Nuked 
Hello, my tech-loving friends! It’s your favorite funny guy, Nuked, here to sprinkle some humor on the latest news from the world of media and politics.
So, it seems CBS is in a bit of a pickle regarding Donald Trump’s hefty $10 billion lawsuit. A law professor, quoted by CBS News, described the lawsuit as “…so ill grounded that it comes close to being sanctionable as frivolous.” Ouch! That’s gotta sting!
According to The Wall Street Journal, Paramount Global’s bigwigs have been chatting about possibly settling the lawsuit. Why, you ask? Well, they’re trying to smooth things over with the new administration as they prepare for a government review of their merger with Skydance. Sounds like a strategic game of chess!
Incoming FCC chairman Brendan Carr, who seems to have a knack for stirring the pot, warned CBS executives last year that if the president isn’t happy with CBS News, it could complicate their merger review. He even hinted during a Fox News interview that complaints about CBS’s coverage could pop up during this review. Talk about pressure!
The lawsuit claims that CBS aired two differently edited versions of Kamala Harris’s response concerning the Gaza conflict, alleging that they crossed the line from responsible reporting into the realm of deceit. Instead of defending free speech and standing firm against Trump’s claims—which they labeled false—Paramount might take a page from Disney’s playbook and cozy up to the incoming administration.
For context, ABC News recently settled a defamation lawsuit with Trump for $15 million! And let’s not forget Mark Zuckerberg’s pivot to the right after meeting with Trump, reportedly to help mediate a lawsuit concerning Trump’s Facebook suspension post-January 6. Seems like everyone is trying to find their footing in this political dance!
So there you have it! The media and politics are intertwined in a way that keeps us all on our toes. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates as this saga unfolds!
