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Chicago Radio Host Defends Appearances on FOX News

Amy Jacobson, who serves as a co-host at Salem Media AM 560 The Answer, has appeared on the show twice in the last three days. Both times, the network identified her as a Chicago parent and volleyball coach.

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A Chicago radio host is denying that she lied to Fox News to try and cover up her identity when she appeared on Fox & Friends to discuss the reopening saga of Chicago Public Schools.

Amy Jacobson, who serves as a co-host at Salem Media AM 560 The Answer, has appeared on the show twice in the last three days. Both times, the network identified her as a Chicago parent and volleyball coach.

Jacobson is notorious for ripping the Chicago Teachers Union for various stances, including its refusal to send its teachers back to school amid the COVID-19 pandemic.  

“The CTU, they don’t care about kids,” said Jacobson. “This is all about power…They come up with ridiculous demands, a list of demands, so to speak. As parents, we’re just sick of it and we can’t take it anymore.”

Jacobson compared the number of suicides in Chicago to the number of children that have died from COVID-19. “I’m sorry those eight kids died, but we are killing our children mentally. This is mental abuse what we are doing to our kids,” she said.

Fox’s failure to label Jacobson appropriately caught the attention of Mark Jacob of the Chicago Tribune. “Fox prefers to label Amy Jacobson as ‘Chicago public school parent’ rather than right-wing Chicago radio commentator,” tweeted Mark Jacob.

Last year Jacobson sued Governor J.B. Pritzker for barring her from his daily coronavirus media briefings because he considered her a political activist.

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‘Tucker On Twitter’ Debuted Tuesday

In the inaugural episode of his latest show, Carlson addressed the devastating incident involving the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine, describing it as a “terrorist act.”

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On Tuesday, Tucker Carlson launched his new program called Tucker on Twitter, which marks his return after being fired by Fox News in April.

According to reports, Carlson is currently in discussions regarding his departure from Fox News, where he achieved high viewership with his primetime show “Tucker Carlson Tonight.” The network abruptly removed him from the airwaves after his final show on April 21, but he pledged to revive it in a different format on Twitter.

In the inaugural episode of his latest show, Carlson addressed the devastating incident involving the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine, describing it as a “terrorist act.”

A section of the dam and a nearby hydropower plant collapsed, resulting in the depletion of the Kakhovka reservoir and triggering extensive flooding in downstream regions. Ukrainian and Russian emergency teams worked together to evacuate numerous individuals. Both Russia and Ukraine have exchanged accusations regarding the failure of the dam.

“Blowing up the dam may be bad for Ukraine, but it hurts Russia more. And for that reason, the Ukrainian government has considered destroying it,” Carlson said.  “When the facts start coming in, it becomes much less of a mystery what might have happened to the dam. Any fair person would conclude that the Ukrainians probably blew it up.”

Situated in an area under Russian control, the dam and reservoir served as a vital source of freshwater for various regions in southern Ukraine and for the entirety of Crimea, which has been under Russian jurisdiction since its annexation in 2014. The reservoir also played a crucial role in supplying water to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Although the plant has an artificial lake to sustain its reactors, officials are concerned about the potential consequences once the lake becomes depleted in a few months’ time.

Subsequently, he delved into a critique of the “American media” that swiftly blamed the Russians for sabotaging their own infrastructure. He also directed criticism towards Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, who is currently participating in the GOP primary for president due to their unwavering support for Ukraine.

Carlson targeted both the media and prominent individuals for readily accepting certain narratives as facts without conducting the proper examination. He asserted, “Not only do the media show no interest in any of these matters, but they also actively oppose anyone who does. In the realm of journalism, being curious is considered the most serious offense.”

According to Carlson, his new show aims to confront the established beliefs prevailing in the media, and he intends to continue airing it on Twitter as long as the platform upholds its dedication to free expression.

“We have now migrated to Twitter, which we hope will serve as the modern-day equivalent of clandestine short-wave radio. We’ve been informed that there are no authoritative filters in this space. If it turns out otherwise, we will withdraw. However, for now, we appreciate the opportunity to be present here,” stated Carlson.

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CNN CEO Chris Licht Has ‘Lost The Room’, Report Claims

“In the eyes of so many at CNN, there isn’t anything Licht can do at this point to win over their support. They’ve hit the wall with him.”

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After what has been labeled a “disastrous” profile with The Atlantic, CNN CEO Chris Licht has reportedly “lost the room”, according to CNN media reporter Oliver Darcy.

He added that after speaking with more than a dozen colleagues, one feeling was nearly universal.

“Licht has lost the room,” reported Darcy. “In the eyes of so many at CNN, there isn’t anything Licht can do at this point to win over their support. They’ve hit the wall with him.”

A report from The Daily Beasts’ Lachlan Cartwright specifically named Jake Tapper, Wolf Blitzer, and Erin Burnett as those who have “lost confidence in the boss”.

Many have questioned Licht’s future with the organization after the profile called into question his decision-making and professional acumen to lead the brand forward. Darcy reported that Warner Bros. Discovery chairman David Zaslav “had the same reaction that everyone else did to that article, a person familiar with the WBD chief’s thinking told me. A second person familiar with Zaslav’s thinking said the WBD boss was not happy about The Atlantic story and that he is not blind to what is transpiring at CNN.”

The reporting from Darcy comes after Licht apologized to CNN employees during a Monday morning editorial call. He told staffers his goal should only be in the news if he is “taking arrows” for reporters, hosts, and the network. He admitted he had failed that goal and would “work like hell” to restore their trust in him.

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ABC News Announces Three New Executive Appointments

Katie den Daas, the VP of Global Newsgathering at ABC News, informed the staff about the promotions.

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ABC News has announced significant appointments within its organization, with Bonnie McLean taking on the role of Director and Los Angeles Bureau Chief, Dimitrije Stejic as Director and London Bureau Chief, and Andrea Owen assuming the position of Executive Director and Deputy Washington, D.C., Bureau Chief.

Katie den Daas, the VP of Global Newsgathering at ABC News, informed the staff about the promotions.

Bonnie McLean, who has been a part of ABC News for nearly 25 years, previously served as the Deputy Bureau Chief and will now report to Michael Kreisel in her new role. “Bonnie has been instrumental in our news coverage on the west coast, championing stories from everywhere between Los Angeles and Dallas, and helping to grow our L.A. bureau,” said den Daas. Previously, David Herndon held the position of L.A. Bureau Chief.

Dimitrije Stejic, who joined ABC News in 1992, has been appointed as the London Bureau Chief and will report to Kirit Radia, the Director of International News at ABC News. Den Daas described Stejic as an integral part of the international news team for over 30 years and highlighted his expertise in planning and executing coverage for 13 Royal events. Katie den Daas previously held the position of London Bureau Chief.

With a tenure of 30 years at ABC News, starting as an intern in London, Andrea Owen has been promoted to the role of Executive Director and Deputy Washington, D.C., Bureau Chief. She will report to Jonathan Greenberger. Den Daas acknowledged Owen’s consistent contributions on both the editorial and operational fronts.

“I am confident that Bonnie, Dimitrije and Andrea will continue to bring immense value to our coverage, as we continue to collaborate across shows and platforms each and every day,” den Daas said. 

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