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February 21, 2024
William Upton
Media
Politics

WATCH: Tucker Carlson Says Boris Johnson Demanded $1M for Interview.

Tucker Carlson says former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson demanded $1 million in exchange for an interview. According to the former Fox News host, he was prompted to reach out to Johnson with an interview offer after the British politician denounced Calrson for interviewing Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“I’m over in Moscow, I’m waiting to do this interview, it gets out that we’re doing it and I’m immediately denounced by this guy called Boris Johnson,” Carlson said during an appearance on BlazeTV’s The Glenn Beck Podcast, adding: “Boris Johnson calls me a tool of the Kremlin or something… I was annoyed. So I put in a request for an interview with Boris Johnson.”

After working through intermediaries to contact Johnson, Carlson said he received a response from one of the former Prime Minister’s advisors stating Johnson would require $1 million in exchange for the interview. “Finally, one of his advisors gets back to me and says, ‘He will talk to you, but it’s going to cost you a million dollars,'” Carlson told Beck, noting that the advisor suggested payment in gold or Bitcoin.

He added: “And I said to the guy, you know I just interviewed Vladimir Putin – I’m not defending Putin — but Putin didn’t ask for a million dollars. So you’re telling me that Boris Johnson is a lot sleazier… than Vladimir Putin.”

Johnson is believed to have scuttled a possible early peace deal between Russia and Ukraine — allegedly at the behest of the Biden government. The allegations against Johnson were backed up by Putin, who told Carlson during their interview that Johnson allegedly dissuaded Davyd Arakhamia, leader of Ukraine’s ruling party, from signing the peace accord. He suggested a preliminary agreement had been reached in Istanbul after direct negotiations with Ukrainian officials.

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Tucker Carlson says former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson demanded $1 million in exchange for an interview. According to the former Fox News host, he was prompted to reach out to Johnson with an interview offer after the British politician denounced Calrson for interviewing Russian President Vladimir Putin. show more

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RAHEEM J. KASSAM Editor-in-Chief
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February 18, 2024
Media

Economist Magazine: ‘Cousin Marriage is Probably Fine.’

The Economist magazine has disgustingly suggested that the union of first cousins might not be as detrimental as previously believed. The publication highlights this point in the context of an ongoing population decline in the United States, exacerbated by the current pandemic and declining birth rates. The article cites Robin Bennett, Director of Genetic Counseling at the University of Washington Department of Medicine, who states that the genetic risks associated with first-cousin marriages are minimal and similar to those presented by any other couple.

“The law against first-cousin marriage is a major form of discrimination,” says Bennett.

The Economist claims the Bible does not explicitly forbid relationships between cousins, and notes historical instances of such unions, including Charles Darwin, who married his first cousin in 1839. It concedes, however:

“The Darwins had ten children, but three of them died during childhood and three of his surviving children never had any offspring with their spouses. Some historians surmise that the children suffered from genetic abnormalities due to their parents being closely related—the families of Darwin and his wife had a long history of intermarriage.”

Despite attempting genetic reassurances, The Economist recognizes the cultural taboo in Western society. Due to the social awkwardness of such familial dynamics, many couples involved in consanguineous relationships reportedly choose not to disclose their situation.

“Yet despite the fairly low genetic risk for most couples, the “ick” factor prevails in Western culture,” it says.

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The Economist magazine has disgustingly suggested that the union of first cousins might not be as detrimental as previously believed. The publication highlights this point in the context of an ongoing population decline in the United States, exacerbated by the current pandemic and declining birth rates. The article cites Robin Bennett, Director of Genetic Counseling at the University of Washington Department of Medicine, who states that the genetic risks associated with first-cousin marriages are minimal and similar to those presented by any other couple. show more

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RAHEEM J. KASSAM Editor-in-Chief
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February 16, 2024
Media

CNN to Slash Salaries.

CNN’s new top-ranking executive, Mark Thompson, plans to cut anchor salaries, which currently exceed $50 million, as part of a strategy to transform the network into a U.S. version of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

Thompson, former head of the BBC and The New York Times, is reportedly planning a “revolution” at CNN, with no talent spared, including high earners such as prime-time anchor Anderson Cooper, who earns an estimated $20 million a year, and Wolf Blitzer, who receives about $15 million annually. Other co-anchors, including John Berman, Kate Bolduan, and Sara Sidner, earn between $1 million to $2 million per annum.

Thompson also plans to trim production costs “that now look difficult to support,” according to a staff memo. Media experts and former staffers suggest these cuts will impact salaries. However, the contracts of stars like Cooper and Jake Tapper won’t expire until after the presidential election.

Thompson’s actions come amidst low ratings and increasing competition from rivals Fox and MSNBC. He announced the removal of hosts Poppy Harlow and Phil Mattingly from their show, “This Morning,” and a reshuffling of “CNN News Central.” The network will cease production of morning programming from New York and move production to Atlanta. CNN’s parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, has been urged to sell the network while it maintains significant TV distribution.

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CNN's new top-ranking executive, Mark Thompson, plans to cut anchor salaries, which currently exceed $50 million, as part of a strategy to transform the network into a U.S. version of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). show more
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February 15, 2024
Media

Soros Seeks Control of Second Largest U.S. Radio Chain in America.

Recent court filings have revealed that billionaire globalist George Soros is moving to buy substantial amounts of debt to gain a controlling interest in Audacy, America’s second-largest radio broadcaster. The filings suggest Soros Fund Management aims to purchase approximately $400 million in debt from Audacy, which operates well-known stations such as New York’s WFAN and 1010 WINS, Los Angeles-based KROQ, and a nationwide network of over 220 stations. Outside observers speculate that Soros’s acquisition could be an attempt to impact public opinion in time for the 2024 election.

A successful takeover would give Soros a 40 percent stake in the financially distressed company’s senior debt. This sizable stake could grant him significant control over the company as it resurfaces from bankruptcy. Audacy is currently under a Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan, and existing shareholders are expected to forfeit their investments. High-ranking creditors like Soros, however, would be compensated with stock in the restructured entity.

Audacy, grappling with $1.9 billion in debt, has publicly acknowledged Soros’s investment. The broadcasting company expressed optimism about the deal, stating, “The decision by our existing and new debtholders to become equity holders in Audacy represents a significant vote of confidence in our company and the future of the radio and audio business.” The company aims to finalize its bankruptcy court case in less than two months.

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Recent court filings have revealed that billionaire globalist George Soros is moving to buy substantial amounts of debt to gain a controlling interest in Audacy, America's second-largest radio broadcaster. The filings suggest Soros Fund Management aims to purchase approximately $400 million in debt from Audacy, which operates well-known stations such as New York's WFAN and 1010 WINS, Los Angeles-based KROQ, and a nationwide network of over 220 stations. Outside observers speculate that Soros's acquisition could be an attempt to impact public opinion in time for the 2024 election. show more
February 14, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Media

Meghan Markle Signs Podcast Deal with ‘BEING Trans’ Network.

Meghan Markle has signed a new podcast deal with Lemonada Media, the left-leaning network famed for hosting the ‘BEING Trans’ podcast.

“I’m proud to now be able to share that I am joining the brilliant team at Lemonada to continue my love of podcasting,” said Harry’s 42-year-old wife in a statement on the move.

“Being able to support a female-founded company with a roster of thought-provoking and highly entertaining podcasts is a fantastic way to kick off 2024,” she added.

In addition to transgenderism-focused shows, Lemonada also platforms far-left “comedians” Sarah Silverman and Samantha Bee.

Lemonada CEO Jessica Cordova Kramer said her company was “beyond honored” to have partnered with the Duchess, claiming her “talent as host, creator and conversationalist is unparalleled.”

Meghan and Harry’s previous deal with Spotify was worth a reported $20 million, but the Anglo-American couple produced only a handful of episodes for the company from late 2020 to 2022 before it cut the deal short in mid-2023. The botched partnership resulted in significant job losses.

Lemonada Media, with fewer than 11,000 followers on Elon Musk’s X platform, is a significant step down from Spotify, which boasts 14.3 million.

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Meghan Markle has signed a new podcast deal with Lemonada Media, the left-leaning network famed for hosting the 'BEING Trans' podcast. show more
February 13, 2024
William Upton
Media

KASSAM: It’s Not Tucker They Don’t Trust… It’s YOU.

Appearing on One America News Network’s Real America program, The National Pulse’s editor-in-chief Raheem Kassam argued that the corporate media’s outrage over Tucker Carlson’s interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin is rooted in their distrust in the ability of average Americans to make up their own minds.

Kassam explained to host Dan Ball that the corporate media is loathe to relinquish control over their narrative surrounding the war between Russia and Ukraine. “It’s not just [the media] saying they don’t trust Tucker with this information,” said Kassam, before continuing: “They don’t trust you with that information.”

The media reaction to the Putin interview is especially dubious, according to Kassam, since most members of the press would jump at the opportunity to sit for a one-on-one interview with any world leader — especially one as controversial as Russia’s Vladimir Putin. “I don’t think there is a single reporter worth their weight in ink that would turn an interview like that down,” Kassam argued, adding: “I certainly wouldn’t.” Real America host Dan Ball agreed, saying: “I’d do it in a heartbeat.”

According to Kassam, the crux of the media and the U.S. government’s problem with Carlson’s interview with Putin is: “He presents the information to the world that is unvarnished. It is unedited.” Kassam argues that the lack of narrative control is “the big concern of the political establishment.”

The media’s reaction to the Tucker interview reminded Kassam of how the media reacted to the Hillary Clinton email scandal before the 2016 election. “Chris Cuomo — who was then on CNN — turns to the cameras at the time and says, ‘Now you shouldn’t read any of these, let us read them for you and decide what to tell you,'” Kassam recalled, adding: “He said the quiet part out loud there, and they’re saying the quiet part out loud here too.”

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Appearing on One America News Network's Real America program, The National Pulse's editor-in-chief Raheem Kassam argued that the corporate media's outrage over Tucker Carlson's interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin is rooted in their distrust in the ability of average Americans to make up their own minds. show more
February 13, 2024
Immigration
Media

Michigan Lawmaker Stripped of Committee Role & Staff… For Retweeting Jack Posobiec.

Rep. Josh Schriver, a Republican lawmaker from Michigan, was removed from his committee assignment and had his staff placed under oversight after retweeting a post on X, formerly Twitter, by Jack Posbiec, which opponents claim is ‘racist.’

The post featured an image of a world map where black figures vastly outnumber white, accompanied by the phrase, “The great replacement!”

Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate, a Black Democrat, said he would not allow the House to be a forum for “racist, hateful and bigoted speech.” However, Tate did not explain or elaborate as to how the post in question was actually racist, hateful, or bigoted.

The so-called “Great Replacement theory” posits that there is an intentional effort to replace whites in their homelands with non-white immigrants. Given that whites make up less than 25 percent of the global population and the vast majority of migration into ‘white’ countries — which has been encouraged by Western leaders — comes from non-white nations, the ‘theory’ is broadly speaking true.

Last month, an analysis by the Collage Group found that non-white Americans will be the majority in the United States by 2050. In 2023, a BBC survey found that a third of Britons believe that replacement ‘theory’ is true.

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Rep. Josh Schriver, a Republican lawmaker from Michigan, was removed from his committee assignment and had his staff placed under oversight after retweeting a post on X, formerly Twitter, by Jack Posbiec, which opponents claim is 'racist.' show more
February 13, 2024
Culture
Media

Super Bowl Draws Largest U.S. TV Audience Since Moon Landing.

An estimated 123.4 million viewers tuned into this year’s Super Bowl, marking it as the most-watched broadcast since the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing in 1969. The Kansas City Chiefs claimed victory against the San Francisco 49ers with a nail-biting overtime score of 25-22. Notably, pop star Taylor Swift‘s attendance, who is in a relationship with the Chiefs’ Travis Kelce, may have boosted viewership.

The consumer research firm Numerator reported that approximately 20 percent of viewers were rooting for the Chiefs, with some of that number potentially drawn in by Swift‘s relationship with Kelce. Capitalizing on the star power of Swift, the Super Bowl broadcast featured several shots of the pop star at the event socializing with celebrities such as actress Blake Lively and rapper Ice Spice — as well as a celebratory post-match kiss with Kelce. CBS dominated the telecast, with 112 million of the 123.4 million viewers.

In addition, this year witnessed a record with 202.4 million people watching at least part of the game, according to Nielsen data. The spike is likely due to a change in Nielsen’s methodology – which now includes those watching in a gathering or outside their homes. A combination of Taylor Swift’s star power, the returning Super Bowl champion Chiefs, the San Francisco 49ers led by upstart quarterback Brock Purdy, and the nostalgia of Usher’s half-time show all likely contributed to the NFL’s ratings success on Sunday.

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An estimated 123.4 million viewers tuned into this year's Super Bowl, marking it as the most-watched broadcast since the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing in 1969. The Kansas City Chiefs claimed victory against the San Francisco 49ers with a nail-biting overtime score of 25-22. Notably, pop star Taylor Swift's attendance, who is in a relationship with the Chiefs' Travis Kelce, may have boosted viewership. show more
February 13, 2024
Media
News

Paramount, CBS News Cut Nearly 800 Staff.

Paramount Global, CBS’s parent company, is planning to lay off approximately 800 employees, a 3 percent reduction in its global workforce. This announcement comes just days after CBS’s broadcast of Super Bowl LVIII set a record as the most-watched TV program in history, drawing an average of 123.4 million viewers across television and streaming platforms on Sunday. Employees were informed of the job cuts on Tuesday, and CEO Bob Bakish acknowledged the difficulty of the decision, thanking departing staff for their contributions to the company.

The company, which owns entertainment franchises such as Paramount Pictures, TV networks Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Britain’s Channel 5, and streaming platforms Paramount+ and Pluto TV, did not respond to requests for comment on the job cuts. According to a regulatory filing, Paramount Global employed approximately 24,500 full-time and part-time employees across 37 countries and more than 5,800 project-based staff at the end of 2022.

The move aligns with the company’s stated focus on its most globally successful franchises, such as Top Gun, Mission: Impossible, and the hit television series Yellowstone, and less emphasis on local originals. CEO Bob Bakish concluded in an internal memo, “These adjustments will help enable us to build on our momentum and execute our strategic vision for the year ahead – and I firmly believe we have much to be excited about.” The company further declined to provide additional comments on the layoffs.

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Paramount Global, CBS's parent company, is planning to lay off approximately 800 employees, a 3 percent reduction in its global workforce. This announcement comes just days after CBS's broadcast of Super Bowl LVIII set a record as the most-watched TV program in history, drawing an average of 123.4 million viewers across television and streaming platforms on Sunday. Employees were informed of the job cuts on Tuesday, and CEO Bob Bakish acknowledged the difficulty of the decision, thanking departing staff for their contributions to the company. show more
February 12, 2024
William Upton
Election 2024
Media
News

WATCH: Trump-Hating Michael Rapaport Admits ‘I Was Wrong’ About Charlottesville ‘Fine People’ Hoax.

Actor and comedian Micahel Rapaport – a frequent, aggressive critic of former President Donald Trump – is now admitting he was wrong about Trump’s “fine people” remarks regarding the Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. The 2017 demonstrations against the removal of a statue of Robert E. Lee from a city park turned violent as protestors clashed, resulting in the death of a counter-demonstrator.

During a recent appearance on the PBD Podcast, Rapaport was pressed on whether media exaggerations regarding Trump had misled him and distorted his views of the former President. The actor and comedian admitted this was the case.

“That one thing, about Charlottesville, that I ranted about… I was wrong,” said Rapaport, explaining the media’s lack of context regarding Trump’s quote had misled him: “You know, he said ‘There’s good people on both sides’ and when you see the full quote, that wasn’t what he said.” Given the misleading reports, Rapaport went on to lament his rant against Trump.

What Trump Actually Said.

In the aftermath of Charlottesville, former President Trump repeatedly condemned the “egregious display of hatred, bigotry, and violence” that occurred during the demonstration. After being continually pressed by the media to condemn only the pro-Robert E. Lee statue demonstrators in the days following the violent protests, Trump responded: “You had some very bad people in that group, but you also had people that were very fine people, on both sides… You had people in that group that were there to protest the taking down of, to them, a very, very important statue and the renaming of a park from Robert E. Lee to another name.”

The media was quick to spin the President’s remarks as a defense of not the peaceful protestors defending the Lee statue but of the extremist groups that joined the demonstrations. Left out of media reports were Trump’s words calling these groups and individuals “very bad people” and his repeated condemnation of their actions over the days prior.

In recent weeks, Rapaport has suggested he is open to voting for President Trump in November, reiterating his stance on the PBD Podcast.

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Actor and comedian Micahel Rapaport – a frequent, aggressive critic of former President Donald Trump – is now admitting he was wrong about Trump's "fine people" remarks regarding the Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. The 2017 demonstrations against the removal of a statue of Robert E. Lee from a city park turned violent as protestors clashed, resulting in the death of a counter-demonstrator. show more