CNN’s Viewership Drops to 374K as Fox News Outscores ABC, CBS, and NBC
CNN’s Low Ratings Spark Discussion Recently, CNN has been critiqued as a platform promoting misinformation and violence, particularly against Jews, while facing surprisingly low ratings. During the week of May 26 to June 1, the network averaged only 374,000 viewers in primetime, which is notably lower—six times lower—than Fox News Channel’s average of 2.3 million […]
Conflict behind the scenes between CBS and its affiliates complicates the Paramount deal further
Paramount’s $8 billion sale to Skydance faces increasing challenges, largely due to complications with CBS, often referred to as the Tiffany Network. Another significant obstacle arises from the ongoing conflict between CBS, Paramount’s news and entertainment arm, and its approximately 70 affiliates. CBS is pushing for higher fees for the programming it broadcasts, leading to […]
Jon Stewart criticizes Trump’s CBS lawsuit as a corporate scheme for ‘protection money.’
Jon Stewart Voices Concern Over Trump’s CBS Lawsuit Jon Stewart, the host of “The Daily Show,” recently expressed his worries about President Trump’s lawsuit against CBS News. He suggested that this legal action could ultimately threaten his show and, more broadly, the well-being of the nation. In a discussion on the Bill Simmons Podcast, Stewart […]
CBS to compensate fired executive $10 million after yielding to pressure.
The Arbitration Appeals Panel, along with Dunn’s legal team, has stated that CBS is required to pay nearly $10 million, with the payments tied to allegations related to sexist remarks made by former CBS TV station president Peter Dunn. Last week, the Appeals Committee established that CBS had made a significant error when it attempted […]
Legal experts criticize senators’ caution regarding Trump’s CBS lawsuit agreement
Concerns Raised Over Trump vs. CBS News Lawsuit Settlement Legal analysts have criticized a recent letter from three Democratic senators directed at Shari Redstone, a key shareholder in Paramount Global. The senators suggested that settling President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against CBS News might contravene federal bribery laws. Trump is pursuing $20 billion from CBS News […]
Albany news anchor Olivia Jaquith reports during labor after her water breaks at a CBS station.
News Anchor Delivers While in Labor Breaking news emerged from New York as a pregnant news anchor announced her water had broken while on air—yet she continued to deliver the broadcast for an impressive three hours. Olivia Jaquis, who anchors at WRGB, Albany’s CBS affiliate, shared this surprising moment shortly before 6 AM on Wednesday. […]
Crisis linked to Trump worsens at CBS News
Changes at CBS News Amid Trump Lawsuit The recent resignations of two high-profile executives at CBS News have sent shockwaves through the journalism community, and they may also be prompting the network’s corporate owners to address the ongoing lawsuit from former President Trump. This week, CBS President Wendy McMahon announced her departure, following closely on […]
Senators warn that Paramount’s resolution of Trump’s CBS lawsuit may breach bribery regulations.
Senators Voice Concerns Over Trump’s Lawsuit Against CBS This week, Senators Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts and Bernie Sanders from Vermont sent a concerning letter to Shari Redstone of Paramount Global regarding President Donald Trump’s ongoing lawsuit against CBS News. Trump is pursuing $20 billion, alleging that “60 Minutes” interfered with an interview he had with […]
Gayle King’s 13-year tenure at CBS News may be nearing its conclusion, according to sources.
Gail King’s position at CBS seems to be uncertain these days. The host of “CBS Mornings,” who started her journey with the network back in 2012 alongside Charlie Rose and Norah O’Donnell, is currently in negotiations for a contract set to expire in September, according to sources. At 70 years old, King is reportedly earning […]
Senators caution Shari Redstone about ‘bribery’ in resolving Trump CBS lawsuit
Paramount Global Faces Scrutiny Over Trump Lawsuit Paramount Global is under new scrutiny from lawmakers regarding discussions aimed at resolving a $20 billion defamation lawsuit that President Trump has brought against CBS News. In a letter sent on Tuesday evening to Paramount’s Shari Redstone, Senators Elizabeth Warren, Ron Wyden, and Bernie Sanders expressed concerns that […]