CBS' Smith Conducts Soft Interview of TSA Chief, Begs Him to 'De-mythi

November 24th, 2010 4:51 PM
Labeling the uproar over new TSA screening procedures as a "tempest-in-a-teapot," Harry Smith avoided pressing TSA chief John Pistole on CBS' "Early Show" Wednesday about the controversies of the new methods. Rather, Smith deferred to asking Pistole to explain the process further and "de-mythify" false rumors. "There are so many myths about this, not the least of which is 'Well you know,…

Rachel Maddow Too Dumb or Dishonest to Acknowledge Public Safety Excep

May 6th, 2010 1:15 PM
When it comes to Miranda, Rachel Maddow would do wise to remain silent.On her MSNBC show Tuesday night, Maddow falsely implied that Times Square bomb plot suspect Faisal Shahzad spilled his guts to authorities only after he was read his Miranda rights. Here's Maddow's slippery take, preceded by remarks from Attorney General Eric Holder and FBI Deputy Director John Pistole at a press conference…