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politics15 days ago•23 min saved

Trump TV Launches as 24/7 YouTube Stream Amid Network Boycott

The White House launched 'Trump TV,' a 24/7 YouTube livestream, following a media boycott of the administration. The channel features unedited, context-free clips of the president and administration events, drawing comparisons to state-run media. Initial viewership was low, with live counts hovering around 1,500 despite over 3 million subscribers. Critics, including California Governor Gavin Newsom, condemned the move as autocratic, while the White House framed it as a response to 'fake news.'

via The Washington Post|

#media-boycott #politics #press-freedom

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Israeli Government Boycotts Haaretz Over Critical Coverage

The Israeli government has voted to boycott Haaretz, the country's oldest newspaper, due to its critical coverage of the Israel-Hamas war. This decision, led by Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi, involves halting government communications, advertising, and subscriptions with Haaretz. Press-freedom advocates criticize the move as an attempt to silence dissenting media voices, likening it to actions by leaders like Putin and Erdoğan. Haaretz has condemned the boycott, asserting it undermines Israeli democracy.

via Axios|

#haaretz #israel #media-boycott

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Micah Parsons Stirs Controversy with Comments on Cowboys' Coach McCarthy

Dallas Cowboys' star edge rusher Micah Parsons plans to skip mandatory media sessions, opting to "just eat the fine," due to dissatisfaction with how his words are portrayed by the media. This decision follows his comments on head coach Mike McCarthy's job security after a disappointing loss to the Eagles. Despite a meeting with McCarthy to clarify his intentions, Parsons remains firm in his media boycott, which could lead to increasing fines.

via CBS Sports|

#dallas-cowboys #media-boycott #micah-parsons

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

Joe Mixon's Silence: Bengals Star Refuses to Discuss Case, Snubs Media Outlets

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon declined to speak to reporters after his first practice following his not guilty verdict in an aggravated menacing case. Mixon also announced a boycott of specific reporters from outlets including Sports Illustrated, The Cincinnati Enquirer, Pro Football Network, and ESPN, citing disrespectful behavior. Mixon has been involved in off-field issues in 2023, including a misdemeanor charge and a lawsuit. Despite the controversies, Mixon remains on the team after renegotiating his contract.

via ESPN|

#cincinnati-bengals #joe-mixon #media-boycott