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Legacy Media Meltdown Over Bari Weiss, Michael Knowles on MAGA’s Israel Divide, & Detoxing the Dems for 2028

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Oct 7, 2025
Michael Knowles, a conservative commentator and host at The Daily Wire, opens up about the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination and its impact on the conservative movement, while navigating the fractures within MAGA regarding Israel. Doug Sosnik, a veteran Democratic strategist, analyzes the shifting voter demographics and emphasizes the necessity for Democrats to detox their brand for the 2028 elections. Together, they tackle the challenges both parties face in a divided political landscape.
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INSIGHT

Weiss Offers A Path To Revive CBS

  • Mark Halperin argues Bari Weiss's Free Press success shows independent models can scale editorial credibility.
  • He frames her hiring as a possible fix to revive CBS News' relevance and profitability.
INSIGHT

CBS Is A Tarnished Asset With Real Scale

  • Halperin says CBS News has declined in relevance, ratings, and digital strength over decades.
  • He argues the network retains infrastructure and reach that could be leveraged with new leadership.
ADVICE

Embrace Clear Journalism Principles Or Leave

  • Bari Weiss laid out ten principles stressing facts, fairness, and diverse voices as a newsroom compass.
  • Halperin suggests staff should either embrace those principles or quit.
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