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The Megyn Kelly Show
ABC Host "Humiliated" After Settlement, and Trump's Victory Ending the Cancel Era, with Adam Carolla and Justine Bateman | Ep. 968
Dec 18, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Adam Carolla, the outspoken host of "The Adam Carolla Show," and Justine Bateman, a filmmaker and author, tackle current controversies in media and politics. They explore George Stephanopoulos's predicament following ABC's settlement over the Trump lawsuit and the changing landscape of Broadway towards more progressive themes. Bateman assesses Trump’s victory as a potential end to cancel culture, while both guests critique the disturbing approval of violence among youth and the detrimental effects of internet culture on society.
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- George Stephanopoulos faced humiliation after ABC settled a defamation lawsuit with Trump, raising concerns about the network's tarnished reputation.
- Justine Bateman highlighted Trump's victory as indicative of the end of the cancel culture era and the halt of mob momentum.
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The Aftermath of the George Stephanopoulos Settlement
ABC News faced backlash after it was reported that George Stephanopoulos and the network settled a defamation lawsuit with Donald Trump for $15 million. This settlement followed misleading statements made during Stephanopoulos's interview with Representative Nancy Mace, where he implied a jury found Trump liable for rape, which was untrue. There are concerns within ABC about the impact of this settlement on the network’s reputation, especially since previous major stories, such as Russian collusion and COVID-19 reporting, were criticized for inaccuracy. Executives at ABC had anticipated backlash, fearing the implications of setting a legal precedent concerning defamation in journalism.
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