This is the first in a daily series illustrating how MSNBC relies on Media Matters (the Soros-funded non-profit organization whose dubious tax-exempt status is currently under fire) as their research department. In this inaugural video, we illustrate how David Shuster
by Larry O'Connor11 Jul 2011, 2:50 PM PST0
Tax-exempt (and therefore federally subsidized) Media Matters for America pretends to provide education and fact-checking services to justify their charitable status. But it looks like the fact-checkers need to use some Soros funds to fact-check themselves. In a pitiful attempt
by Larry O'Connor11 Jul 2011, 10:56 AM PST0
Jorge Ramos is the most famous and respected Spanish-Language television journalist. He is often invited to participate in the political roundtable on ABC’s “This Week” program and last election cycle he was given the honor of moderating debates between the
by Larry O'Connor11 Jul 2011, 9:10 AM PST0
During a film montage tribute to late director Sidney Lumet, the obscenity “f**king” was broadcast on MSNBC. There have been no repercussions. This is in stark contrast to the immediate and indefinite suspension of MSNBC analyst Mark Halperin today after
by Larry O'Connor30 Jun 2011, 12:47 PM PST0
There’s a dirty little secret in the entertainment industry (ok, there are a LOT of dirty little secrets, but I’ll just reveal one in this post): A lot of people have jobs for the sole purpose of protecting others from
by Larry O'Connor16 Jun 2011, 9:42 AM PST0
It was close, but we’re confident that this report on MSNBC’s “The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell” is the most egregious example of the media’s attacks on Andrew Breitbart for reporting the Anthony Weiner story. For an editor of a
by Larry O'Connor7 Jun 2011, 10:53 AM PST0
I had the pleasure of interviewing the beautiful and talented Janine Turner last night on my radio program, The Stage Right Show. Her enthusiasm and sincerity is infectious and is evident from her very first “howdy” greeting to my listeners.
by Larry O'Connor28 May 2011, 11:39 AM PST0
UPDATE: As of 3:30 pm an appeal has already been filed. The provocative headlines you’ll see on the Internet this weekend will state that Jennifer Lopez’s ex-husband has won a court battle allowing him to release an intimate videotape featuring
by Larry O'Connor27 May 2011, 4:32 PM PST0
Strangely, in this report from the Associated Press, the names of the suspects are not revealed. We repeat, their names are Mohammad Mamdouh and Ahmed Serhani. Strange that AP did not mention this in the report. Here is the entire
by Larry O'Connor12 May 2011, 5:38 PM PST0
Strangely, in this report from the Associated Press, the names of the suspects are not revealed. We repeat, their names are Mohammad Mamdouh and Ahmed Serhani. Strange that AP did not mention this in the report. Here is the entire
by Larry O'Connor12 May 2011, 11:05 AM PST0
From WTXF Philadelphia: A Muslim woman says she was embarrassed when given a difficult choice at Caesars Atlantic City last weekend: take off the traditional face covering that only shows her eyes or leave the casino. How can a casino
by Larry O'Connor11 May 2011, 3:37 PM PST0
Take a look at this news report from Mobile, Alabama’s WALA on the illegal-immigration bill making its way through the Alabama state house: Is it possible that the reporter couldn’t find anyone to speak out in favor of the bill?
by Larry O'Connor10 May 2011, 4:41 PM PST0
How serious can the Democrats be about deficit reduction? From the Associated press: Amtrak and rail projects in 15 states are being awarded the $2 billion that Florida lost after the governor canceled plans for high-speed train service. $2 Billion
by Larry O'Connor9 May 2011, 4:38 PM PST0
From Agence France-Presse: Turkey is demolishing a monument built to promote friendship with neighboring Armenia. For decades, relations between the two countries have been soured by the massacre of Armenians at the hands of Ottoman Turks in 1915.
by Larry O'Connor9 May 2011, 6:32 AM PST0
Here is how the AP describes the video below: “Mobs set two churches on fire in western Cairo on Sunday as clashes broke out between Muslims and Christians, killing up to 12 people and injuring more than 200.” “Clashes between
by Larry O'Connor9 May 2011, 4:58 AM PST0
From the Associated Press: Holding signs and chanting “We love sluts!” approximately 2,000 protesters marched Saturday in Boston, as the city officially become the latest to join an international series of protests against sexism and rape, known as “SlutWalks.” As
by Larry O'Connor8 May 2011, 5:16 PM PST0
Where was THIS six years ago?
by Larry O'Connor6 May 2011, 4:04 PM PST0
From the Associated Press: Al-Qaida on Friday confirmed the killing of Osama bin Laden and warned of retaliation, saying Americans’ “happiness will turn to sadness.”
by Larry O'Connor6 May 2011, 1:41 PM PST0
From the Associated Press: Since the early hours after the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, the U.S. story about what happened inside the compound has changed sharply.
by Larry O'Connor6 May 2011, 12:18 PM PST0
From the Associated Press: Protesters in the Philippines expressed their anger over the death of Osama Bin Laden on Friday, as controversy continued around the world over the manner of his killing.
by Larry O'Connor6 May 2011, 6:16 AM PST0
From Press Association UK: Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg admits the Liberal Democrats took a ‘real knock’ after a night of heavy election losses.
by Larry O'Connor6 May 2011, 5:56 AM PST0
On Tuesday evening the New York Observer posted an interview with Andrew Breitbart written by Kat Stoeffel. In it she invented a new and preposterous claim about the Shirley Sherrod story: According to Mr. Breitbart, fellow Tea Partier Glenn Beck
by Larry O'Connor22 Apr 2011, 9:30 AM PST0
Sen. Kyl actually said 90% of what Planned Parenthood does is abortions.
by Larry O'Connor11 Apr 2011, 3:00 PM PST0
This morning on Talk Radio Network’s nationally syndicated, “America’s Morning News,” George Will told co-hosts John McCaslin and Amy Holmes that he is happy to see Glenn Beck leave the Fox News Network. Will said that Beck’s “drift into more
by Larry O'Connor7 Apr 2011, 9:48 AM PST0
Hubris defined. [youtube bOM5OnY5uDk nolink] The president of tax-exempt, Soros-funded Media Matters for America didn’t take this opportunity to reprimand Mr. Matthews for his recent demand that President Obama produce his birth certificate. Also not mentioned was the fact that
by Larry O'Connor6 Apr 2011, 6:56 PM PST0