Anti-Semitic Remarks on CNN Slip Under Currently Elevated Racism Radar
November 25th, 2006 10:30 PM
CNN’s Kyra Phillips invited comedian Paul Mooney and radio talk show host Roland Martin on to “Newsroom” Tuesday to discuss the Michael Richards (“Kramer”) issue (hat tip to NB member MyKindaSpam). During the conversation, both guests made what many would perceive as being rather anti-Semitic remarks. This was Martin’s:Another piece is when you really examine what he said, he not only said 50…
Brian Williams on PBS: See My 'Serious, Reasoned' Newscast, Unlike Tho
November 23rd, 2006 4:42 PM
PBS talk show host Charlie Rose, who spent the 1980s at CBS doing the overnight interview show "Nightwatch," is never a softer touch than when he has a network star on his show. Monday night’s interview with NBC anchor Brian Williams gave the anchor a platform to present his newscast as a "reasoned, serious" oasis from cable-news shouters, a "half hour of peace and tranquility" with "smart people…