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News Media, Politicians React to Chris Wallace Leaving Fox News
Wallace is departing for CNN’s streaming service platform CNN+, launching next year.

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5 months agoon
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Eduardo Razo
Last week, the news media world reacted to the bombshell of CNN terminating anchor Chris Cuomo. This week, there’s another major news as veteran host Chris Wallace leaves Fox News after 18 years.
Wallace is departing for CNN’s streaming service platform CNN+, launching next year. The former Fox News host said in a statement that he’s looking forward to the “new freedom and flexibility” streaming presents.
Nonetheless, there was plenty of reaction of Wallace ending his nearly two-decade run with Fox News. Many chimed in regarding the bombshell from colleagues in the news media to politicians.
Fox News colleagues Brit Hume, a senior political analyst, and host Bret Baier shared their reaction on Wallace leaving their network.
Hume noted that he was happy to work alongside Wallace “at Fox News, and am sad to see him go.” Meanwhile, Baier stated, “it was an honor to work alongside you all these years.”
Chris Wallace and I have been friends since we covered the House of Representatives together in the late 70's. I was delighted we ended up together at Fox News, and am sad to see him go. I wish him all the best in his next adventures. The photo below is from New Hampshire, 2020. pic.twitter.com/4LUJsVke0M
— Brit Hume (@brithume) December 12, 2021
Sad to see Chris go- he’s had an amazing run at @FoxNewsSunday Chris -I wish you well with your next adventure. It was an honor to work alongside you all these years. https://t.co/rgfaxZjVQc pic.twitter.com/6BmMaH2ENP
— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) December 12, 2021
Wallace’s new colleague at CNN, Kasie Hunt, is more than delighted to welcome the veteran host to the network. Hunt went on Twitter to say, “could not be more excited to have Chris Wallace as a colleague.”
I could not be more excited to have Chris Wallace as a colleague — it’s going to be an honor to be part of the lineup alongside him @CNNplus https://t.co/saSB3JxeOw
— Kasie Hunt (@kasie) December 12, 2021
In the political sphere, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) saluted Wallace for “a hell of a Sunday morning run.” The representative went on to say, “each week, Chris brought integrity and a relentless but fair quest for the truth to the interviewer’s chair. Farewell, Chris, and best wishes for what’s ahead.”
Congratulations to Chris Wallace on a hell of a Sunday morning run. Each week Chris brought integrity and a relentless but fair quest for the truth to the interviewer’s chair. Farewell, Chris and best wishes for what’s ahead. pic.twitter.com/FNFv7bw7oD
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) December 12, 2021
Mitt Romney went on Twitter to state that “I trust that what’s in store for you will be rewarding & impactful, but even if not, you’ve already served with uncommon grace & generosity of spirit.”
Thank you, Chris Wallace, for the years of truth & honesty. I trust that what’s in store for you will be rewarding & impactful but even if not, you’ve already served with uncommon grace & generosity of spirit. You kindled the passion of your dad & took it to even greater heights.
— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) December 12, 2021
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Wallace’s final interview on “Fox News Sunday,” was in a state of shock upon learning the news of the anchor’s departure from the network.
“Chris challenged everyone fairly and tried to give his viewers the best information to evaluate issues,” Graham tweeted.
Shocked to hear that Chris Wallace is leaving #FoxNewsSunday.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) December 12, 2021
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on the show.
Chris challenged everyone fairly and tried to give his viewers the best information to evaluate issues.
Eduardo Razo
Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com.
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Jake Tapper Will Interview Trevor Reed to Discuss Russian Imprisonment
Reed will share with Tapper the realities he faced while being a prisoner for 985 days

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6 hours agoon
May 17, 2022By
Eduardo Razo
U.S. Marine Trevor Reed spent nearly three years in a Russian prison, and now he will discuss for the first time what he experienced since his release with CNN anchor Jake Tapper.
The company announced that the exclusive interview will air as a CNN Special Report, “Finally Home: The Trevor Reed Interview,” airing this Sunday, May 22, at 8 pm ET.
Reed will share with Tapper the realities he faced while being a prisoner for 985 days; furthermore, they will discuss wanting to free other Americans who are wrongfully imprisoned in Russia and other countries.
“Viewers will also hear from Reed’s family, whose steadfast crusade to get him out of Russia is a large part of why he is now safely home,” CNN said in a statement for the special.
“In addition, the special will feature the families of other Americans who are still being held by foreign governments, including the family of fellow US military veteran Paul Whelan, currently detained in Russia, as they continue to fight bravely for their loved ones who they desperately hope will come home.”
For those who cannot watch the special when it airs, the interview with Reed will stream live for pay TV subscribers via CNN.com and CNN OTT and mobile apps under “TV Channels” or CNNgo.
Eduardo Razo
Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com.
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Peabody Organization Gives Career Achievement Award to Dan Rather
Past career award recipients include Carol Burnett, Rita Moreno, Cicely Tyson, and Sam Pollard.

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7 hours agoon
May 17, 2022By
Eduardo Razo
Dan Rather’s career in journalism spans over six decades, and for over 20 years, he was the anchor of “CBS Evening News” from 1981 to 2005. The Peabody organization now recognizes him for his contributions to media with the Peabody Career Achievement Award.
The Peabody organization states that the award is handed out to people whose profession and dedication to broadcasting and digital media have left a memorable impact on the field and in American culture.
“Dan Rather’s remarkable career — from local news reporter and international correspondent to network anchor — is a textbook example not just of what quality reporting looks like, but how journalists serve democracy well,” Jeffrey Jones, executive director of the Peabody Awards, said.
“Spanning over six decades, Rather helped viewers understand and interpret some of the most traumatic historical events in our nation’s history, from the Kennedy assassination and the Vietnam War to 9/11 and more. We are happy to call attention to and celebrate his life’s work.”
Past career award recipients include Carol Burnett, Rita Moreno, Cicely Tyson, and Sam Pollard. Furthermore, the Peabodys are preparing to announce its 30 winners on June 6-9.
Eduardo Razo
Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com.
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WGA Members at CBS News Ratify New Agreement
The new agreement was approved by 89% of those CBS News members who voted on the deal

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14 hours agoon
May 17, 2022By
Eduardo Razo
Roughly 260 Writers Guild of America members who are employed at CBS News have chosen to vote and overwhelmingly authorize a new three-year contract. The new agreement was approved by 89% of those CBS News members who voted on the deal, per Deadline.
Those members in the WGA from East to West from the news media outlet see the new deal cover who work as news writers, producers, graphic artists, desk associates, and others at the network’s news operations in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
“In a challenging environment, we were able to make real gains,” said WGA East executive director Lowell Peterson. “Because our members at CBS News mobilized and made their voices heard.”
“We won a solid contract that raises pay, includes a hefty boost in pension contributions, increases fees, and makes transformational gains for longer-term ‘temporary’ employees – severance pay and parental leave.”
The WGA states that this new contract for the WGA members at CBS News includes:
• Staff will get 2% minimum salary increases each year and a full pension rate increase will be paid by the company.
• Temporary employees pay goes up 3.50% in year one, 3.0% in year two, and 3.25% in year three.
• Producer fees increase to $50 in Los Angeles and New York in the second year of the contract, and to $50 by the third year at WBBM in Chicago.
• Fee for filling in for executive producer or senior producer in many but not all circumstances.
• Acting editor fee rate increases by 15%.
• Severance pay for long-term full-time temps.
• Parental leave for long-term full-time temps.
• Improved comp day calculation for a small number of temps.
• Increased severance pay for long-term staff employees; up to 48 or even 72 weeks for certain layoffs.
• Side letter on company process for requesting work from home.
Eduardo Razo
Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com.