PBS in Thrall: Israel's ‘Decades-Long System…Producing This Bloodshed'

PBS’s Amanpour & Co. show hosted journalist and anti-Israel activist Nathan Thrall, author of the non-fiction book A Day in the Life of Abed Salama. His ostensible subject was a Palestinian father whose son who died in a bus accident, and emergency response was delayed by Israeli security bureaucracy, but of course the story was twisted to symbolize the plight of the Palestinians…

Clay Waters
November 30th, 2023 6:26 PM

Twitter Files Journalist Offers Solutions to Free Speech Crisis in US

Twitter Files journalist Michael Shellenberger called government censorship efforts “profoundly un-American” in his Congressional testimony Thursday.

Catherine Salgado
November 30th, 2023 5:44 PM
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Gauche Scarborough: 'Shape-Shifter' Kissinger vs. Resolute Brzezinski

On Morning Joe, on the occasion of the death of Henry Kissinger, Joe Scarborough makes an invidious comparison between Kissinger and Zbigniew Brzezinski, the late father of Scarborough's wife and co-host Mika Brzezinski. Scarborough described Kissinger as a "shape-shifter" who retained influence for 50 years after leaving the White House because he was good at "ingratiating" himself with…

Mark Finkelstein
November 30th, 2023 4:23 PM

NBC’s Kotb, NYT’s Sorkin on Musk Interview: We Saw His ‘Demonic Side’

Reacting Thursday morning to Wednesday night’s bombshell Elon Musk interview at The New York Times DealBook Summit, NBC’s Today co-host Hoda Kotb and CNBC’s Squawk Box co-host Andrew Ross Sorkin, The Times columnist who interviewed Musk, described it as an illustration of Musk’s “demonic side” and “version” as Musk blasted corporations who’ve pulled…

Curtis Houck
November 30th, 2023 3:40 PM

9 Tiny Things That Still Outnumber Sales of Brian Stelter’s Book

Former CNN media reporter Brian Stelter has been on a tour promoting his exciting new book about Fox News, but it looks like his efforts have been in vain. With just 3,807 copies sold in the first week, it’s safe to call this one a flop.

Bill D'Agostino
November 30th, 2023 2:06 PM

Brian Stelter Praises The View for Being 'Louder Than the Liars'

The sales of Brian Stelter’s latest anti-Fox News book were so low that he made an appearance with the liberal ladies of ABC’s The View on Thursday in an attempt to bump up his numbers. Of course, there were the usual back-slapping conversations for him going after one of their mutual hate objects, but Stelter also had sweet nothings to proclaim the cast: falsely claiming the show was…

Nicholas Fondacaro
November 30th, 2023 2:06 PM

Pro-Free Speech Pundits on Musk Telling Advertisers ‘Go F*** Yourself'

Elon Musk defiantly dismissed concerns over advertiser boycotts at X (formerly Twitter), emphasizing his commitment to free speech. In a November 29 interview, he told companies that attempt to "blackmail" him with advertising dollars to "go f*** yourself." His stance garnered support from free speech advocates.

Tom Olohan
November 30th, 2023 1:54 PM

VA School Includes Palestine While Excluding Israel From Fair

The Stafford County Public School District in Virginia hosted a multicultural fair where one middle school represented Palestine without including Israel in their presentation, despite ongoing Palestinian attacks on Israelis. The display's omission of Israel has sparked accusations of antisemitism amid broader concerns about rising antisemitism in the state. Governor Youngkin and Attorney…

Tierin-Rose Mandelburg
November 30th, 2023 12:56 PM

On CBS, Brinkley Pans 'Anti-Democratic' Kissinger

Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley joined Thursday’s installment of CBS Mornings to discuss the death of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and his “duality.” On one hand, Brinkley panned Kissinger as someone who “had a bad, anti-democratic record,” but on the other, he praised Kissinger for being the guy who set in motion Israeli-Egyptian peace and tried to argue that is…

Alex Christy
November 30th, 2023 12:15 PM

REVIEW: CNN's 'King Charles'- Promise Unkept

After much promotional pomp and circumstance, the collaborative series featuring Gayle King and Charles Barkley, titled with the clever eponym “King Charles”, finally launched as a “limited series”. Does the show live up to the hype or is it more of the same performative wokery in a different package for CNN viewers?

Jorge Bonilla
November 30th, 2023 12:11 PM

Austere Qatari Propagandist Mehdi Hasan Loses Shows on MSNBC, Peacock

On Thursday morning, MSNBC announced that Mehdi Hasan, the bomb-throwing and far-left former Al Jazeera host who’s had it out for everyone from conservatives to Jews to U.S. soldiers, would be losing not only his weekend evening show on the network, but also its spot on NBCUniversal’s streaming network, Peacock. However, Hasan would remain with the network, which he joined in 2020.

Curtis Houck
November 30th, 2023 11:02 AM

Cosmo Shares Steps For How to Have a Satanic Abortion

Cosmopolitan Magazine's Instagram post described a "Satanic abortion ceremony," inciting backlash and calls for cancellation. The post gave instructions for the ritual, suggesting a clinic that welcomes it and encouraging people to affirm their autonomy before aborting. Critics of the post expressed horror, deeming it an endorsement of child sacrifice and a mockery of motherhood and Christian…

Tierin-Rose Mandelburg
November 30th, 2023 10:49 AM

Daily Show Is Confused Why Israel Is Bombing Gaza

On Wednesday’s edition of The Daily Show on Comedy Central, temp host Michelle Wolf baselessly claimed that there is censorship of “Palestinian voices” and those critical of Israel. Maybe she just meant the non-platforming of the unintelligent as she also asked MSNBC’s Mehdi Hasan why Israel is bombing Gaza if Hamas’s leaders are in Qatar.

Alex Christy
November 30th, 2023 10:00 AM

WashPost Encourages ‘Crossing Political Aisle’ to Fuel Sexual Fetishes

The Washington Post published an article on the rise of sexual fetishes involving political role-play, where individuals derive arousal from being mocked for their political views by those on the opposing side. Fetish influencers can make lucrative earnings by producing content that plays on these kinks. The fetish sometimes involves impersonating political figures, with content often showing…

Tierin-Rose Mandelburg
November 30th, 2023 9:54 AM