PBS Goes Full Feminist: US on the ‘Cusp' of a Female President (Again)

On Night 2 of the Democratic Convention, anchor Amna Nawaz was talking to former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in the PBS booth when they were joined by veteran PBS journalist Judy Woodruff. Nawaz took advantage by tossing aside her journalist hat and hosting a heartfelt feminist kaffeeklatsch hailing VP Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, as a feminist hero on “the…

Clay Waters
August 22nd, 2024 5:24 PM
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Morning Joe Loves Michelle's 'Hope Making A Comeback'

Morning Joe is enraptured by Michelle Obama's line from her DNC speech: "hope is making a comeback." But remind us: who's been in charge for the last—apparently hopeless—four years? Oh, right: it was the administration of Joe Biden and . . . Kamala Harris.

Mark Finkelstein
August 22nd, 2024 4:28 PM

NBC Drools Over Strong ‘Midwest Dad Energy’, ‘Star Power’ at DNC

NBC’s Today came out firing Thursday thoroughly pleased with how their friends at the Democratic National Convention programmed the night prior, deeming it an “unforgettable” and “supercharged” night “heavy on star power” with vice presidential nominee Tim Walz giving off “Midwest dad energy” hounded by Republicans and Oprah Winfrey “expand[ing] the tent” for Democrats.

Curtis Houck
August 22nd, 2024 4:17 PM

Gina Raimondo Cries to ABC: Trump Lying About Massive Biden Admin Jobs

During a devastating ABC interview, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo dismissed damning news from the Biden administration as lies from former President Trump.

Tom Olohan
August 22nd, 2024 4:01 PM

Kid Rock Posts ‘Obama Endorses Trump’ Video

Musician and singer Kid Rock posted a video clip from former President Barack Obama’s speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) this week – to appear like an endorsement of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Craig Bannister
August 22nd, 2024 3:39 PM

CBS: DNC Has Better Music Since 'They Travel,' Have 'Common Humanity'

Before Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday, CBS Mornings sought to answer a critically important question: “Why is it that the Democrats' music is just better?” Co-host Tony Dokoupil mused that it is because they travel more, while The Daily Show’s Ronny Chieng surmised it was because art best fits inside a left-wing worldview.…

Alex Christy
August 22nd, 2024 3:17 PM

RFK, Jr. Visits Arizona, Releases Video Exposing Border Horrors

Pres. Joe Biden’s executive orders opening up the southwest border to allow illegal immigrants to surge into the U.S. are just anti-American “political pettiness,” Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. says in a new video recapping his recent visit to Arizona.
Craig Bannister
August 22nd, 2024 2:38 PM

'Another Powerful Evening': Colbert Gets Emotional At Walz Speech

After Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president on Wednesday, CBS’s Stephen Colbert reacted on a live edition of The Late Show by claiming that day three of the DNC was “another powerful evening” that “was about remembering that America is good and that we shouldn't give in to hopelessness.”

Alex Christy
August 22nd, 2024 1:35 PM

The Chicago DNC Theme Was ‘Hope’ — What About Chicagoans?

President Joe Biden, at the Democratic National Convention, said, “Donald Trump and the Republican friends, they not only can’t think; they can’t read very well. Seriously, think about it. Look at their Project 2025.” OK, let’s take Biden up on his offer “seriously” to think about those who “can’t read very well.” The convention is in Chicago, the adopted hometown of former President Barack…

Larry Elder
August 22nd, 2024 1:08 PM
Mark McKinnon CNN This Morning 8-22-24

'Do You Have Any Tissues?' CNN Tears Up Over Walz's Son

CNN This Morning repeatedly runs the clip from the DNC of Tim Walz's son Gus getting emotional and pointing to his father: "That's my dad." The panel collectively tears up, with Mark McKinnon saying "do you have any tissues?" 

Mark Finkelstein
August 22nd, 2024 12:14 PM

ABC Gets Hots for ‘Coach Walz’ Giving ‘Pep Talk’ With ‘Queen’ Oprah

On Thursday, the nervous sweat had yet to wear off on ABC’s Good Morning America from their weak knees and clammy palms from their Tuesday and Wednesday shows recapping the Democratic National Convention. This time, the played the role of Russia Today anchors promoting their party’s vice presidential candidate Tim Walz as a scandal-free “[s]ocial studies teacher, retired National…

Curtis Houck
August 22nd, 2024 12:08 PM

Democrats’ 2024 Platform Mentions ‘Trump’ Five Times More than ‘Harris’

The party platform approved by Democrats this week focuses far more on attacking former President Donald Trump than on their 2024 presidential candidate Kamala Harris and what she plans to do, if elected.
Craig Bannister
August 22nd, 2024 10:45 AM

MRC Asked ChatGPT About Soros Prosecutors — Here’s What We Discovered

Looking for the number of George Soros-funded prosecutors? The Media Research Center has the receipts, but if you look to artificial intelligence to find the answer, don’t think it will direct you to a media outlet that will give you the results you’re looking for.

Michael Morris
August 22nd, 2024 10:13 AM

PBS Harkens to 'Joyful Warrior' Harris Rekindling Excitement of Obama

The “excitement” began right from the introduction of PBS’s coverage of Night Two of the Democratic National Convention from Chicago, which featured consecutive speeches by Michelle and Barack Obama. Co-anchor Geoff Bennett set up this T-ball of a question: “And former president Barack Obama speaks to the city that helped launch his political career.” Next, in a staged soundbite, someone off-…

Clay Waters
August 22nd, 2024 9:51 AM