Primary Schooled
CNN goes on apology tour while profits drop, media embraces for a blue wave and we kindly ask audiences to stop giving into performative outrage.
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Show Notes
CNN goes on an apology tour while profits drop, the media embraces for a blue wave and we kindly ask audiences to stop giving into performative outrage.
Time Stamps:
0:24 - Introduction
5:08 - Front Page
45:15 - Obsessions
58:57 - Reader Mail
1:01:27 - Favorite Item of the Week
Show Notes:
CNN: Harris' remark sparks right-wing media outrage. Hear what happened in the room
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