The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg Media Cringe
Oct 10, 2024
Eliana Johnson, the editor-in-chief of the Washington Free Beacon and a former Politico White House correspondent, shares her insights on media bias and the political landscape. She discusses the fallout from Ta-Nehisi Coates' controversial interview and Kamala Harris' rocky appearance on 60 Minutes. Topics such as identity politics, the dynamics of political spouses like Doug Emhoff, and the rhetorical strategies of J.D. Vance and Ron DeSantis are also illuminated. Johnson's perspective highlights the complexities of authenticity in political narratives.
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CBS News Meltdown
- Tony Dokoupil interviewed Ta-Nehisi Coates about his new anti-Israel book.
- CBS News staffers were "traumatized" by Dokoupil's tough questions, claiming he violated editorial standards.
Internal CBS Conflict
- Leaked audio revealed CBS executives criticizing Dokoupil's interview, prompting Jan Crawford to question their standards.
- The executives dodged Crawford's questions, highlighting the network's internal conflict.
Fallout and Apology
- CBS canceled plans for a "trauma specialist" after he called Tim Scott "Uncle Tim".
- Dokoupil issued a tearful apology to staff, while Paramount's owner is reportedly upset over the incident.
