HOT TOPICS | Mainstream Media Meltdown: CBS's SHOCKING Debut!
January 6, 2026
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January 6, 2026
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HOT TOPICS | Mainstream Media Meltdown: CBS's SHOCKING Debut!
Summary
This morning we’re diving into the mainstream media meltdown, and the latest example comes from Tony Dokoupil’s revamped CBS Evening News, which had a disastrous debut marked by glitches, repetition, and on-air confusion. For a broadcast that once set the standard, it was a rough showing.
But this wasn’t just a bad night, it’s part of a larger pattern. Once pillars of American journalism, legacy outlets are struggling to meet the moment as audiences lose trust and clarity gives way to chaos. CBS in particular has faced mounting criticism in recent months, especially since Bari Weiss was put in charge, with growing accusations that the network is drifting toward access journalism and acting as a mouthpiece for Trump and the MAGA movement.
So what’s really happening to mainstream media? Is this about leadership, priorities, or a deeper identity crisis? And where does this leave viewers who just want reliable information?
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