New CNN Chairman meets with Mitch McConnell and McCarthy, in attempt to "inject more balance"

[chuluma]

Associated Press:

The news network, now under the Warner Discovery corporate banner and led since spring by CNN Worldwide Chairman Chris Licht, is trying to inject more balance into its programming and become less radioactive to Republicans. How and whether that can be accomplished remains a mystery.

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Licht also went to Washington to meet with Republican leaders, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy, his counterpart at the House.

Licht would like to see more Republicans appear on CNN for meaningful interviews, not necessarily to be used by them to appear tough to supporters for standing up to hostility. There have already been small signs of success in recent weeks: appearances by South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott and Texas U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw.

https://www.wfmj.com/story/47174458/cnn-management-intent-on-changing-perception-of-the-network

[dchill]

1. "...trying to inject more balance..."

Sounds invasive. Like artificial insemination?

[unblock]

2. Because obviously the views of right-wingers is underrepresented

[global1]

3. Will He Also Be Meeting With Schumer & Pelosi?.....nt

[chuluma]

6. No, because Trump said CNN is too liberal

So they're very worried about Trump being mad at them.

[AZSkiffyGeek]

7. I just read here a couple days ago that he did meet w/ Schumer and Pelosi

Or at least with several Democrats in leadership.

[C_U_L8R]

4. Balancing Truth and Untruth isn't journalism

It's toadyism.

CNN ought to be ashamed.

[dchill]

8. A lot of unused "ought to" laying around on media floors...

...these days.

[Midnight Writer]

5. Can't turn on the TV now without seeing a bunch of Republicans, including on MSNBC.

If they are not going to fact-check and correct these Republican liars in real time, they are just spreading propaganda.

[Sneederbunk]

9. Don't forget to kiss Mitch's ring.

[JoanofArgh]

10. Licht worked at MSNBC as

Scarborough’s henchman when Olbermann was there. Keith said Scarborough and Licht were constantly interfering in other more liberal shows , complaining about the guests and topics. They were successful in getting Markos Moulitas banned from Olbermann’s show. For some reason Scarborough had a big problem with him.

[Trailrider1951]

11. How do you inject more balance between the lies and truth?

You don't. I used to watch CNN. I've now switched to MSNBC. I hope everybody switches.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

12. CNN has turned to the dark side