That’s Entertainment

“I hate to say this, because we’re talking about basic democracy at risk here — but, from a television perspective, the Democrats have to come out strong in that first episode. For the same reason that when we’re watching something on Netflix, or listening to a new podcast, we only choose to keep listening if we’re interested in episode one.” 

—Brian Stelter, anchor, Reliable Sources, discussing House impeachment hearings, CNN. Nov. 13, 2019.

• Editorial Comment: Bullshit, Brian. Investigating Trump is not about ratings.

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Snoozing Anemones

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