3 chapters across the catalog
The Republican Party suspended its scheduled debate with NBC News and Telemundo following a widely criticized CNBC debate moderated by John Harwood. The GOP accused the moderators of asking "gotcha" questions designed to embarrass candidates. Media figures like Chuck Todd characterized the candidates' pushback as a "premeditated attack" on the press.
CNBC Republican Primary Debate, Media Bias Criticism
The hosts analyze the CNBC Republican primary debate, characterizing it as hilarious television due to the perceived incompetence and bias of moderators like John Harwood and Becky Quick. They note that the audience turned against the moderators, booing questions that were seen as personal attacks rather than substantive policy inquiries.
Barack Obama, SEC Independence, Goldman Sachs Tip-off Denial
President Barack Obama stated in an exclusive CNBC interview that his administration was not tipped off about the SEC's legal action against Goldman Sachs. Obama claimed he first learned of the fraud charges through media reports, emphasizing the independence of the SEC. The hosts question the validity of this claim, suggesting the White House is either lying or dangerously out of touch with its own agencies.
