MEDIA CRITICISM

Nov 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Reporter's Emoji Stirred Up a Storm

A local TV sports reporter found himself in hot water after posting a single emoji in response to the passing of a food influencer who shared his name. Michael J. Duarte, a journalist for NBC LA, shared a post from TMZ about the death of Michael Duarte, known online as FoodWithBearHands, and added a mind-blown emoji. Some people online found it amusing, joking that ...

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Nov 07 2025BUSINESS

MSNBC's Bold Move: A New Name, A New Challenge

MSNBC is making a big change. It's dropping its old name and becoming MS NOW. This shift is happening because Comcast split its cable stuff into a new company called Versant. The big bosses wanted to make MSNBC stand alone, away from NBC News. Some people think this is a risky move. Sunny Bonnell, a branding expert, says changing a well-known name like MSNBC is a bi...

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Nov 07 2025OPINION

TV's LGBTQ Characters: A Closer Look at Representation and Viewer Preferences

The latest report from GLAAD reveals that out of 489 LGBTQ characters currently on TV, a significant 41% are set to disappear due to show cancellations. This news has sparked discussions about representation and viewer engagement. Interestingly, the number of LGBTQ characters on TV has seen a notable increase over the past two decades, growing from just 47 character...

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

Climate Science Debate: Who's Really Cherry-Picking Facts?

A recent report by the Department of Energy (DOE) has sparked a heated debate, with some critics accusing it of cherry-picking data and ignoring mainstream climate research. However, a closer look at the report reveals a different story. The DOE report acknowledges that global temperatures have been rising since the 1950s, but it also highlights that the most intens...

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Oct 01 2025POLITICS

Why Doctors and Patients Should Make Health Decisions Together

Senator Rand Paul recently spoke out about a big issue in healthcare. He believes that during the pandemic, the idea of informed consent took a backseat. This is when patients and doctors make medical decisions together, based on what's best for the individual. Paul pointed out that the government and media often overlooked this principle. They pushed for mass vacci...

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Jul 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Tesla Diner: A Viral Roast or Just Honest Review?

A local TV reporter's live broadcast from Tesla's new diner in Hollywood quickly became a hot topic online. The reporter, Ellina Abovian from KTLA, didn't hold back her thoughts about the place. She even admitted she didn't eat there, choosing to order a breakfast burrito from Uber Eats instead. When asked why she didn't try the food, she said she didn't find it appe...

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

A Clash of Words: Pentagon Chief and Fox News Reporter Go Head-to-Head

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth found himself in a heated exchange with a former colleague, Jennifer Griffin, during a recent press conference. Hegseth, who once worked alongside Griffin at Fox News, accused her of being the most misleading reporter when it comes to interpreting the president’s words. Griffin, however, stood her ground, defending her reporting on the U. ...

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May 26 2025SPORTS

Lando Norris: The Truth Behind the Headlines

Lando Norris is not happy with the media. He thinks they have been unfair to him. He said this after winning the Monaco Grand Prix. This was a big deal. He set a new lap record. He also got his first pole position since the start of the season in Australia. This win cut down Oscar Piastri's lead in the F1 drivers' title race to just three points. It puts Norris in a ...

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May 25 2025POLITICS

Why John Fetterman's Mental Health Struggle Became a Media Frenzy

A prominent politician has been vocal about the media's focus on his mental health journey. John Fetterman, a senator from Pennsylvania, has faced intense media scrutiny since he revealed his battle with depression. This scrutiny has been compared to the media's fascination with the personal life of a former football coach. The senator spoke out about this in a re...

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May 07 2025POLITICS

Spreading Ideas: Why Talking to Everyone Matters

CNN's Donie O’Sullivan has had enough of critics who think that journalists should not talk to people with different views. He believes that talking to everyone, even those with controversial beliefs, is important. O’Sullivan is tired of hearing people complain about journalists giving a platform to supporters of Donald Trump or those who believe in conspiracy theori...

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