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Afghanistan Media Under Taliban Crackdown
The Taliban’s intensified censorship in Afghanistan has resulted in the closure of 12 media outlets this year, including 11 TV stations and one radio station, across seven provinces. Arezo TV in Kabul was raided on December 4, leading to its closure, employee arrests, and allegations of links to exiled Afghan media and broadcasts contrary to Islamic values. The regime’s new bans target music, depictions of living beings, and political dissent, pushing Afghanistan’s press freedom to its lowest point. Read More – RSF Rating
Neil Cavuto Departs Fox News After 28 Years
Fox News anchor Neil Cavuto is leaving the network after a nearly three-decade tenure. Cavuto declined an offer to renew his contract, with his final episode set to air Thursday. Praised for his contributions to business journalism and his independent criticism of Donald Trump, Cavuto’s departure follows a year of changes at Fox, including the exit of Tucker Carlson. Read More – Washington Examiner Rating
Republican Pollster Chris Wilson Fired Amid Financial Misconduct Allegations
Chris Wilson, CEO of Republican polling firm WPA Intelligence, was dismissed following audits that revealed misuse of company funds for personal expenses, including vacations and private real estate operations. The allegations come after the firm’s CFO was charged with embezzlement earlier this year. Wilson denies wrongdoing, and legal disputes are ongoing. Read More – Politico Rating
CNN Records Lowest Viewership in Network’s History
CNN finished 2024 with its smallest audience to date, averaging only 93,000 viewers in the key 25–54 demographic and trailing behind Fox News and MSNBC. Despite a politically significant year, CNN saw a steep decline in election night viewership compared to 2020. Meanwhile, NewsNation saw growth, increasing its primetime viewership by 25%. Read More – Washington Examiner Rating
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