A free unlimited news media is essential for a democracy to survive, but the Donald Trump Presidency has been working full time to destroy freedom of the press.
Allowing CBS News to be “destroyed” by Paramount SkyDance owner David Ellison and his father Larry Ellison, in the name of “pleasing” Donald Trump and his aim of destroying the truth and the facts of history and current affairs, is a disaster, a tragedy of massive proportions. Their interference with the flagship show, SIXTY MINUTES, is a disgrace!
Scott Pelley, the highly regarded journalist who was the leading “star” of SIXTY MINUTES, denounced what is going on, and now has been fired, and the future of the landmark show, that has been part of the heritage of outstanding journalism, is in crisis after 58 years longevity since 1968.
If the Ellisons get their way, they will gain control of CNN as well, and further destroy honest, factual journalism.
Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos has undermined the Washington Post, with his machinations at that reputable newspaper, and the right wing tilt of its editorials.
And there have been controversies surrounding ABC News and the Los Angeles Times as well.
All this, as well as the manipulative, deceitful, lie based Fox News Channel and the New York Post, owned by Rupert Murdoch and his right wing empire.
So honest, accurate journalism is in a massive crisis.
CBS has sold it’s soul to Trump, and I for one, intend not to watch any of it’s programing.
Hey Professor, I just found out that CBS and the BBC are official partners. They share a major editorial and newsgathering relationship that allows both organizations to trade video, editorial content, and reporting resources globally.Key Details of the Partnership:The Deal: Formed originally in 2017, the agreement replaced the BBC’s longtime partnership with ABC and CBS’s previous deal with Sky News.Global Reach: It enables both networks to enhance their international coverage by pooling resources in major news hubs like London, New York, and Washington.Shared History: The alliance builds on a longstanding historical relationship dating back to World War II, when legendary CBS journalist Edward R. Murrow broadcast his famous reports directly from BBC studios in London.
Wayne, I am glad to learn of what you have informed me about the partnership of CBS and BBC, but I wonder how it affects CBS News, SIXTY MINUTES, and other CBS products, due to the Ellison Family control.
Speaking of the media…
Why does the media ignore Trump’s madness?
“His Truth Social posts show he’s better suited in a mental institution than at a negotiating table.”
https://www.publicnotice.co/p/trump-madness
Marco Rubio Isn’t the Presidential Hopeful the Media Makes Him out to Be
“All claims that he’s a Not Insane Republican are greatly exaggerated.”
https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a71487303/marco-rubio-republican-media-perception/
Trump attacks CNN’s Collins: ‘Hatred in her eyes’
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5908663-trump-attacks-cnn-kaitlan-collins/
The White House Correspondents absolutely SHOULD NOT hold their dinner with this scumbag. WTF are they even doing???
Right-wing media celebrate CBS News gutting 60 Minutes and firing Scott Pelley
https://www.mediamatters.org/cbs/right-wing-media-celebrate-cbs-news-gutting-60-minutes-and-firing-scott-pelley
Right-wing media is the antithesis of 60 Minutes.
Why The New York Times Is Wholly Responsible for Bari Weiss’s Rise
https://newrepublic.com/post/211430/new-york-times-bari-weiss
Why Did NPR Fire Its Climate Editor?
https://newrepublic.com/article/211456/npr-fire-climate-editor-banerjee
NPR has some good programs, but its “news” is a total f’ing joke and nobody should ever listen to it.
Paramount C.E.O. Promises Editorial Independence for ‘60 Minutes,’ Lesley Stahl Says
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/business/media/60-minutes-david-ellison-paramount.html?unlocked_article_code=1.o1A.aeJE.8et4hES81fSF&smid=url-share
Hahahahahahaha…riiiight, sure he will!
Paramount seeks biz counterpart for Weiss at CBS News
https://www.axios.com/2026/06/09/cbs-news-paramount-bari-weiss-business-counterpart
Former ‘60 Minutes’ Staffers Unload on Bari Weiss: ‘Everything She’s Touched Has Turned to S—’
https://variety.com/2026/tv/features/60-minutes-staffers-bari-weiss-scott-pelley-trump-1236771125/
MS Now is changing their lineup.
Here is the new lineup starting next week:
Weekdays
6:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. ET: Morning Joe (returns to a standard three hours)
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET: Money, Power, Politics with Stephanie Ruhle
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET: Peter Alexander (debut date to be announced)
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET: On the Line with Alicia Menendez
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET: The Moment with Katy Tur
7:00 p.m. ET: The Weeknight (Luke Russert joins co-hosts Symone Sanders Townsend and Michael Steele)
11:00 p.m. ET: The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi
Weekends
Saturdays & Sundays (10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET): Connect with Jacob Soboroff (based in Los Angeles)
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/ms-now-launch-dates-lineup-1236594704/
Thanks, Rational Lefty for the update on MSNOW, which in my mind is, by far, the superior news channel! 🙂
Justice Department approves Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/12/paramount-acquisition-warner-bros-approved-00960300
How Colbert’s Replacement Is Helping Tank the Rest of CBS
https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/how-stephen-colberts-replacement-is-helping-tank-the-rest-of-cbs/
A Peter Thiel-Backed Tribunal Is Putting Journalists on Trial.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/peter-thiel-tribunal-journalists-trial-1236617579/
With Paramount Merger Cleared, David Ellison to Join Trump at U.F.C. Bout
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/business/media/trump-ufc-david-ellison.html
Justice Department Decision to Allow Paramount Deal Surprised Staff Investigators
https://www.wsj.com/business/media/justice-department-decision-to-allow-paramount-deal-surprised-staff-investigators-a18f70da?st=Tiio6J&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
Fox is acquiring the streaming and device giant, Roku, for $22 billion.
https://www.vulture.com/article/why-fox-is-buying-roku.html
Nancy Guthrie ransom note, believed to be from abductor, said she died, sources say
https://wtop.com/national/2026/06/nancy-guthrie-ransom-note-believed-to-be-from-abductor-said-she-died-sources-say/
Horrible, evil f’ers.
A new ABC campaign urges viewers to push back against FCC pressure
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/06/22/new-abc-campaign-urges-viewers-push-back-against-fcc-pressure/
Trump Says He’s ‘Preparing Lawsuits Against ABC for False Reporting’
“President Donald Trump said his administration is about to sue ABC over its reporting on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.”
https://www.mediaite.com/politics/trump/trump-says-hes-preparing-lawsuits-against-abc-for-false-reporting/