Brian Roberts
Lib Media Group Launches Woke Journalism Initiative for 17 Schools
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February 5th, 2021 10:00 AM
Liberal NBCUniversal News Group has decided to give back by launching an initiative it said would address systemic racism and inequality by — you guessed it — singling out individuals based on race and other identity groups.
Despite Lauer Debacle, NBC Embraces Embattled Network President
October 25th, 2019 10:40 AM
Despite his role in the ongoing debacle with disgraced former star Matt Lauer, NBC decided to renew the contract of embattled president Noah Oppenheim. According to Variety, this came even as the company prepared to defend itself against allegations recently raised by Ronan Farrow’s explosive book, Catch and Kill.
Obamas Attend Cocktail Party Hosted By Comcast CEO Brian Roberts
August 18th, 2013 7:22 PM
The incestuous relationship between this White House and the media knows no bounds.
According to the New York Post, the Obamas on Thursday attended a cocktail party in Martha's Vineyard hosted by Comcast CEO Brian Roberts (file photo).
Tea Partiers Confront Comcast CEO: Why Would a Conservative Want Their
May 16th, 2013 10:33 PM
Paul Bond at The Hollywood Reporter described what happened at the annual Comcast shareholders meeting in Philadelphia when Tea Party conservatives stood up to ask about the dramatic left-wing slant of MSNBC.
On the webcast of the meeting, Tom Borelli asked Comcast CEO Brian Roberts "Why would a conservative person in any state want their money to go pay for Al Sharpton’s salary?"
Conservative Think Tank Challenges Comcast CEO on 'Potentially Libelou
June 1st, 2012 7:31 PM
An attorney for the National Center for Public Policy Research, speaking yesterday at Comcast's annual shareholder meeting, demanded an on-air correction and apology for defamatory claims by MSNBC's Rachel Maddow.
National Center general counsel Justin Danhof directed his statement to Brian Roberts, CEO of Comcast, majority owner of NBCUniversal, which in turn owns MSNBC. In his remarks,…
NB Publisher Bozell to Comcast Chairman: Time to Clean House at MSNBC
March 20th, 2012 3:30 PM
Editor's Note: What follows is a letter sent by Mr. Bozell to Comcast Chairman Brian L. Roberts earlier today.
Dear Mr. Roberts,
By now, you are well aware of the Media Research Center’s (MRC) concerns with MSNBC. Last week, I wrote letters to both you and Mr. Griffin asking for Ed Schultz’s termination because of highly controversial and deplorable comments he routinely makes about women…
An Open Letter to Comcast's Brian Roberts: Fire Ed Schultz
March 15th, 2012 10:32 AM
Dear Mr. Roberts,
As the chairman of Comcast, you have a responsibility to your shareholders and the public to produce programs which follow a basic standard of civility.
Unfortunately, MSNBC anchor Ed Schultz regularly doles out hate-filled, venomous rhetoric which has reached a boiling point. MSNBC should not give Mr. Schultz a platform to spew such hate.
NBC Chastised by Congressional Black Caucus Members for Lack of Divers
February 26th, 2010 11:39 AM
UPDATE: Fantastic video analyzing two weeks in the life of Keith Olbermann and his (nearly all white) guests below the fold. From February 4 through February 18, Keith had 48 guests - and TWO were black. One, actually - the Washington Post's Eugene Robinson appeared twice. 4% - now THAT'S diverse. Bravo and kudos to Broliath for said stellar production. The Place for…
Comcast Execs Gave Large Donations to Obama and Democrats
December 6th, 2009 7:50 PM
Executives at Comcast, the media behemoth looking to buy a 51 percent stake in NBC Universal, have given large sums of money to presidential candidate Barack Obama and Democrats in recent years The Hill reported Saturday:Comcast chief executive Brian Roberts made more than $76,000 in political contributions to Democrats since 2006, compared to $13,500 in contributions to Republicans. Comcast vice…