitano rules on Holder’s assassination squad.
- Fox News Latino releases its first poll of Hispanic Americans.
- Video: Kirsten Powers w/Megyn analyzes the Limbaugh/Fluke flap.
- Cablenewsers Andrea Mitchell and Sara Sidner join Roseanne Barr and Lady Gaga on The Daily Beast 150 Fearless Women list.
- Q&A: Bret Baier prepares for Super Tuesday.
- Video: Sally Kohn with Imus part one, part two. Q&A: Big Ed.
- Current sets AM sked: liberal talk shows, including liar Bill Press.
Friday Links and Open Thread
03/02/12 00:21 Filed in: links
- ICN: MSNBC breaking news coverage an embarrassing travesty.
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Shep 1-2-3.
- What momentous story has MSNBC covered every hour today?
- Video: Neil Cavuto spars with Don Imus, part one, part two.
- Profile: Bret Baier on covering the upcoming conventions.
- Q&A: Thomas Roberts, Joe Scarborough. Willie Geist in Augusta.
- Rotating anchors not new to F&F. What’s happening on Monday?
- Fox & Friends video: Alan Dershowitz blasts Media Matters.
- ICN: MSNBC’s conflict of interest destroys daytime/primetime firewell.
- Lean forward: The Rev to host MSNBC coverage of his own march!
- ICN: Breitbart and Weiner? Just what was CNN up to? CNN denies.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
03/01/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- CNN was considering a new show pairing Breitbart and Weiner.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Hannity-TheFive 1-2-3-4.
- Politico: How MSNBC covered the passing of a newsmaker.
- ICN: Did MSNBC’s Buchanan ouster set them on a slippery slope?
- Fox & Friends gains extra hour; Huddy, Banderas among co-hosts.
- Breitbart reactions: Jonah Goldberg, Tucker Carlson, Greg Gutfeld, Sean Hannity, Jim Pinkerton & Alan Colmes.
- Cablers cover Breitbart passing...well, one of them does.
- April Vanity Fair features Rachel Maddow and The Rev.
- Revealed: Why Ron Paul won’t be part of the Huck Forum.
- FBN’s Imus tops CNN! Harry Reid and pals to boost Brock book.
- CNBC’s Wikileaks Secrets and Lies. Another Martin Bashir profile.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
02/29/12 00:37 Filed in: links
- The Five video: What does Obama think about America?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Election(FNC)-The Five 1-2-3.
- Shuster steps in it again: O’Keefe suing Current TV.
- Video: Regis reunites with F&F anchors pt one, pt two.
- The insight of Morning Joe Scarborough.
- VIdeo: Juan Williams talks turd-floaters with Don Imus.
- February program rankers: FNC holds top twelve slots.
- Sequel: Fox News skeds third Huckabee Presidential Forum.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
02/28/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-TheFive 1-2-3.
- Starting Point sets 10-year record, but not in a good way.
- CNN pranked by banker hoax. Titans of foie gras.
- February spin: CNN, MSNBC, HLN. Weekend numbers.
- Tonight’s election coverage: Fox, CNN, MSNBC, FBN.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg on media coverage of rising gas prices.
Monday Links and Open Thread
02/27/12 00:59 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Hollywood hypocrisy at the Oscars?
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Stossel-Shep 1-2-3.
- CNN rejiggers dayside. MSNBC over a half-hour late.
- ICN: Early Start may be headed for an early end. React!
- Griffin: MSNBC represents the 21st century, not the 1940s.
- Soledad at UTA. Maddow’s words that work. CNBC media alert!
Friday Links and Open Thread
02/24/12 00:10 Filed in: links
- Video: The Five reveal a dirty little secret about the Oscars.
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-LizCheney-Baier 1-2-3.
- Full video: Juan Williams to Buchanan: Are you a racist?
- Video: Barbara Hillary’s Arctic expedition makes history.
- John King backpedals. CNN’s unusual choice of camera angle.
- Q&A: Sandra Smith, Tamron Hall. Profile: Harris-Perry. Gergen at UT.
- Impartial journalist Tamron Hall has her own ‘Lean Forward’ promo.
- Specials: Stossel: Illegal Is Everything; Semper Fi: Always Faithful.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
02/23/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Who pays their ‘fair share’ of taxes?
- Wednesday’s numbers: Debate-O’Reilly-Coop 1-2-3.
- Fox News received letter threatening terrorist attack.
- CNN debate draws 4.7 million viewers. Updated chart.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Jeffries: MSNBC is serious about intellectual debate?
- Q&A: Michael Steele. Juan Williams at Mercer. CNBC’s Filthy Rich.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
02/22/12 00:21 Filed in: links
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Shep 1-2-3.
- MSNBC tricks Rev Graham, changes agreed topic to Obama.
- FishbowlDC’s Big Idea: A Tommy Christopher show on MSNBC!
- Weekend numbers: CNN’s Whitney spike fades quickly.
- Juan Williams at Mercer U. Wolf Blitzer: a good sport.
- Video: Bill O’Reilly with Leno part one, part two, part three.
- Brock book boasts bizarre beliefs. Today’s firing demand.
- The Death Network scores with wall-to-wall Whitney weeping.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
02/21/12 00:01 Filed in: links
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Mediaite’s Big Idea: Fox News should hire Pat Buchanan.
- Zurawik: Murdoch tweets mean Fox News pushing Santorum.
- Again?! Fox & Friends beats revamped CBS This Morning.
- Video: Bob Beckel talks w/Imus about Obama, Trump, and more.
- D-Rat in Lexington. An idea for Ron Paul. Today’s firing demand.
Monday Links and Open Thread
02/20/12 00:11 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Why do the media attack NY’s first responders?
- Q&A: Steve Doocy, Pat Buchanan. Profile: Martin Bashir.
- Why Fox News has been the top news channel for a decade.
- Hot & Not: Dana Loesch, Pat Buchanan, Larry King, Nancy Grace.
Friday Links and Open Thread
02/17/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Shep 1-2-3.
- Joe & Mika back Pat, buck MSNBC brass: ‘We strongly disagree’.
- The Death Network skeds wall-to-wall Whitney weeping. More.
- Q&A: Don Lemon, Sarah Palin. Profile: Big Ed Schultz.
- Guthrie: Pat Buchanan’s ‘crazy politics’ led to his firing. Zurawik: Good riddance! Stelter: Pat didn’t change, MSNBC did. Kurtz: Next stop, Fox News?
- Bartiromo: bored or burned-out? Today’s suspension demand.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
02/16/12 00:09 Filed in: links
- MSNBC fires Pat! Buchanan: I’ve been blacklisted. Analysis.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Suppose CNN holds a debate and nobody shows up?
- Schaeffer: Why Judge Nap’s Freedom Watch will be missed.
- Olbermann vs Breitbart: Fishbowl DC calls it for Breitbart. Mediaite’s Christopher defends Olby, as Breitbart posse redoubles their Olbermann slams.
- Cal Thomas to Maddow: Let’s do lunch. Q&A: Harris-Perry.
- VIdeos: Bill O’Reilly on Today and Fox & Friends. CNN temp sets.
- Propagating propaganda: from Media Matters to MSNBC airwaves.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
02/15/12 23:15 Filed in: links
- CNN and Larry King go their separate ways.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-MonicaCrowley 1-2-3.
- Cablers cover Syria, MSNBC not so much. Rodriguez upped.
- Jersey Man cover story: Neil Cavuto. Q&A: Nic Robertson.
- Profile: Cenk Uygur, Don Lemon. No coordination. It’s a girl!
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
02/14/12 00:12 Filed in: links
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Weekend numbers. CNN’s Whitney spike does a fast fade.
- The Judge signs off, asks fans to stop the emails (via TVN).
- Politico claims FNC ‘course correction’ is rankling Fox fans.
- Q&A: Peter Barnes. Grace under fire. Today’s firing demand.
- Video: Tucker Carlson discusses Media Matters’ secret police.
- Media Matters memo: Investigate personal lives of Fox Newsers!
- VIdeo: Bernard Goldberg examines the influence of Media Matters.
Monday Links and Open Thread
02/13/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Media Matters setting the MSM agenda?
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- CNN tops for Whitney; FNC wins caucus; F&F beats CBS.
- iReporter replies to fracking flap as CNN issues statement.
- Video: Geraldo talks radio, contraception, more w/Imus.
- Politico: CNN’s stealth suspension of Dana Loesch.
- Video: Tucker Carlson on his Media Matters exposé.
- Exposé: Inside the Media Matters war on Fox News.
- Q&A: Melissa Francis, Melissa Francis. Profile: Harris-Perry.
- Hot & Not: Roland Martin, FBN primetime, iReport, etc.
- CNN denies firing their Israeli journalists, but there’s a catch.
Weekend Links and Open Thread
02/11/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- Reliable Sources videos: Roland Martin’s tweets and more.
- Profile: Bill Hemmer, Harris-Perry. Kooiman on the couch.
- Geraldo expands to two hours; CNN skeds Whitney special.
- CNN false info on Whitney Houston parroted on MSNBC.
- News Watch video: Have the media shortchanged Santorum?
- CNN, burned by questionable iReport, does not return calls.
- KU commends Crowley. Well, that explains it: it’s the Illuminati!
- Sunday talk: preview, tip sheet, HuffPo recap. Sat: City Under Siege.
Friday Links and Open Thread
02/10/12 00:35 Filed in: links
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Video: Bret Baier on how social media are affecting the election.
- Reeves: Don’t write that obituary for FBN just yet. Measuring bias.
- CNBC to do reality shows? Piers to be ‘honored’. Today’s boycott.
- Politico: CNN tops for excessive coverage of non-binding caucuses.
- FNC more than double CNN+MSNBC combined. The Five on a roll.
- Claim: CNN Israel bureau fired all Jewish journalists, retained Arabs.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
02/09/12 00:45 Filed in: links
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- FBN scraps entire primetime lineup. More. Analysis.
- Video: Megyn wonders if spanking made her more aggressive.
- Video: Juan Williams talks contraception and more with Imus.
- Q&A: Shepard Smith. First Geraldo, now Huck! (via Alan)
- The CNN/Martin backlash begins. Dating advice from CNBC?!
- Was CNN bullied by gay activists? Martin to grovel before GLAAD.
- VIdeo: Matthews boasts he has access to highest level WH briefings.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
02/08/12 00:58 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is the Occupy movement worth studying?
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Martel: Roland Martin a martyr in war on elitism.
- Zurawik: I’d be shocked to see Martin on CNN again. ICN.
- Yesterday Roland Martin was on CNN; today he’s suspended.
- Video: Ellen DeGeneres to Bill O’Reilly, “Thank you, Bill!”
- Q&A: Eric Bolling; Sally Kohn on working for Fox News.
- Roland is sorry, but GLAAD wants CNN to speak up. CNN vs MRC.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
02/07/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- The Five video: The Constitution don’t get no respect?
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- It’s a Roger Ailes book boom. Is Olbermann hanging by a thread?
- New Pew: Cable channels take the lead for campaign news. MSNBC, FNC viewers most politically knowledgeable. Analysis.
- Weekend numbers. Michael Barone in Peoria. Caucus coverage.
- Video: Red Eye five-year anniversary retrospective part one, part two.
- Q&A: Neil Cavuto, Liz Claman. Dylan Ratigan’s anger management.
- Wemple: Roland Martin hasn’t been anti-gay on CNN so he’s ‘clean’?
Monday Links and Open Thread
02/06/12 00:35 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is Obama at war with the Catholic Church?
- Another news channel? ABC/Disney and Univision ponder.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Reynolds: Fox News riding high in ratings and revenues.
- Bauder: Presidential campaign raises Bret Baier’s profile.
- Fareed Zakaria given Justice award, Maddow gets Steinbeck.
- Nevada caucus numbers. Today’s firing demand.
- Dana: Erratic Olbermann the key to Current’s future.
- Q&A: Liz Claman. Orman controversy continues (via ICN).
- ‘Mayor of the Morning’ demoted, Acosta promoted, Marquez hired.
- Hot & Not: Fox News, Page Six, Amanpour, Backstory, Nevada etc.
Friday Links and Open Thread
02/03/12 00:20 Filed in: links
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3; Mr Bill again tops NBC broadcast; Andrea Mitchell craters in the demo.
- Mammen: 2000 feet above Times Square.
- Q&A: Lou Dobbs, John King. Ratigan’s reading list.
- Soledad, Velez-Mitchell to host fundraiser. No more Issues.
- Video: At Super Bowl time, politicians say the darndest things.
- In this Soul Train clip, The Rev looks like he ate the blueberry pie.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
02/02/12 00:14 Filed in: links
- Video: The Five discuss the controversial Chevy Volt.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Q&A: Liz Claman, on her Shabbat in Davos; Sandra Smith.
- Video: Eric Bolling’s adventures driving a Chevy Volt.
- Carpe Diem: Starting Point a step backwards for CNN mornings.
- Tension and a lack of chemistry plague CNN’s morning shows.
- What two MSNBC anchors are quietly making a love connection?
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
02/01/12 00:15 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Is Romney making it easy for the media?
- Tuesday’s numbers: FloridaFNC-Hannity-Shep 1-2-3.
- Fishbowl DC kvetches about Politico ‘buttering up’ Fox News.
- Fox News: a decade on top. Politico: How FNC pulled it off.
- January program rankers. CNBC’s Kelly girl. Reena Ninan to ABC.
- Harris-Perry debut pushed back two weeks. Changes at CNNi.
- Q&A: Neil Cavuto, Jenna Lee, Bret Baier. Liz Claman in Davos.
- MSNBC produces another promo attacking the GOP. Flashback.
- Hollywood Reporter interview with a semi-snarky Shepard Smith.
- After MSNBC tags him (D), Herman Cain gets into tiff on Now w/Wagner.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
01/31/12 00:08 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Are the media making excuses for Occupiers?
- Fox News beats broadcast tv: O’Reilly tops Brian Williams.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Jan ’12 numbers: Fox holds top 13; CNN 2nd; MSNBC, HLN slip.
- Video: Bob Beckel doubles down, promises more to come.
- FNC’s tintinnabulation on Wall Street. Weekend numbers.
- Video: Neil Cavuto with Imus on the long road to a nominee.
- Q&A: Bret Baier, Bill Shine, Neil Cavuto, Jennifer Granholm.
- The Female Five? Plans for Jehmu Greene to host distaff version.
- Video: Lou Dobbs w/Jon Stewart. Florida primary: Fox News, CNN.
- MoJo airs from South Beach as guests and hosts ridicule the locals.
- Whoops! TV Newser said Spitzer to host Countdown, but it wasn’t true.
Monday Links and Open Thread
01/30/12 00:18 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Bob Beckel’s heated debate over Col West.
- Q&A: Shep Smith on FNC’s milestone and his own weight loss.
- Report: WSJ ‘darling’ Kelly Evans jumping to CNBC?
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Video: Kilmeade faces a Cuba missing crisis (h/t @MartyDavis).
- Q&A: Greg Gutfeld, Liz Claman, FNC’s Jeremy Steinberg.
- The incredible disappearing Shep Smith. Fox News rings the bell.
- An appropriate choice: subbing for Olbermann...Eliot Spitzer!
- Current wants to move next door to CNN and Fox News.
- Gore: There’ll be none of that ‘balance’ stuff on Current.
- Hot & Not: Suze Orman, Big Ed, CNN, MSNBC inciting violence, etc.
Friday Links and Open Thread
01/27/12 00:48 Filed in: links
- The Five video: What kind of idea is going to the moon?
- Thursday’s numbers: Debate-O’Reilly-Coop-Baier 1-2-3-4.
- CNN’s latest debate no ratings buster. Intruder alert!
- ICN: Too little too late for CNN to trademark ‘magic wall’.
- Video: You’ve got Hemmer! Gorman, Gasparino finally meet.
- Q&A: Geraldo (via ICN), Dylan Ratigan, Dr Sanjay Gupta.
- Schumacher: Wolf Blitzer flunks the debate moderator test.
- Zurawik: Kudos to Wolf Blitzer for standing up to Newt Gingrich.
- Was CNN egging on the crowd? How does CNN verify its iReports?
Thursday Links and Open Thread
01/26/12 00:16 Filed in: links
- Video: The Five share their yearbook photos.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Profile: The only ombudsman in cable news, Andy Levy.
- ICN: Big Ed advising Dems, plus Nancy Pelosi = quid pro quo?
- Video: Juan Williams with Imus on Newt, Jan Brewer, and more.
- UNF students prep for CNN debate. Dr Gupta previews football special.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
01/25/12 00:45 Filed in: links
- Tuesday’s non-SotU numbers: O’Reilly-Greta-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Fox News SotU and analysis tops rivals; FNC-MS-CNN 1-2-3.
- Lean forward: Two biggest DC lobbyists? Comcast and G.E.!
- Lean forward: Another MSNBC promo bashes GOP. Flashback.
- Video: Gingrich vs John King part deux. Today’s exercise in futility.
- Lean forward: MSNBC host to advise Democratic pols on messaging.
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
01/24/12 00:10 Filed in: links
- Video: The Five ponder the role of audiences at debates.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-TheFive 1-2-3-4.
- Cablers lunch with PotUS. SotU coverage schedules.
- Willis vs Orman: Suze refuses to talk to Gerri about debit card.
- Cigar Afficionado profile: Sean Hannity [pdf]. Q&A: Liz Claman.
- Newsers prep for prolonged primary tug-o’-war. Weekend numbers.
- Fox & Friends video: Newt says NBC was wrong to silence audience.
- Reeves: Why is CNBC ignoring the ties between money and politics?
- Video: Bernard Goldberg on the viability of Newt’s anti-media strategy.
Monday Links and Open Thread
01/23/12 01:02 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Juan Williams on his war of words with Newt.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Hannity-TheFive 1-2-3-4.
- Kurtz: After debate, Juan Williams brushes off the boos.
- Peters: Behind the tough questions at FNC’s GOP debate.
- Video: Maria Molina caught off-guard by Imus. Today’s oops.
- Profile: Bret Baier. John Roberts’s doppleganger. Q&A: Big Ed.
- Lean forward: White House welcome mat out for Maddow.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg challenges the New York Times race card.
Friday Links and Open Thread
01/20/12 00:55 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Are the media treating both sides fairly?
- Video: Neil Cavuto’s controversial commentary on CNN’s John King.
- Thursday’s numbers: Debate-Cooper-O’Reilly-Baier 1-2-3-4.
- Fox & Friends tops CBS This Morning in four major markets.
- CNN debate snags 5M viewers, less than FNC’s Monday faceoff.
- Alan’s hate mail. Stossel’s reading list. Writer Ratigan reviewed.
- Whoops! Romenesko mystery source: exposed...by her own words!
- Zurawik: CNN and Brian Ross have nothing to apologize for.
- Video: Chris Wallace would’ve done the same thing as John King.
- After Newt blasts CNN, John King defends his controversial question.
- Rachel Maddow in Chicago, Melissa Harris-Perry at Emory University.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
01/19/12 00:03 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Bob Beckel responds to Rush Limbaugh.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Moderator John King previews tonight’s debate.
- Morning Joke. Q&A: Finally! Big Ed, the last installment.
- Romenesko’s promised hit-piece arrives, targets FNC PR.
- Tuesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier-TheFive 1-2-3-4.
- Rubin: For debate CNN brings back ‘the worst moderator in history’.
- Video: Juan Williams on Newt and a bizarre Chris Matthews comment.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
01/18/12 00:45 Filed in: links
- CMPA: Fox News most balanced in covering GOP race.
- Monday’s numbers: Debate-O’Reilly-Hannity 1-2-3.
- SOPA disclaimers vary w/venue. Q&A: Harris-Perry (via ICN).
- Video: Beckel w/Imus talks The Five and more pt one, pt two.
- Five cablenewsers make GQ power list. Weekend numbers.
- Video: Gretchen Carlson explains Fox News to Jerry Springer.
- Friedman to CNBC: Don’t get cocky! Juan Williams hit-piece.
- Freedom Watch video: Is SOPA a big government power grab?
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
01/17/12 00:55 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Juan Williams on his war of words with Newt.
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Hannity-TheFive 1-2-3-4.
- Kurtz: After debate, Juan Williams brushes off the boos.
- Peters: Behind the tough questions at FNC’s GOP debate.
- Video: Maria Molina caught off-guard by Imus. Today’s oops.
- Profile: Bret Baier. John Roberts’s doppleganger. Q&A: Big Ed.
- Lean forward: White House welcome mat out for Maddow.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg challenges the New York Times race card.
Friday Links and Open Thread
01/13/12 00:20 Filed in: links
- Olbermann to CNN’s Loesch: You’re worse than the Taliban!
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Fox News teams with Google, X-Box. CNBC screw-up.
- Candidates get more time to speak at next Fox News debate.
- Q&A: Piers; Eric Bolling on baseball, Beckel, Bill Maher, and more.
- Lean Forward: Matthews dubs new audio over bad blunder.
- Discovery series dramatized stalking case of Arthel Neville.
- VIdeo: Why is Dana Bash ‘worried’ Ron Paul will stay in the race?
- Video: O’Reilly smacks ABC News for Media Matters sourced smear.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
01/12/12 00:12 Filed in: links
- VIdeo: The Five on DWS and the tea party blame game.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- New CNN AM loses viewers vs 2011. Is Soledad getting a sidekick?
- Video: On F&F Newt Gingrich runs out the clock with Eric Bolling.
- Killing Lincoln: The Movie. Bloomberg’s O’Leary jumps to CNN.
- Q&A: Anna Kooiman, Melissa Francis, Neil Cavuto, Melissa Harris-Perry, Sandra Smith; Yvette Miley (via ICN).
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
01/11/12 11:59 Filed in: links
- Tuesday’s numbers: NH/FNC-Shep-Baier-TheFive 1-2-3-4.
- FNC tops NH primary numbers. What’s dumb about CNN’s Early Start.
- Q&A: Eric Bolling, Sandra Smith. Huckabee hosts Prez town hall.
- Video: Carl Cameron with Imus on New Hamphire and South Carolina.
- Pro-Paul PAC to CNN: Remove Dana Bash! Geraldo: Don’t bash Dana!
- Video: Judge Napolitano with Jon Stewart. Wemple: Palin poisons FNC.
- Color of Change sez Buchanan suspended indefinitely. Only it’s not true.
- Video: John Sununu vs MSNBC, part deux. Molly Henneberg: It’s a girl!
- The Five video: Are Republican voters ‘angry white middle-class males’?
Tuesday Links and Open Thread
01/10/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- The Five video: New Years resolutions are made to be broken.
- Rick Santorum picks a fight...with O’Reilly! Bill to respond?
- Lowry vs Colmes turns personal. FBN covers Iowa showdown.
- MoJo ad elicits mockery (via ICN). CNN morning shows debut.
Monday Links and Open Thread
01/09/12 00:00 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Was Jesse Ventura puched out...or not?
- Rosen: Gregory and Burnett reveal their ignorance (via ICN).
- Orman debuts debit card. FBN video: It’s cream of the crap!
- Friday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Baier-Hannity 1-2-3.
- Ex-employee unloads on Olbermann: ‘He needs to get help.’
- Profile: Trish Regan. VIdeo: Melissa Francis FBN debut.
- (MS)NBC teams with Newsweek/Beast. Q&A: Sandra Smith.
- FNC’s new digital look for 2012. Hannity goes live at midnight.
- Olby not trapped in his show, will run future election coverage.
- Fire Buchanan movement reinvigorated on the left and the right.
- Hot & Not: CNN am, Olbermann, MSNBC, Buchanan, etc. Oops!
Friday Links and Open Thread
01/06/12 00:05 Filed in: links
- The Five video: Who is the media’s favorite Prez candidate?
- Thursday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Anna Kooiman makes FNC debut. Is Fox News too balanced?
- Melissa Francis to debut on FBN. Get fit with Sandra Smith.
- MSNBC blacklists Buchanan, adds analyst Robert Traynam.
- Liz Cheney, FNC contributor. Geraldo sticks up for Univision.
- Video: Rachel Maddow with Jimmy Fallon part one, part two.
- Video: Bernard Goldberg on media injecting race into politics.
- Yet another rancorous Michael Wolff hit job on Roger Ailes.
- Watkins: Harris-Perry great for MSNBC cuz she’s an Obama cheerleader.
Thursday Links and Open Thread
01/05/12 00:02 Filed in: links
- Video: The Five talk taxes and Kim Kardashian.
- Wednesday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Baier 1-2-3.
- Christopher: Olbermann stonewalling Current re NH primary.
- Greta: The people of Fox News have big hearts.
- Video: MSNBC blurred line between news and opinion in Iowa?
- MSNBC exposes their hand with mind-boggling caucus coverage.
- MSNBC downplays news for more lefty talk. Profile: D-Rat (v/ICN).
- Tuesday’s numbers: FNC 1-2-3-4-5-6-7. Video: Liz Claman.
- Mediaite: Emails suggest Olby lied about what he knew and when.
- Bercovici: Olbermann’s days at Current are numbered. More.
- Olbermann attorney in negotiations with Current over future role.
- Stelter: Olbermann and Current locked in a struggle for control.
Wednesday Links and Open Thread
01/04/12 00:40 Filed in: links
- Olbermann blasts Current; internal memo reveals tensions.
- Monday’s numbers: O’Reilly-Hannity-Greta 1-2-3.
- Caucus numbers: FNC dominated. Weekend numbers.
- New Years: Half-naked vulgarian edges Bill and Megyn.
- CNN morning shows are titanic--but not in a good way.
- O’Donnell and Maddow: MSNBC’s caucus misinformers.
- As tech toys overload wheels come off CNN bus. More.
- Cablers cover Iowa showdown. More substantive critiques.
- When FNC’s Joe Trippi and Karl Rove speak, Santorum listens.
- Newest wrinkle: Olbermann refused to do Current caucus coverage!