The Megyn Kelly Show Megyn Kelly on the Meltdown and Hypocrisy at CBS News Over Coates Interview and "60 Minutes" Edits | Ep. 912
Oct 10, 2024
Ta-Nehisi Coates, an acclaimed author renowned for his critical insights on race and reparations, joins CBS anchor Tony DeCopal to discuss the widespread fallout from their provocative interview. They dive into the editing scandal involving CBS, particularly how a segment featuring Kamala Harris was manipulated. The conversation sheds light on the hypocrisy within CBS News, the implications of media bias, and the challenges faced in navigating journalistic integrity amidst political pressures. It's a revealing look at the intersection of media and race.
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Kamala's Edited Interview
- CBS edited Kamala Harris's 60 Minutes interview, removing a "word salad" moment.
- The original awkward answer was released in a teaser, then replaced with a shorter, less rambling response.
Dokoupil vs. Coates
- CBS host Tony Dokoupil challenged author Ta-Nehisi Coates on his one-sided view of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- Coates reduced the conflict to skin color and colonialism, prompting Dokoupil's pushback.
CBS Meltdown
- Dokoupil's challenge of Coates caused a meltdown at CBS, revealing their bias.
- They prioritized protecting a leftist idol over journalistic integrity.