August 8, 2026

Above, Cheap Trick performs, A Day In The Life. On this date in 1974, US President Richard Nixon announced he will resign at noon the next day. Our media once did great things, but not today! Yup, we look at Our Failed Political Press today.

Balloon Juice found a reporter who reports on Plans, Policies, Proposals, Possibilities and not on polling. Go Figure!

everyone is entitled to my own opinion asks the eternal question: Who's more brain-dead, Mitch McConnell or the press covering him?

The Verge reports that Brendan Carr officially unleashes broadcast consolidation.

Split Down The Middle looks at David Ellison's editorial that asserts he can be trusted with CNN.

Bonus Track: And speaking of the media, Street Art Utopia curates a round-up of retro games graphics. So cool!

Round-up by Tengrain who blogs at Mock, Paper, Scissors. You can follow Tengrain on the Fediverse, or on BlueSky. Send tips, requests, and suggestions to mbru@crooksandliars.com (with For MBRU in the subject line).

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