CNN’s removal of far-right activist Ryan Girdusky for a racist remark against progressive commentator Mehdi Hasan has ignited a debate about the media’s responsibility in tackling extremism. Former Republican operative Matthew Sheffield argues that mainstream media struggles to find balanced panelists due to the prevalence of extremism within the Republican party and that the ‘both sides’ narrative often leads to the amplification of harmful views.
CNN has set a Thursday deadline for both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris to formally confirm their participation in a second presidential debate scheduled for October 23 in Atlanta. While Harris has accepted the invitation, Trump has declined, sparking a back-and-forth between the campaigns and the network.
Donald Trump has declined an invitation to participate in a CNN debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, citing concerns about CNN’s neutrality and the timing of the debate. Harris, however, has accepted the invitation, emphasizing the importance of voters having another opportunity to hear from the candidates before the election. The decision raises questions about the role of media in presidential debates and the implications for voter engagement.
Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted a second presidential debate hosted by CNN, but former President Donald Trump has rejected the invitation, citing the already started voting process. The debate, proposed for October 23rd, would follow a format similar to their June debate, where both candidates would face moderators’ questions for 90 minutes without a live audience.
India has refuted claims made by CNN that it was responsible for the recent devastating floods in Bangladesh, calling the report misleading and factually inaccurate. The Indian government maintains that the floods were a result of heavy monsoon rains and not due to the release of water from Indian dams. Meanwhile, the UN reports that over 18 million people in Bangladesh have been affected by the floods, with over 1.2 million families trapped.
Vice President Kamala Harris’s upcoming CNN interview is generating significant interest, with prediction markets on Polymarket revealing insights into public expectations about the topics she might address. The interview, scheduled for August 29, is seen as a key moment in the campaign season, potentially influencing policies on abortion rights, border issues, democracy, and economic concerns like inflation.
Vice President Kamala Harris, facing criticism for limited press engagements, prepares for her first campaign interview with CNN. The interview, scheduled alongside Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, comes after weeks of criticism from Republicans regarding Harris’ reluctance to engage with the media and provide details about her policy positions.
Greg Gutfeld and the ‘Gutfeld!’ panel dissect the media’s reaction to President Biden’s CNN town hall, questioning their claims of being surprised by his mental acuity. Gutfeld argues that the media has been covering up Biden’s cognitive decline for months and points to inconsistencies in their narrative. He also raises questions about who has been truly running the country, suggesting someone else is behind the curtain pulling the strings.
CNN faced backlash from liberal commentators and Biden loyalists after the network’s moderators were praised by bipartisan voices for their performance during the debate between President Biden and former President Trump. Critics accused CNN of failing to fact-check former President Trump and called for the network to be “burned down” for its handling of the event.
The first 2024 presidential debate between President Biden and former President Trump saw heated exchanges and pointed jabs on issues like immigration, the war in Israel, and abortion. The candidates sparred over their records, with Trump claiming victory and polls showing him as the clear winner.
