The Megyn Kelly Show Megyn Kelly on the Meltdown and Hypocrisy at CBS News Over Coates Interview and "60 Minutes" Edits | Ep. 912
Oct 10, 2024
Ta-Nehisi Coates, an acclaimed author renowned for his critical insights on race and reparations, joins CBS anchor Tony DeCopal to discuss the widespread fallout from their provocative interview. They dive into the editing scandal involving CBS, particularly how a segment featuring Kamala Harris was manipulated. The conversation sheds light on the hypocrisy within CBS News, the implications of media bias, and the challenges faced in navigating journalistic integrity amidst political pressures. It's a revealing look at the intersection of media and race.
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CBS Meltdown
- Dokoupil's challenge of Coates caused a meltdown at CBS, revealing their bias.
- They prioritized protecting a leftist idol over journalistic integrity.
Crawford's Defense
- CBS News executives apologized for the interview, claiming a breach of objectivity.
- Jan Crawford defended Dokoupil, highlighting CBS's hypocrisy.
The DEI Expert
- CBS planned to bring in Dr. Donald Grant, a DEI strategist, to moderate discussions.
- Grant's controversial social media posts, including one mocking Tim Scott, caused CBS to reconsider.