The Santos Effect

Under a 1970 statute governing financial disclosures, federal judges are not required to disclose who bought the property from them. A Washington developer forgave $120,000 in loans and gave $20,000 in cash to retire Justice William J. Brennan Jr. He said the gifts reflected only the affection and generosity of a dear friend.

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Wretch Nation! We’re late, but we are here. It’s a big week in news media and we waste no time geting into stories circling Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon. There are plenty of theories, anonymous tips and hot takes this week so tune in to hear us make sense of the madness.

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Show Notes:

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NY Mag: Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon’s Same-Day Demise

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FiveThirtyEight: The Fox News Defamation Trial Hurt Trust Among Some Viewers

NYTimes: Newsmax Ratings Climb After Tucker Carlson’s Exit at Fox

Don Lemon on Twitter: I was informed this morning by my agent that I have been terminated from CNN.

CNN Communications on Twitter: Don Lemon’s statement about this morning’s events is inaccurate. He was offered an opportunity to meet with management but instead released a statement on Twitter.

Variety: Gayle King, Charles Barkley Confirm Weekly CNN Show