Undercurrents CNN's Abby Phillip FINALLY admits her network is biased
Oct 29, 2025
A CNN anchor's admission of bias sparks a lively discussion about media trust. The show dives into a study revealing disproportionate interruptions of conservatives by Abby Phillip. Insights on how transparency about ideological slants could restore trust in journalism are shared. Specific instances of alleged bias in CNN's coverage are dissected, illustrating the impact of elitism on media narratives. With a call for honesty, Emily argues that acknowledging personal perspectives can foster a healthier media landscape.
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CNN's Center-Left Admission
- Abby Phillip reluctantly labels CNN "probably center-left," admitting ideological slant affects audience perception.
- Emily argues that open admission of bias would quickly rebuild trust in media institutions.
Record Low Media Trust
- Gallup polling shows trust in mass media at a record low, driven down since Trump's entry into politics.
- Emily links declining trust to perceived dishonesty and ideological opacity in major outlets.
Interruption Count On NewsNight
- The Media Research Center sampled 10 episodes of CNN NewsNight and counted interruptions by Abby Phillip.
- They found Phillip interrupted conservative guests 127 times versus three interruptions of liberal guests.
