CNN Hits Worst Ratings on Record in Key Demo ☞ RedState
“CNN — which launched in 1980 and bills itself as ‘the most trusted name in news’ — totaled just 55,000 viewers for its weekend slate of shows that include Sunday political programs ‘State of the Union with Jake Tapper and Dana Bash,’ and ‘Fareed Zakaria GPS…’
The ratings are the network’s worst since 1991 — the earliest TV data is readily available.”
CNN actually tweeted this! Come enjoy the comments ☞ Not the Bee
“Another looming indictment for former President Donald Trump. Another day on the road selling the economy for President Joe Biden.”
Rev. Al Sharpton and Marc Morial demand explanation on CNN decision to fire Don Lemon ☞ The Crusader – Chicago
“We are completely stunned at the termination of Don Lemon. Throughout his career, Don has been a superb journalist who was very open to the civil rights community on issues others wouldn’t touch. Don’s voice has been invaluable to the conversation of how we become a more just nation.”
CNN blasts Don Lemon for ‘inaccurate’ claim about his firing ☞ New York Post
“Don Lemon’s statement about this morning’s events is inaccurate. He was offered an opportunity to meet with management but instead released a statement on Twitter.”
Nolte: CNN Moves to Axe Don Lemon with Nothingburger Hit Piece Planted at Variety ☞ Breitbart
“In an obvious move to get rid of failed morning anchor Don Lemon, CNN planted a hit piece with far-left Variety.”
CNN’s Don Lemon Had History of Misogyny Before Nikki Haley Comment ☞ Variety
“Lemon called one of his producers fat to her face. Not long before he was identified as sending threatening texts to Phillips, he mocked Grace on air by mimicking her, shocking fellow colleagues. Grace declined comment but a person close to her tells Variety that “she thinks he’s an ass” and that he was always “rude, dismissive and really unfamiliar with the [news] content being discussed.”
CNN boss Chris Licht was ‘forced to hire extra security posted outside his 17th floor corporate office’ after he gutted hundreds of the network’s staff ☞ The Daily Mail
“Licht, 51, laid off hundreds of employees, including some big-name on-air talents like Preet Bharara, Alison Kosik, Dan Merica, and Chris Cillizza”
CNN’s Gleeful Coverage of Twitter’s Alleged Downfall Is Severely Lacking in Self-Awareness ☞ RedState
“On the platform Thursday evening, where #RIPTwitter was the top trend worldwide, users wrote what they feared might be their last posts, offering apprehensive goodbyes and listing the other (more stable) social media platforms where they can still be found.”
CNN is here to tell you about a new study that says the more severe your reaction to the Covid vaccine, the better it’s working! ☞ Not the Bee
“People who reported experiencing side effects to the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines such as fever, chills or muscle pain tended to have a greater antibody response following vaccination, according to new research.”
CNN Deceptively Edits Audio to Pass Off Sunday Host as Hungary’s Orban ☞ Newsbusters.org
“It’s very clear to NewsBusters that the clip shown during New day on Tuesday was Zakaria’s original voice-over from Sunday with an audio buzz slapped over it to make it sound as though the recording was made in secret and leaked.”