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This News Anchor Needs to Work on His Transitions

Matt Cherette · 06/21/10 02:51PM

Sometimes, a short/random video is just what we need for a quick—and hearty—laugh. Luckily, we have San Francisco news anchor Ken Bastida, and his unfortunate non-transition when talking about an absent colleague, to provide the chuckle. Video inside.

Jon Stewart Blasts Obama for War-Related Lies, Broken Promises

Matt Cherette · 06/15/10 10:26PM

Tonight, Jon Stewart called out President Obama for not only not living up to his campaign-era promises to reverse many of the Bush Administration's war-related human rights policies, but also attempting to introduce new, even more harsh ones. Video inside.

Animals in Peril Make Shep Smith Very Excited

nightintern · 06/07/10 04:38PM

Shep Smith gets excited frequently. Whether it's a car chase, a puppy rescue, or anything else, really, it's a good bet that Smith will geek out over it. Today, he couldn't contain his glee while reporting on a rogue bear.

Jon Stewart Goes After Obama for Lazy Response to BP Oil Spill

Matt Cherette · 06/01/10 10:27PM

Tonight, The Daily Show returned from a two-week hiatus. Naturally, Jon Stewart opened with a focus on the disastrous BP oil spill. Unexpectedly, however, Stewart spent several minutes criticizing President Obama for his apparent unfocused and lazy response. Video inside.

Glenn Beck Relentlessly Mocks Malia Obama on Radio Show (UPDATED)

Matt Cherette · 05/28/10 12:10PM

Glenn Beck has never been very tactful, but his four-minute tirade against Malia Obama this morning over her "Did you plug the hole yet, Daddy?" question regarding BP's oil leak represented a reprehensible new low. Audio inside. Update: Beck responds.

Reporter Accidentally Eats Fly

Andrew Tatreau-Sherwood · 05/18/10 11:23AM

This morning, The Today Show was kind enough to highlight one of their reporter's fly swallowing skills. Hate to break it to you, buddy, but this may be the highlight of your career!