MSNBC Anchor Refuses to Cover Paris Hilton
MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski strenuously objected to covering Paris Hilton's legal woes as a lead story, so much so that when her producer (and the teleprompter) refused to budge, she first tried to burn, then tore and shredded the copy. Here she explains her revolt: "I just don't believe in covering that story, especially not as the lead story in a newscast when you have a day like today."MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski strenuously objected to covering Paris Hilton’s legal woes as a lead story, so much so that when her producer (and the teleprompter) refused to budge, she first tried to burn, then tore and shredded the copy. Here she explains her revolt: “I just don’t believe in covering that story, especially not as the lead story in a newscast when you have a day like today.”
Watch it:
Rooted in Truth.Independent by Design.
Your support helps ensure that rigorous reporting, thoughtful analysis, and investigative journalism remain accessible to everyone.
Support independent journalism.
Related Stories
Ear to the Ground
The firing of its editor and a reporter continues a crackdown on the independence of the military community’s paper of record.
Editorial Cartoons
Ear to the Ground
The nominations recognize work published in 2025 across a wide range of subjects and formats, reflecting Truthdig’s continued commitment to independent journalism.
Editorial Cartoons
Media
The venerable journalist used his personal brand of independent reporting to show how public TV could serve viewers.
Ear to the Ground
The nominations, including for Best Website, are for work published in 2024.
Ear to the Ground
The firing of its editor and a reporter continues a crackdown on the independence of the military community’s paper of record.
Editorial Cartoons
Ear to the Ground
The nominations recognize work published in 2025 across a wide range of subjects and formats, reflecting Truthdig’s continued commitment to independent journalism.
Editorial Cartoons
Media
The venerable journalist used his personal brand of independent reporting to show how public TV could serve viewers.
Ear to the Ground
The nominations, including for Best Website, are for work published in 2024.
You need to be a supporter to comment.
There are currently no responses to this article.
Be the first to respond.