Chuck Todd out at NBC News

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signalmankenneth said:

Jim Acosta Announces Sudden Exit from CNN with Cryptic Final Message: 'Don't Give In to the Lies'​


I don't want to see a mainstream media that is subservient to Trump?!!

he Trump critic's departure comes days after CNN restructured its newsroom to prioritize the network's digital content

Jim Acosta has signed off on CNN for the final time.

The 53-year-old news anchor shared during his morning broadcast on Tuesday, Jan. 28, that he would not be returning to the CNN desk after 18 years with the network.

“You may have seen some reports about me and the show, and after giving all of this some careful consideration and [after] weighing alternative time slots CNN offered me, I’ve decided to move on,” Acosta said on the broadcast.

Sources told The New York Times that his exit from CNN happened as a result of a clash between Acosta and network heads over a decision to move his show to a midnight time slot, which would have lowered his opportunity for viewership. The network planned to move CNN anchors Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown into Acosta’s slot.

According to the outlet, Acosta was opposed to the idea of the move, and wondered whether the network’s reorganization of its lineup was part of a move to sideline journalists that had been critical of President Donald Trump in the past.

During his sign-off, Acosta said that he “always believed it’s the job of the press to hold power to account,” which is something he has “always tried to do” at CNN and plans to continue “doing in the future.”

He spoke about the highlight of his CNN career, which came in 2016, when he had the chance to question Cuban President Raúl Castro about the nation's political prisoners.

"As the son of a Cuban refugee, I took home this lesson: It is never a good time to bow down to a tyrant," he said.

Acosta then thanked viewers before concluding his farewell, saying, “Don't give in to the lies. Don’t give in to the fear. Hold on to the truth and hope.”

The reporter did not say what his next career move would be, but teased on air that he would “have more to say” about his plans in the “upcoming days.”

In regards to Acosta’s exit, a CNN spokesperson told PEOPLE that the network was grateful for his “dedication and commitment” he put into the work at the news station.

“Jim has had a long, distinguished nearly 20-year career at CNN, with a track record of standing up to authority, for the first amendment and for our journalistic freedoms,” the spokesperson said. “We want to thank him for the dedication and commitment he’s brought to his reporting and wish him the very best in the future.”

Acosta was known for his tough questions in the White House briefing room during Trump’s first presidency, and he was banned from the White House in 2018 following a heated exchange with Trump. He sued the government, prompting a federal judge to rule that his White House press badge be reinstated.

His departure comes days after CNN announced that it planned to lay off 200 people in order to shift its focus to digital operations, according to The Associated Press. The network planned on developing a streaming service for viewers and planned for anchors including Blitzer to take on new roles.

https://people.com/jim-acosta-announces-sudden-exit-from-cnn-8781701

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Fuck you asshole. You supported the assassination of your President so, fuck you!
 
FastLane said:

Chuck Todd out at NBC News​


Chuck Todd, the former moderator of "Meet the Press," is leaving NBC News.


Todd, who has become a noticeably less visible presence on the network after he was replaced as "Meet the Press" moderator by Kristen Welker in 2023 after nine years in the chair, announced he would exit NBC on Friday.

"Today is my last day… at NBC," Todd said on his podcast.

"I am leaving a bit earlier than we had all originally planned, but there is a reason for it. I’m pretty excited by a few new projects that are on the cusp," Todd added. "The podcast is coming with me, and it’s not going away."

Todd said he would go on a "little hiatus" and then select a new home for the podcast.


Todd, who has been at the heart of NBC News’ political coverage for 18 years, first joined the network in 2007. There has been widespread speculation that Todd was seeking a new opportunity after seeing his role at NBC get scaled back in recent years.

"We’re grateful for Chuck’s many contributions to our political coverage during his nearly two-decade career at NBC News and for his deep commitment to Meet the Press and its enduring legacy. We wish him all the best in his next endeavors," an NBC News spokesperson told Variety.

NBC News did not immediately respond to a request for additional comment. .....
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Bye Chuck . Is this another victim of Trump?
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Too funny, I tried to get the real ratings of his Podcast with no luck, but I did find considerable negative feedback. Here is a summary of a couple of pages of information regarding the popularity of the show.

Grok:
"Overall, while exact numeric ratings aren’t widely publicized in the data provided, the qualitative feedback suggests that "The Chuck ToddCast" has a polarizing reception, with significant criticism focusing on Todd’s interviewing style and podcast production quality. However, it also has a small but passionate segment of the audience who appreciate the content and insights provided."

Hilarious, that 'small but passionate' segment of the audience instantly brought JPP's crowd of libtard drones to mind. LOL
 
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