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Williams to Step In for Russert on ‘Meet the Press’

Staff / Truthdig Jun 20, 2008 NBC News will keep its Sunday lineup intact by giving Brian Williams a temporary stint as host of "Meet the Press," replacing the late Tim Russert for the time being. Because Russert and Williams teamed up for the Jan. 15 Democratic presidential debate in Las Vegas, many viewers might be primed to make the transition along with Williams. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Limbaugh Is Called Out for ‘Phony Soldiers’ Remark

Staff / Truthdig Oct 2, 2007 He's certainly not famous for his magnanimity, but this time Rush Limbaugh's sharp tongue seems to have gotten him into a real pickle. The conservative radio talk show host is under fire from congressional Democrats for his recent statement that U.S. troops who oppose the war are "phony soldiers." Limbaugh's ill-conceived rant also caught this active-duty soldier's attention, judging by his blog. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Olbermann: GOP Is Biggest Terror Org in USA

Staff / Truthdig Oct 25, 2006 The MSNBC host uses a recent GOP ad and a copy of Webster's Dictionary to buttress his argument that the Republican Party is the largest terrorist organization in the country. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

PBS Kiddie Show Host Fired Over Sexy Spoof Videos

Staff / Truthdig Jul 26, 2006 The PBS KIDS Sprout network has fired the host of "The Good Night Show" upon learning that she appeared seven years ago in videos called "Technical Virgin," which dealt satirically with anal sex and masturbation PBS's president said the videos "undermine [the host's] credibility with our audience" Link to the videos in question. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Radio Host: I Have No Tolerance For Islam

Staff / Truthdig Mar 24, 2006 In light of the possible death sentence faced by the Afghan who converted to Christianity, a popular secular radio talk show host sounds off about the insanity of faith. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )