On MSNBC last week, host Alex Wagner argued that statements made by Donald Trump’s legal team aren’t prevalent in journalism. Megyn Kelly believes Wagner is ignorant about the real operations of her own network.

During The Megyn Kelly Show, the former NBC News host said the network uses the same strategies that the National Enquirer used to help Donald Trump in 2016.

“The media started to sneer at the National Enquirer’s tactics, and I’m not defending their tactics. We all know what the National Enquirer is and what it does, but I made the point at the time that their sanctimony was a bit misplaced, because I knew very well — from my time over in broadcast news and cable for that matter — that these networks, especially the big ones, also pay for stories,” said Kelly.

“They may go out there on the air and act holier than thou, ‘We would never do that. We’d never pay for a story.’ What they do, and I said at the time, you know how they do it. They pay ‘licensing fees’ for somebody’s exclusive photos. And it’s just a backdoor scuzzy way of doing what you’re not allowed to do through the front door.”

Kelly then aired a clip of Wagner suggesting that asking people to sign non-disclosure agreements, utilizing a “catch-and-kill” PR strategy, and paying sources for stories does not happen. “That is not how the world works,” she suggested.

“She is clueless. NDAs happen all the time, especially at NBC. Some of the people on this panel may have had to sign one, I’m just saying,” Kelly, the former NBC News host, said. “And I could give you a long list of women who have been silenced by NBC News, her news organization, because of what her male colleagues have done, alright? So wake up, sweetheart. Read a newspaper every once in a while instead of struggling on a teleprompter like you always do.”

On Friday, 77 WABC owner John Catsimatidis canceled The Rudy Giuliani Show after the former New York Mayor and lawyer for Donald Trump refused to cease talking about the validity of the 2020 election.

The former New York news/talk host took to social media to blast the billionaire after his show’s cancellation.

“What John Catsimatidis has done is disgraceful,” Giuliani said during his America’s Mayor Live video show. “With the pretense that he was building some kind of a First Amendment station, he blew a hole in the First Amendment that’s so big you can’t even find it. You can’t tell somebody not to talk about the 2020 presidential election and tell me that you have respect for free speech.”

Catsimatidis told The New York Times he had repeatedly informed Giuliani that he could not make false claims about the validity of the election that saw Joe Biden defeat Donald Trump. Giuliani informed the station owner that he was not willing to comply with the mandate, resulting in his suspension and subsequent cancellation.

“Isn’t it a hell of a time to stop me from doing what I’ve been doing for three and a half years – just when they may be preparing to steal another election?,” Giuliani posited during the program.

In a statement to The Independent, Rudy Giuliani argued that 77 WABC ending his show was a “clear violation of free speech”.

101.7 The Truth has announced a new midday show as its current host, Melanie Ricks, moves to a digital program later this summer.

The new program — Jammin with Juice — will be co-hosted by Ben Hooks and Carrie Mahone. It will debut on Monday, May 20th. Meanwhile, Nothin’ But The Truth, hosted by Ricks, will re-launch as a digital-only program later this year.

“We are excited for Mel and the new opportunities a digital show presents itself, particularly as fans explore new ways to consume our content,” said 101.7 The Truth Director of Content Kyle Wallace. “Carrie and Ben are part of the up-and-coming generation of young broadcasters, and since both teammates joined the Truth team at its inception, their passion and grasp on the Milwaukee community will translate through the airwaves.”

The show will be heard from Noon to 1 PM on the Good Karma Brands Milwaukee station.

“Fans will embrace our show because we are The Truth for the youth. This show is the birth of a new era of media in the city, and we hope to bridge the gap between generations through entertaining yet honest dialogue,” said Carrie Mahone.

“Jammin with Juice will be a place where fans can hear young voices speak on matters
that affect us all every day,” Ben Hooks added.