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Tomi Lahren: Will Media Ignore Nashville Shooter Due to Gender Identity?

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Yesterday, a 28-year-old opened fire in a Nashville elementary school, killing three adults and three children under the age of 10 before ending their own life. OutKick’s Tomi Lahren questioned if the events will be covered like other mass shootings due to the shooter’s gender identity.

The shooter was born a female, but identified as a male, and reportedly left behind documentation about their gender causing mental problems.

During her Fox News Commentary Tuesday, Lahren suggested that the media would be hesitant to cover the tragedy because it wouldn’t fit the narrative of usual school shooting suspects.

“We have yet to be given a motive but the Democrats are already screaming for gun control,” Lahren said. “But what about mental health and specifically the mental illness and body dysmorphia that is associated with trans gender-affirming propaganda? Will the Democrats and mainstream media acknowledge this potential factor or ignore it as it’s not politically convenient for their purposes?”

As of publication, the Nashville shooting is on the homepage of The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, MSNBC, Fox News, CNN, NewsNation, and Newsmax.

Lahren suggested the mental health of young Americans has been affected by the result of policies implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic and social media usage, among other issues.

Peacock Adding Livestreams of MSNBC’s Morning Joe, CNBC’s Squawk Box

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Peacock Adding Livestreams of MSNBC’s Morning Joe, CNBC’s Squawk Box

Peacock is bolstering its streaming offerings with the addition of MSNBC’s Morning Joe and CNBC’s Squawk Box.

The streaming platform from NBCUniversal is adding a “Morning News Live” section that will be prominently displayed on the outlet’s landing page and incorporates the two morning cable news programs into offerings that include Today All Day, and local news from NBC owned and operated stations throughout the country, as well as the free NBC News Now streaming channel.

Morning Joe airs from 6:00-10:00 AM ET on MSNBC, and returns to airing live on Peacock after MSNBC’s previous streaming platform — The Choice — was folded into a plan for Peacock’s premium tier when it debuted. The program, hosted by former U.S. Representative Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, routinely finishes in second place in the cable news morning show ratings behind Fox News’ Fox & Friends.

Squawk Box aires from 6:00-9:00 AM ET on CNBC, and like Morning Joe, had only previously been available on the streaming platform on-demand after the episode had already aired live. The show is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin, and labels itself as the “ultimate pre-market morning news and talk program”.

Vladimir Duthiers Promoted to ‘Featured Host’ of CBS Mornings

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Vladimir Duthiers Promoted to ‘Featured Host’ of CBS Mornings

CBS News Live host Vladimir Duthiers has been promoted to “featured host” of CBS Mornings, the network has annoucned.

After serving as the show’s lead correspondent since 2019, Duthiers will now join hosts Gayle King, Nate Burleson, and Tony Dokoupil in a more prominent role. CBS News President Neeraj Khemlani said the position means “there will be more of Vlad on CBS Mornings“, adding that he will “tell more business, arts, and culture stories. And there will be more Vlad on Talk of the Table”, a recurring segment on the show.

“With fatherhood and now this solidifying of my role on the morning show, my head is spinning,” Duthiers told Variety.

Duthiers joined CBS News in 2014 as an anchor for the network’s CBSN streaming service. He came to CBS after spending five years at CNN as an international correspondent based out of Nigeria.

In an internal memo, Khemlani credits Duthiers for his work on the program, adding that CBS Mornings has experienced a 3% increase in viewers from the women 25-54 demographic over the course of the last year in the Nielsen ratings.

FCC: Evidence Supporting TikTok Ban ‘is Crystal Clear’

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The head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Brendan Carr, told CBS News that there was undeniable proof to support a nationwide prohibition on TikTok and criticized the company for its inability to persuade lawmakers that the app did not pose a threat to Americans.

According to Fox News Digital, During last week’s House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on security concerns regarding the app, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew faced questioning from both Democrats and Republicans. Carr defended the bipartisan push for a national ban during an interview on “CBS Mornings” last week, citing reports where TikTok confessed to China using the app to obtain data from American users.

“Look, I think the evidence we have now is crystal clear. For years TikTok represented that very little data, if any, goes back to Beijing, and there was a blockbuster story over the summer that got internal communications that said, no, quote, ‘everything is seen in China,” he began.

He pointed out that TikTok had previously claimed that little to no data was sent back to Beijing, but internal communications revealed otherwise. Carr also mentioned a story about TikTok being utilized to covertly monitor the locations of specific Americans, which the company denied but later admitted to doing in internal emails. He added that during the recent midterm elections, CCP state media created TikTok accounts to target US politicians with divisive content.

“Look, I’ve testified before the same committee many times, sat in the same chair, and never seen anything like that. The day could not have gone any worse for TikTok,” Carr told CBS News.

Carr expressed his disappointment with the TikTok executive’s failure to convince lawmakers that there was no cause for concern. He described the hearing as a train wreck for TikTok, as Chew struggled to directly answer questions about its parent company, ByteDance’s potential spying on American citizens and whether Chinese government spying was occurring through the app.

Megyn Kelly: Candidates, Reporters Are ‘Supposed to Be Adversarial’

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On her podcast, The Megyn Kelly Show, Megyn Kelly shared that she had extended an invitation for an interview to potential 2024 Presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL). However, she mentioned that she was still waiting for his response. 

According to Mediate, during Monday’s episode, Kelly and commentators Evita Duffy and Amala Ekpunobi discussed various topics, including the increasing contrast between former President Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, considered a likely contender in the upcoming presidential election.

Kelly acknowledged that while Trump is willing to take social risks, DeSantis does not take significant rhetorical risks or can effortlessly charm a room. Later in their discussion, she mentioned that they had invited the Florida Governor to be a guest on their program, but he still needed to respond. Kelly found this interesting, especially considering DeSantis’ recent interview with Piers Morgan, whom she feels is a friend. 

She questioned why he would choose to sit down with a British journalist rather than appear on her show. Kelly then suggested that there might be a reason for this, implying that DeSantis might be afraid to face the kind of interview that she would conduct with him. She said she wouldn’t give him a pass, which might explain his reluctance to accept their invitation.

Kelly pointed out that she applies the same standard to all her interviews, including with Trump. She emphasized that no one gets a pass regarding tough questions and critical analysis.

“That’s the way I am with presidential candidates. And that’s because I represent the viewers, not the candidates. You know, and that’s the way the journalists should be. We’re there for the viewers. We’re not there to rub elbows with these guys who may or may not be president and inure ourselves and their good graces,” Kelly explained.

Kelly urged journalists to be bold and assertive in their interactions with public figures, suggesting they must have the courage and confidence to ask tough questions and hold those in power accountable.

“Reporters need to remember that — the relationship is supposed to be adversarial, for the love of God. These journalists should show it. I don’t give a shit if you’ve fallen in love with DeSantis or Trump, for that matter. They’re not your friend,” Kelly added.

Andrew Cuomo Hosts Special Night on 77 WABC

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Andrew Cuomo, the ex-governor of New York, has a history of being comfortable in the public eye. He recently hosted a talk show named “State of the City, State and Nation” on 77 WABC. 

Cuomo, who is a Democrat, resigned amid scandal on August 24 after previously announcing his decision on August 10. He acknowledged the circumstances and stated that stepping aside was the best way he could help the government continue governing. Kathy Hochul, another Democrat and former lieutenant governor, served the remaining portion of Cuomo’s term, which ended on January 1, 2023.

From December 2020 to August 2021, a sequence of incidents occurred concerning Cuomo, leading to demands for his removal from office either by impeachment or resignation. These incidents included probes into allegations of sexual harassment and his administration’s response to nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“In an unprecedented hour from 8 to 9 PM ET, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will speak directly to New York and the entire nation about the current state of local, national, and international affairs,” the station said on its website. 

Cuomo shared his opinions on the performance of his former lieutenant governor, Kathy Hochul, and other political issues during his appearance on WABC. The network reports that Cuomo has been hosting his podcast and requested the airtime.

In a statement, WABC and owner John Catsimatidis said, “let him speak! I have often said that 77 WABC is about truth and hearing from all sides. Let the listeners decide.” 

Pat McAfee: I Will Definitely Be On College GameDay Next Season

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There has been plenty of speculation about what the future holds for Pat McAfee, but the media star made it clear that his obligation to ESPN and College GameDay is concrete.

Taking a call on his daily YouTube show on Monday, McAfee was asked if he would be back for the 2023 season. After talking about his desire to get down to Baton Rouge to do GameDay from LSU, Pat made his status known.

“I am definitely on College GameDay for one more year. Definitely,” McAfee said. “That is a definite situation. After that, the conversation’s pending.”

“Up to something season’s cooking,” he added.

McAfee signed a two-year deal with ESPN last September to join GameDay.

Mike Francesa: BetRivers Podcast Is Enough For Me Right Now

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Mike Francesa: BetRivers Podcast Is Enough For Me Right Now

If you were hoping to catch Mike Francesa hosting a daily TV or radio show in the future, that ship has likely sailed.

Asked by a listener on his Mike Francesa Podcast if he would go back to doing a show on television similar to his Mike’d Up program on NBC New York, Francesa said it’s not in his future.

“I would doubt it,” he said on his Monday episode. “At this point, I’m not as visible. So it wouldn’t make as much sense as having me now as it would then. And frankly, I’m doing what I do now, and I love doing it.”

Francesa reunited with his former WFAN co-host Chris “Mad Dog” Russo on ESPN’s First Take back in January, but Mike said the podcast he’s doing for the BetRivers Network checks all the boxes of what he’s looking for work-wise at the moment.

“It’s actually enough,” he said. “I’ve had a couple offers in the last couple of months. I’ve turned them all down. Anybody that’s asked me for steady work or to do something Monday through Friday I’ve said no.”

“It would have to be something very unusual for me to do on a regular basis,” he added.

Stephen A. Smith: Dan Le Batard is My Friend, But He is Wrong

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Stephen A. Smith got the last word in his spat with former ESPN colleague Dan Le Batard on Monday.

Smith, who was supposed to be on vacation, needed to postpone things long enough to record a new episode of his Audacy podcast K[no]w Mercy. He needed to get his feelings about the situation off his chest.

Smith pointed to a couple of different areas in Le Batard’s argument that Stephen A. and Skip Bayless have ruined sports television through the rise of heated debate-style programming.

“I did think that he was wrong when he came at me last week and he said, ‘I hate what you two have done to sports television, talking about Skip Bayless and myself,” he said. “It’s amazing to me how people will speak as if I’ve had a negative impact on an industry they profit off of! Dan Le Batard wrote for the Miami Herald for 26 years. 1990-2016. Ask Dan Le Batard how much money he made writing for the Miami Herald compared to how much money he made on ESPN. How much money he made doing Highly Questionable, how much money he made doing the Dan Le Batard Show, how much money he is making doing South Beach Sessions!”

Stephen A. went on to say that he’s having a hard time wrapping his head around how people’s biggest gripe is that Smith’s style has spawned wannabes who somehow find a way to dominate in the space.

“It’s amazing to me how ‘Oh my lord, the impact Stephen A. had on this industry – oh my god, oh my god, oh my god.’ Really? Really? And what impact would that be?” he said. “People trying to be loud? People trying to be bombastic? That’s all y’all got? That’s it? We’re just going to ignore everything that happened prior to that?”

Smith pointed to his journalistic background and how he’s always used proper ethics and integrity and reiterated his point that he and Bayless shouldn’t have all the blame for how the space has evolved.

“Dan Le Batard was wrong when he said, ‘Skip Bayless and I, the journalistic tenets are ignored because the made-for-TV debate is proliferated in the mind’s eye, and it’s been at the expense of journalism.’ That is not our problem,” he said. “Not for two people who have employed journalistic tenets our entire career.”

Doug Gottlieb Talks About His ‘White Man’s Perspective’ Gaffe Publicly For First Time

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Doug Gottlieb was recently reminded of a gaffe he made during NCAA tournament coverage for CBS back in 2013, and on Monday the FOX Sports Radio host talked publicly about the joke gone wrong for the first time.

In his In The Bonus podcast for his national radio show, Gottlieb talked about where the idea for the joke originated.

A friend joked earlier that week that Gottlieb’s presence among Greg Gumbel, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Greg Anthony would actually bring some diversity to the set considering Gottlieb would be the only white guy at the desk. Gottlieb thought he’d work that in somehow during a segment, noting that there was no oversight on what would be said on the air.

“No one said, ‘Don’t do that,'” Gottlieb said. “They should have. Somebody should’ve said, ‘Don’t do that.'”

Doug added that he shouldn’t have tried to do too much.

“All I should have said was, ‘Man I’m just so honored to be here with these legends. You guys let me know when you need me. Otherwise, I’ll just kind of layout in the cut,'” he said. “But instead I said something stupid where I butchered the line and is like, ‘I’m just here to give a white man’s perspective.’ I was just trying to be funny.”

“You’re like, ‘Holy shit, am I gonna get fired during the break?'” Gottlieb said later. “That’s what you feel like.”

Doug said he managed to keep his composure through the next segments until a commercial break. He mentioned how no one at the desk was speaking to him. After a text from Seth Davis asking if he was OK, Doug said he inevitably heard directly from someone at CBS about the joke.

“I get a tap on my shoulder, and it’s one of the gentlemen that hired me at CBS,” he said. “And he asked me, ‘What the f–k are you doing?'”

Gottlieb said he reiterated that he was just trying to make a joke. But he said it was a big-time mistake with the network that he could’ve avoided completely.

“It was a f–k up, because I didn’t need it,” he said. “I didn’t need to try and crack a joke when I’m naturally pretty humorous. And not really my job. And let Kenny and Charles be funny. They are really, really funny, and no one is ever offended by anything they say.”

Doug said that there was one person that attempted to get him fired over social media that night. He had a special message for that individual.

“To that guy, f–k you,” he said.

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