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RATINGS: VANCE/HANNITY INTERVIEW ON FOX NEWS EASILY BEATS PRESIDENT BIDEN/LESTER HOLT INTERVIEW ON NBC Do you even need to ask who led Night 1 ratings of the Republican National Convention? Fox News DOMINATED with more than 6.1 million viewers from 8-11pm, according to Nielsen data. By comparison, CNN averaged just over 1 million viewers and MSNBC had 1.4 million. Fox News’ audience swelled to 6.9 million for the 10pm hour, well ahead of runners up ABC (2.28 million) and NBC (2.24 million). At 9 PM, Sean Hannity’s exclusive interview with Republican VP candidate JD Vance delivered 6.1 million viewers and 1 million in the 25-54 demo, outpacing Lester Holt’s NBC sit down with President Biden by more than 100% with viewers and 58% with the 25-54 demo. Early Nielsen numbers show Fox News again in the lead for Night 2 delivering 5.2 million in primetime making Fox News #1 AGAIN for the night amongst all competition in broadcast OR cable. [via CableFax Daily, 7/17/24] #foxnews #rnc #nbc #vance #biden #effectvinsights #politics #news

Exciting developments in the media world! Barbara Ciara steps down as anchor at WTKR Norfolk, while CNN's "King Charles" premieres on Nov 29th. Dive into the details of these significant shifts in the news landscape in our latest article. Stay informed! #news #cnn #media

"Trump, of course, has been welcomed back on X and other social networks. And as Navaroli writes, tech companies across the board have slashed their trust and safety teams. “Going into the 2024 election season, that has left social media—and, by extension, American democracy—more fragile than it has ever been in the digital era,” she observes. “We face adversaries hell-bent on destroying the integrity of our elections, forces”—Russia, China, and Iran, among others—“that have used the past two presidential cycles to hone their manipulation strategies.” Many researchers find that it’s now more difficult to map foreign disinformation campaigns than it has been for years. As Nora Benavidez—a senior counsel at Free Press, a media-focused research group—told Golding, “Ultimately, what we see is that democracy is a much lower priority for these companies than making sure they keep costs in line.”' --The Election Issue - Columbia Journalism Review https://lnkd.in/gktJ4iMQ

I sent this message to NBC last weekend. I believe it speaks for itself. "Dear NBC News: I am writing to express my absolute disgust and repulsion with your organization for hiring a republican shill like Ronna McDaniel. Seriously, what were you thinking? It's not as though she is a brilliant political mind who will share magnificent insights with your viewers. McDaniel is NOT what your viewers need. Let her go work at Fox so-called News or Newsmax or some other right-wing media scam outfit. The Fairness Doctrine is no longer in place, and there is no legal requirement for a news outlet to promote "both sides" when it comes to politics. That whole "both sides" notion needs to go, because it is less than worthless. There was a time when Democrats and Republicans had legitimate points to make and were worthy adversaries. That time has come and gone. Republicans have nothing—NOTHING—of substance to offer the nation, and McDaniel will not be a legitimate asset to your company or to your viewers. Why do large media companies like NBC insist on promoting the illusion of "fairness" when it comes to reporting the news? Reporting the news is not about being "fair": it's about telling the truth. If you were really fair, you would broadcast all of the jackassery and chicanery that Trump and the GOP are pulling on a daily basis. America is being destroyed by the greed and inhumanity of Republican politicians, but the mainstream media seems fixated on Trump and won't call out his constant lies or the very real threat he and the GOP pose to democracy. (And why is that? We know why, and so do you. It's because Trump gets ratings, clicks, and eyeballs, and the almighty dollar trumps everything, doesn't it? Sensationalism sells, and Joe Biden isn't sensational. He's just doing a great job quietly and effectively--but that doesn't pull ratings like Trump, does it?) The U.S. will be toast if Trump somehow cheats his way into the White House again, but your network isn't telling people about that awful truth. And what is NBC doing about the situation? You're hiring Republican mouthpieces like Ronna McDaniel, a right-wing tool who has been nothing but a loser for her own party. Do you actually believe she's going to add anything significant to your network? I am disgusted with your choice to hire McDaniel, and I know I'm not alone. You mainstream media folks had better wake up and start trying to hire some actual journalists instead of muckrakers and right-wing agent provocateurs like McDaniel. Fire her. Now. Then go find more Rachel Maddows and Joy Reids and Lawrence O'Donnells. What is wrong with you people? Can you not tell that the country is burning and that Republicans are throwing gasoline on the fire? Stop coddling the right wing and start telling the people the truth about what's going on. Shame on NBC for what you've done. Now fix it. America deserves better. With all the righteous anger I can summon, Vanessa Sheridan

🗽 A Time for Change: The American Call for Unity 🇺🇸 The American people are yearning for change. The division caused by partisan politics has taken its toll, and a growing number of citizens are ready for a new vision and a united way forward. At this pivotal moment, we must come together, set aside our differences, and work collaboratively to forge a path that embodies the true spirit of democracy and inclusiveness. It's time to heal, reconnect, and create a nation where all voices are heard. Join us in this vital movement towards unity and progress. #NewVision #AmericanUnity #PartisanPolitics #TimeForChange #Democracy #Inclusiveness #Healing #Reconnection #PoliticalReform #ForwardThinking #Unity #Progress #Collaboration #VoiceOfThePeople #NationBuilding #CitizenEngagement #USPolitics #riseup #riseabove #Riseupwithrobby Robby Wells https://lnkd.in/eB39BpJj

I recommend everyone to take 3 hours of their precious time to watch and listen to Tucker Carlson being interviewed by Lex Fridman. What struck me foremost is his wisdom. Tucker is a wise man, ethical, not just an intelligent reporter. He offers his visions based on reality and I believe we'd benefit if we'd take his advice to prevent further harm to life, the environment and social cohesion by stopping all wars. It is all about conversation. When dialogue is stopped by violence, chaos and death are the results. https://lnkd.in/gK2BcJw6

Here's a video of my interview tonight on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt to discuss the University of Michigan and Jim Harbaugh:

Today, we are reflecting on the time Tim sat down with our guest, Michael Bolden, CEO and Executive Director of The American Press Institute, to explore journalism’s importance for democracy, the need to listen with humility, the need to build healthy and supportive cultures, the role of metrics in news, and much more. Click the link below to listen to this inspiring episode! https://lnkd.in/gd8icu4m

The story of Tucker Carlson's abrupt exit from Fox News is indeed a complex and intriguing one. It appears that the termination was shrouded in mystery and left many questions unanswered. The lack of a clear explanation from Fox News only fueled conspiracy theories and speculation. Brian Stelter's book, "Network of Lies," delves into the various factors that may have contributed to Carlson's departure. The abruptness of the announcement, with no direct statement from the host himself, added to the confusion surrounding the situation. The suddenness of the firing caught even Carlson's production team off guard, leaving them to discover the news through smartphone alerts or messages from friends. This lack of communication within the network added to the overall sense of chaos. The theories circulating among the production team about the reasons behind the cancellation highlight the complexity of the situation. From legal settlements to allegations of a toxic workplace and even connections to interviews on other networks, it seems that there were many factors at play. Carlson's conservative and right-leaning stance in his newscast reflects the polarizing nature of cable news. The alignment of news content with political agendas can indeed impact viewers and the broader public. The story of Tucker Carlson's exit from Fox News appears to be a multifaceted and controversial one, with many details and motivations left to speculation. Views, ideas and stories will continue into the future future to the extent of the unknown. https://lnkd.in/dCJ8MJKi

Watched the second episode of 'Nemesis' last night, the ABC's docuseries on the Abbott/Turnbull/Morrison governments. Gripping stuff, and a fascinating insight into the machinations of modern politics. The Barnaby Joyce saga and subsequent "bonk ban" seemed a big turning point for Turnbull, losing the support of a key ally when he needed it the most. Strangely enough Barnaby is in the news again today, having been filmed lying on the sidewalk, legs up on a plantabox, yelling into his phone after big night last week, and seemingly in the same suit and tie he was wearing for the doco. The saga continues... Turnbull reflected on how much pressure gets applied to the PM, and how nothing can prepare you for the role, how many competing forces there are to respond to: party politics, volatile electorates, 24/7 media, foreign relations, economics, etc. Given the tragic nature of the story - the Liberal Party repeating the mistakes of the Rudd-Gillard-Rudd Labor Government - it makes me reflect on the future of democratic governments in the internet age. There seems to be an overwhelming level of pressure on our leaders, from without and within, that makes long-term decision making and consensus building incredibly hard. Australian culture can be pretty harsh on our leaders, and it's a shame that every Prime Minister since Howard has seemingly been crushed by the job. Is there a fix for this in the internet age? https://lnkd.in/gytWFG47