Brad vs Everyone Trans “journalists” cause chaos at CBS, Trump shocks us all & SNL star CANCELED
Jan 12, 2026
The podcast dives into the chaos at CBS News caused by trans journalists clashing with traditional reporting standards. A discussion surfaces on the dangers of self-identification in journalism, particularly around the safety of women in prisons. Moving to politics, Trump's surprising announcement about capping credit card interest rates raises questions about its legality and potential economic impact. Lastly, a controversial moment involving SNL stars highlights the madness of cancel culture and the suppression of free speech in today's identity politics.
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Newsrooms Outsource Language To Activists
- Mainstream newsroom practices have outsourced style guidance to activist groups, which can warp reporting neutrality.
- Brad Polumbo argues Jan Crawford's pushback at CBS reveals a needed course-correction in media standards.
Use Names To Maintain Neutrality
- Avoid using contested pronouns in neutral reporting by using names instead to preserve objectivity.
- Brad Polumbo suggests reporters favor names over pronouns to avoid taking sides.
Language Rules Spark Public Backlash
- The Trans Journalists Association flags terms like "biological sex" as fraught, prompting backlash.
- Polumbo says denying biology alienated the broader public and fueled backlash against trans activism.