Sometimes we have to give republican pundits and lawmakers credit. They’re really good at herding their right-wing hate media flock away from the issues. Seeing how effective their principal currency of fear, outrage, and xenophobia (FOX) is on their audience, they have manufactured a system designed to repackage irrelevant”fluff” into “need-to-know” national security stories the “biased…
Recently, former MSNBC host Chris Matthews published “This Country,” his memoir of major historical moments in America. You may have known Matthews as the host of MSNBC’s ‘Hardball’ or from his political analysis. Just over a year ago, he left the network following accusations of inappropriate flirting. Likewise, you may have seen Jeffery Toobin, a…
For the last year or so, Fox News and Conservative media has become obsessed with the concept of “cancel culture.” Their feelings on the subject have only intensified since Donald Trump was “cancelled” by Facebook and Twitter for inciting an insurrection. Conservative media found a strange ally in stand-up comedians. While many in comedy have…
Kevin McCarthy and Mitch McConnell have very different leadership styles. Since Trump left office in January, McConnell and Republican senators have barely mentioned him (outside of lap-dog Lindsey Graham). Kevin McCarthy and GOP congresspeople, however, mention Trump every chance they get. And there is also a big difference in how GOP senators and congresspeople are…
Meghan McCain might not be a Fox or OAN anchor, but she is well versed in their talking points. And each day on The View she regurgitates the same kind of things you hear on Fox & Friends or Tucker Carlson. Levar Burton, who is currently guest-hosting Jeopardy, appeared on the show Monday afternoon. McCain…
A few short weeks ago, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry gave an explosive interview to Oprah Winfrey. The former Duchess of Sussex made allegations of racism against some close to the Royal Family. And the claims in the interview drove Piers Morgan insane. Thanks to his coverage of the event, Morgan was removed as the…