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Kaitlan Collins defended CNN’s objectivity after Bill Maher mentioned a late-night audience laughing at Stephen Colbert’s claim of CNN being unbiased.
Maher, supportive of CNN, acknowledged the widespread belief about CNN’s bias.
Maher criticized CNN’s coverage of Kamala Harris and the Democratic National Convention as overly favorable.
Collins asserted CNN’s balanced approach, noting guests from both political parties on her show.
Maher pointed out Harris’s limited interactions with the press, comparing it unfavorably with Trump’s press relations.

Bill Maher Questions CNN’s Objectivity

Bill Maher recently engaged in a heated exchange with CNN journalist Kaitlan Collins. The discussion centered on CNN’s perceived bias, specifically regarding its coverage of Vice President Kamala Harris. Maher noted an audience’s reaction during Stephen Colbert’s show, where the audience laughed at the notion of CNN being objective. Kaitlan Collins quickly defended the network, emphasizing its commitment to journalistic integrity.

Amid the exchange, Maher acknowledged the criticism CNN faces regarding its alleged liberal bias. He stated, “That tells you a lot, doesn’t it?” referencing the laughter during Colbert’s show. Maher asked Collins how CNN is handling the political divide in America, suggesting that CNN should be a platform where both sides can watch and feel represented.

Bill Maher challenges CNN's Kaitlan Collins over the channel’s biased coverage of Harris’ DNC speech with a “token” conservative voice:

“Kamala’s speech ended at 11.09pm and it wasn’t until 11.23pm until the one conservative, @ScottJenningsKY, spoke.”

“From 11.09pm until… pic.twitter.com/5YGk7VHKyD

— TV News Now (@TVNewsNow) August 24, 2024

Collins Defends CNN’s Credibility

Kaitlan Collins responded by insisting that CNN indeed provides a balanced view and brings on lawmakers from both political parties. “My show is evidence of that. We have lawmakers from both parties. We’ll have Elizabeth Warren on one night, we’ll have Ted Cruz on another night,” she stated. Collins further highlighted CNN’s extensive coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, asserting that many reporters were on the ground delivering real-time news to viewers.

“CNN is the place where both sides can watch,” Collins firmly responded, defending the network’s approach to balanced journalism.

Maher Criticizes Coverage of Kamala Harris

Bill Maher raised concerns over CNN’s coverage of Vice President Kamala Harris, notably pointing out that Harris has not taken questions from the press or held formal press conferences since President Biden exited the race. Maher suggested that Harris’s avoidance of the press was more insulting than former President Trump’s frequent antagonistic interactions with the media. “Kamala doesn’t talk to the press. In a way, it’s more insulting … than what [former President] Trump does,” Maher remarked.

Collins disagreed with Maher on Trump’s treatment of the press, emphasizing that his daily attacks on journalists were more detrimental. Collins stated that any individual aiming for high office should be willing to face the press head-on.

“I don’t know if it’s worse than denigrating the press on a daily basis, which is what Trump did,” she stated, adding that Trump often argued or misled reporters.

The Debate on Media Bias

This confrontation between Maher and Collins underscored the broader debate regarding the impartiality of news organizations in today’s political landscape. Maher criticized CNN’s approach to covering the Democratic National Convention, suggesting it was overly favorable towards Democratic speakers and lacked significant conservative representation. While Collins presented CNN’s dedication to balanced reporting with various political guests, Maher’s criticisms reflected ongoing concerns about media credibility in a deeply divided country.

“Real Time” host Bill Maher on Friday talked to CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins and took shots inside the corporate tent with criticisms aimed at CNN’s coverage of the DNC convention.

Maher’s assertion that having token conservatives on CNN might be worse than having none at all brought the discussion full circle, hinting at the complex nature of perceived media biases and the importance of true journalistic impartiality.