CNN is about to swing hard to the right while pretending to be in the middle.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

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[PortTack]

1. Go for it CNN!! How bout we all boycott them.

The gqp congress critters are essentially asking CNN to lie..not just stretch the true but outright lie. Funny how the gqp just can’t stand their bull shit and lies..oh please make us look more credible to the voters!

[TheBlackAdder]

24. Things That Make You Go Hmmm

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I suck at anything with graphics, so hopefully someone can run with this.

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[musclecar6]

2. Yeah

He's trying to get the ratings up. Maybe a junior grade version of FOX in the middle of a complete runaway GOP to their embracing of the extreme right by congress. Just what the country needs, somebody throwing in with the lunatics from what used to be a moderate to somewhat conservative party, back in the day. Just fucking great.

[CrispyQ]

3. The story I read said he met with dems, too.

Scoop: CNN boss’ Capitol Hill diplomacy tour

https://www.axios.com/2022/07/21/cnn-boss-licht-capitol-hill-congress

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CNN CEO Chris Licht met with a handful of senior congressional leaders from both sides of the aisle on Capitol Hill on Tuesday in an effort to strengthen the network's relationships with key lawmakers, many of whom have turned sour on cable news, sources familiar with the meetings told Axios.

The big picture: Licht has been vocal about his push to lead CNN away from what critics have described as partisan and alarmist programming in favor of neutral journalism and balanced debate.

Details: The network boss met with a little less than a dozen lawmakers, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Republican Whip John Thune (R-S.D.), Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).

[AZSkiffyGeek]

5. Too late

The outrage talking points are out there and the facts won’t change them.

[Deminpenn]

13. Those pesky facts

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If you prefer partisan and alarmist programming from a lefty perspective, MSNBC sure has been filling that role over the past few years.

[Doc Sportello]

26. Facts sure are pesky, aren't they?

Like the fact that CNN fired Brian Stelter

And the fact that just in the past 24 hours they have had on RW guests that were't on before who are repeating the big lie that the CNN newspeople pointed out repeatedly in the past.

Despite your glib attitude on the subject, the fact is that there are solid reasons for being alarmist in these times. We had a president who was a danger to our democracy in office, and continues to be out of office in fomenting violence and trying to overturn elections and democracy. Oh yeah we also had a mob try to take over the Capitol and we have had numerous politically driven terrorist attacks. Perhaps you are unaware of these facts. But most of us are and see good reason to be alarmed due to these "pesky" facts.

You have written that you believe Licht is in charge and running things because "he" wanted these changes. Oh, and he met with some Democrats too so that proves ... something. But he himself acknowledged that his orders are coming from the parent company and reports say he is against what is going now at CNN. Oh that is pesky.

The fact is CNN has overall done a very good job of rejecting the lies with fact-based reporting and analysis from solid former and current officials. Try watching Stelter's last show wherein he gives a ground floor look into how his show pursues the truth as much as they can. Perhaps you just don't know that much about how the media is supposed to perform in a democracy. It would be good learning experience because it was a lesson in how the media should do its job.

Or you don't care and can overlook your pesky facts and go on pooh-poohing this development. A lot had that attitude when the Fairness Doctrine was overturned and Faux News and RW became a big player in the media. With the recent surge in fascism and domestic terrorism (agreed to by anyone paying attention including the FBI director), that perspective didn't turn out so well.

[Deminpenn]

32. Believe what you like

I'm not getting bent out of shape over it.

[Doc Sportello]

33. Facts matter - if we want to keep our democracy

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I provided you with many. Despite your claim about pesky facts, you have none. Just opinion you claim are facts. Using lame phrases like "bent out of shape" is just more dismissive BS. Most of us care about what happens to our democracy and the vital role the media plays in it.

[BannonsLiver]

29. The CNN stans are out!

Imagine caring that much about a cable news network to defend it.

[Doc Sportello]

34. Imagine caring enough about our democracy to defend the vital role of the media

If you read about the founding of this democracy you will find out the media - printed materials at that time - were included as a vital role in promoting democratic ideals. So yes I defend journalists who have done their job in this democracy as several have at CNN. Imagine that.

[OnDoutside]

4. This is what Colbert said about him 5 months ago....it will be

Interesting to hear his reaction now 🙂

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

6. It was on this forum

[Several years back where I learned CNN really stands for 'Certainly Not News' 🤣

[GuppyGal]

7. That sounds an awful lot like what dump and radical right say about it too

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

12. It's never been the same

Since Ted Turner sold it.

[walkingman]

8. IMO, the idea that he has to meet with politicians of any stripe to determine

news content is troubling. How about simply broadcasting the facts. Does everything have to have political approval?

The longer I live the more I realize how fucked up humans are.....maybe it's always been this way and I just didn't realize it?

[FoxNewsSucks]

9. "About to"??

CNN gave the teabaggers legitimacy. They aired the teabag responses to Obama's SOTUs. They held "CNN-TeaParty' debates.

They swung right long ago, with few exceptions.

[vlyons]

10. CNN will be happy to sell them and their corporate backers

expensive ad time.

[Meadowoak]

11. I haven't watched CNN since Ted Turner owned them. They

Can go Fox lite and go bankrupt for all I care.

[alphafemale]

14. That baby in the well thing.

Try to look away.

We dare you.

What...you hate toddlers?

[bluestarone]

15. Will be interesting to see what,

Some of CNN'S Announcers think about this. I'm positive some WILL NOT be happy, if true. We'll see i guess.

[Emile]

16. My brother just told me he was watching CNN one

day last week. He couldn't remember the show but said the guy was saying he couldn't believe the Jan 6 committee was trying to blame Trump for the insurrection.

[Earth-shine]

18. Obviously, they were interviewing a Republican politician or pundit.

No CNN anchor would say this.

[Emile]

19. I like to think so too. Brother is getting old.

[wishstar]

23. Some CNN hosts give Repubs several minutes to spew their dishonest talking points

and then take too long to push back and counter their bullshit . I was dismayed several days ago with how long Brianna Keillor allowed Rep. Mike Turner to misrepresent and downplay the Mar a Lago search for several minutes with no push back. I know she probably eventually zinged him but spouse who channel surfs changed channel before she got around to challenging him so we only heard his Trumpist spin.

[Earth-shine]

17. This is not about ratings.

They just canceled Reliable Sources and fired Brian Stelter, while being willing to pay off millions to him for the remainder of his contract. It was one of their most highly watched weekend shows.

[underpants]

20. Stupid move. They will never accept CNN. Stop courting them.

The main purpose of Fox was simply to influence media coverage.

[mopinko]

21. i'm fine w this if- they tell them up front to tell the truth or get called out. and not called back

anyone on that side that can do that, i would listen to.

[GreenWave]

22. but we have been pushed so goddamned hard to the right

That old conservative seems left of center to me,

To wit, to woo: Segments from DDE's state of the union in 1954:

Segregation in the armed forces and other Federal activities is on the way out. ..These are steps in the continuing effort to eliminate inter-racial difficulty.

In Western Europe our policy rests firmly on the North Atlantic Treaty.

solid friendship with all our American neighbors is a cornerstone of our entire policy.

The United Nations, admittedly still in a state of evolution, means much to the United States.

we propose more liberal tax treatment for dependent children who work, for widows or widowers with dependent children, and for medical expenses.

we propose liberalized tax treatment of depreciation, research and development expenses, and retained earnings.

every farmer knows he cannot prosper unless all America prospers.

In a world in which millions of people are hungry, destruction of food would, of course, be unconscionable. Yet surplus stocks continue to threaten the market and in spite of the acreage controls authorized by present law, surpluses will continue to accumulate

Part of our Nation's precious heritage is its natural resources. It is the common responsibility of Federal, state, and local governments to improve and develop them, always working in the closest harmony and partnership.

To protect the vital interest of every citizen in a safe and adequate highway system, the Federal Government is continuing its central role in the Federal Aid Highway Program.

I shall first discuss are of particular concern to the members of our great labor force, who with their heads, hearts and hands produce so much of the wealth of our country.

Protection against the hazards of temporary unemployment should be extended to some 6 1/2 millions of workers, including civilian Federal workers, who now lack this safeguard. Moreover, the Secretary of Labor is making available to the states studies and recommendations in the fields of weekly benefits, periods of protection and extension of coverage.

Our basic social security program, the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance system, to which individuals contribute during their productive years and receive benefits based on previous earnings, is designed to shield them from destitution. Last year I recommended extension of the social insurance system to include more than 10,000,000 additional persons.

Through special vocational training, this program presently returns each year some 60,000 handicapped individuals to productive work. Far more disabled people can be saved each year from idleness and dependence if this program is gradually increased.

The preparation of teachers as, indeed, the control and direction of public education policy, is a state and local responsibility. However, the Federal Government should stand ready to assist states which demonstrably cannot provide sufficient school buildings.

[UTUSN]

25. MALONE's idea of "Centrist": Baier and HUME! & ex-COLBERT Licht is getting on my nerves.

I would be rubbed wrong all the time that Brit HUME was at ABC as (White House correspondent?), during the Poppy BUSH and CLINTON presidencies, when he diminished anything Democratic and then openly acted as the BUSH Family Evil Empire consigliere, a de facto family member with entry to family social functions. Then at Faux he would mock Dan RATHER's sign-off of "Courage" with his "Unafraid" and verbally assault Juan WILLIAMS every Sunday like out of Django Unchained.

As for BAIER, he acted like Darth RUMSFELD's favorite kid for fawning interviews. Yeah, those two are "Centrist" to MALONE.

NOTE to Stephen COLBERT: Time to lay some whoopass on your ex-producer LICHT!

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https://www.mediaite.com/tv/is-john-malone-responsible-for-axing-your-show-brian-stelter-guest-addresses-the-elephant-in-the-room-during-cnns-reliable-sources-swan-song/

‘Is John Malone Responsible for Axing Your Show?’ Brian Stelter Guest Addresses the Elephant in the Room During CNN’s Reliable Sources Swan Song

.... During the show’s last-ever panel discussion on Sunday, Claire Atkinson — chief media correspondent for Insider — referenced John Malone, a prominent shareholder of CNN’s parent company Warner Bros. Discovery, during a discussion about the future of the network. Malone denied being directly involved in the cancellation of host Brian Stelter’s show, but has been open about his desire to see CNN become more centrist. (“I would like to see CNN evolve back to the kind of journalism that it started with, and actually have journalists,” Malone said last year, citing Fox News’ Bret Baier and Brit Hume as positive examples.)

In the first half of the broadcast, Stelter and his guests mostly danced around the subject of Malone and Warner Brothers Discovery leadership. But Atkinson broached the topic head on.

“I think that’s a good question that people are asking: Is John Malone responsible for axing your show?” Atkinson said. “I don’t know the answer to that. I think people might suspect it’s political. He’s a libertarian who believes in not paying taxes if he can avoid it … He said he’s not directly not involved. That’s an interesting quote. But then, I think he’s a businessman. He’s looking at where the money is, where the audience is. And the viewership on the left is split between CNN and MSNBC, and the viewership on the right is all at Fox News. They have a bigger audience, lots of money, and perhaps he’s saying, ‘You know what, if we shift a little bit this way, maybe we’ll get that, too.'”

“There definitely will be more change,” Stelter added.

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[Chainfire]

27. The media knows where their advertising dollars come from.

We will end up with the best Fascism that money can buy.

[samnsara]

28. i used to like cnn because they were so hard on trump

..too bad

[BlueIdaho]

30. Haven't watched them in years

Don’t suppose that’s going to change now.