The Megyn Kelly Show Outrageous Casey DeSantis Attacks, CNN's Whiny Newsroom, and Surviving Cancelation, with Jesse Kelly and Joseph Massey | Ep. 566
Jun 6, 2023
Jesse Kelly, author of "The Anti-Communist Manifesto," and Joseph Massey, a poet who faced cancelation, bring their unique perspectives to the conversation. They discuss CNN's identity crisis and the blame placed on Jeff Zucker, while debating whether the right should adopt cancel culture tactics. The duo also explores the controversies surrounding gender ideology in academia and the GOP dynamics amid Donald Trump's legal challenges. Massey shares his journey of recovery from cancelation, illustrating how pain can fuel artistic expression.
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CNN's Identity Crisis
- Chris Licht’s criticisms of CNN’s past coverage are valid, including their COVID-19 hype and biased reporting during the Trump era.
- However, Licht's attempts to rebrand CNN are failing due to his insecure leadership style and inability to manage his staff.
CNN's "Trump Drug"
- CNN's obsession with Trump, like an addiction, prevented them from improving their talent and content.
- Now, without Trump as a focus, they lack interesting personalities and struggle to change their image.
Ingrained Bias
- CNN's current anchors, ingrained with leftist bias, cannot be objective about Trump.
- Their attempts to appear unbiased will fail, alienating viewers and further damaging their credibility.
