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Why Soledad O’Brien’s Critique of CNN Exposes The Media’s Unhealthy Obsession With Trump
Veteran journalist and current host of Hearst Television’s Matter of Fact, Soledad O’Brien is a national treasure, and one of those rare breeds who takes her vocation very seriously with every dignity she can muster.
It’s refreshing to have the reassuring presence of esteemed reporters who are still dedicated to the quest of enlightening and thorough reportage, that’s not clouded by the distorted climate of clickbait and traffic-worthy jargon, that even the most notable news organizations have tragically internalized; in a desperate bid to stay pathetically relevant.
O’Brien, spent a decade at CNN, and was unceremoniously let go in 2013 when her morning show, Starting Point, failed to perform according to the ambitious ratings system. When asked about how she felt about her abrupt dismissal, the honest response reflected the true definition of professionalism, especially when your reputation is at stake:
“We did not get a lot of promotion. We did not get a lot of marketing. We weren’t fully staffed.” “That’s just what happened.”
“I don’t look at things…
