CBS' decision to feature Marjorie Taylor Greene on its long-running show 60 Minutes has been widely criticized as a misstep in the network's effort to provide balanced coverage of politics.
Critics argue that Greene's extremist views and history of promoting conspiracy theories make her an unsuitable guest for the program. Last year, she spoke at a white nationalist event organized by Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes, which was widely condemned by Republican leaders. Her Twitter account has also been suspended over hate speech and conspiracy claims.
The segment featuring Greene on 60 Minutes aired without any criticism of her views or actions. Instead, host Lesley Stahl seemed to gloss over Greene's more extreme comments, including her support for the idea that Democrats are a "party of pedophiles" and her defense of the January 6 attack on the US Capitol.
The decision to feature Greene is particularly problematic given CBS' own history of controversy, including its past coverage of Donald Trump. In 2016, then-CBS CEO Les Moonves admitted that Trump's candidacy was "damn good for CBS," suggesting a prioritization of profits over journalistic integrity.
Critics argue that the segment was an opportunity for CBS to showcase Greene's extremist views and provide context on her history of promoting conspiracy theories. However, instead of doing so, the network appears to have given Greene a platform without any critical examination of her actions or views.
The decision to feature Greene on 60 Minutes has been likened to a " Witch Hunt" by some critics, who argue that it is an attempt to normalize and legitimize extremist views. The segment's lack of criticism for Greene's views has also raised concerns about the network's commitment to journalistic integrity and its ability to hold politicians accountable.
In contrast, many other outlets have criticized Greene's views and actions, including former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger and journalist Molly Jong-Fast. David Hogg, a survivor of the Parkland school shooting, has called for Greene's appearance on 60 Minutes, saying that she needs to be questioned about her support for conspiracy theories.
Ultimately, the decision to feature Greene on 60 Minutes is a misstep by the network, one that prioritizes profits over journalistic integrity and normalization of extremist views.
Critics argue that Greene's extremist views and history of promoting conspiracy theories make her an unsuitable guest for the program. Last year, she spoke at a white nationalist event organized by Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes, which was widely condemned by Republican leaders. Her Twitter account has also been suspended over hate speech and conspiracy claims.
The segment featuring Greene on 60 Minutes aired without any criticism of her views or actions. Instead, host Lesley Stahl seemed to gloss over Greene's more extreme comments, including her support for the idea that Democrats are a "party of pedophiles" and her defense of the January 6 attack on the US Capitol.
The decision to feature Greene is particularly problematic given CBS' own history of controversy, including its past coverage of Donald Trump. In 2016, then-CBS CEO Les Moonves admitted that Trump's candidacy was "damn good for CBS," suggesting a prioritization of profits over journalistic integrity.
Critics argue that the segment was an opportunity for CBS to showcase Greene's extremist views and provide context on her history of promoting conspiracy theories. However, instead of doing so, the network appears to have given Greene a platform without any critical examination of her actions or views.
The decision to feature Greene on 60 Minutes has been likened to a " Witch Hunt" by some critics, who argue that it is an attempt to normalize and legitimize extremist views. The segment's lack of criticism for Greene's views has also raised concerns about the network's commitment to journalistic integrity and its ability to hold politicians accountable.
In contrast, many other outlets have criticized Greene's views and actions, including former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger and journalist Molly Jong-Fast. David Hogg, a survivor of the Parkland school shooting, has called for Greene's appearance on 60 Minutes, saying that she needs to be questioned about her support for conspiracy theories.
Ultimately, the decision to feature Greene on 60 Minutes is a misstep by the network, one that prioritizes profits over journalistic integrity and normalization of extremist views.
. I get that CBS wants to provide balanced coverage, but when you've got someone with such extreme views, it's hard to spin that as balanced, right? 
It's not about being conservative or liberal, it's about basic human decency and respecting facts. Greene's Twitter account was suspended for a reason, folks! 
And the fact that Lesley Stahl glossed over her more incendiary comments is just plain concerning. It feels like CBS wanted to give Greene a platform without actually holding her accountable for her actions 
. News outlets should be calling out extremism and promoting critical thinking, not normalizing it with a comfy couch interview 
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. I mean, come on, Greene's got some seriously extreme views 
. I'm all for balanced coverage of politics, but that doesn't mean giving a platform to someone who's spreading hate and conspiracy theories 
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, like those crazy comments about Democrats being pedophiles 
. I get it, we're all about free speech, but that doesn't mean we have to enable hate speech or conspiracy theories 
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, this just seems like a step backwards 
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, and I'm with David Hogg on this one – she needs to be held accountable for spreading conspiracy theories 
. This whole thing just feels like a witch hunt, but in a bad way 
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u no how cbs just featured marjorie taylor greene on 60 minutes? like, what's next? giving a platform to qanon or something 
. they glossed over all her crazy comments about democrats and the jan 6th attack...like, where's the fact-checking? 
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! I mean, come on CBS! You gotta be kidding me! Marjorie Taylor Greene? Really? 
She's like, totally toxic and has been spreading some serious hate speech 
. And you're just gonna feature her on 60 Minutes without even questioning her views or actions? 
. If I want to see balanced coverage, I need to see some serious criticism of Greene's extremist views and actions. But nope, you guys just glossed over it all like it was no big deal 
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! And honestly, I don't even know why they'd do that. They must be trying to make some kind of profit off Greene's hate speech or something 
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. I mean, have you seen her tweets? 
They're like something out of a conspiracy theory novel! And don't even get me started on that white nationalist event she attended 
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. Greene's views are not mainstream, and it's not fair to give her a platform without even trying to criticize them 
. I mean, wouldn't it be better if they had someone on the show who could really challenge her conspiracy claims and extremist views? 
... it just doesn't make sense to me why they'd want to capitalize on Greene's infamy 
. They need to remember what's at stake here - their reputation and credibility as a news org 
This segment on 60 Minutes has sparked controversy for featuring Marjorie Taylor Greene, with many criticizing it as an opportunity to normalize her extremist views. The network's lack of critical examination raises concerns about journalistic integrity and its commitment to accountability. It's puzzling why CBS would give Greene a platform without scrutinizing her comments and actions.
. Like, come on, she's said some super hate-filled things about Democrats and the Holocaust is no joke at all! 
it's so hilarious I was watching a documentary about climate change earlier and I was thinking about how cats are actually pretty good at finding ways to make humans feel better, you know? like they're always happy to curl up in your lap or something. anyway, back to this 60 Minutes segment... I don't think CBS did anything wrong by having Greene on the show, it's just that their host Lesley Stahl could've been more critical of her views. kinda like how my neighbor's dog is super good at sniffing out squirrels but can be a bit of a handful sometimes 
