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The inspiration for Jimmy Dean’s 1962 song “Steel Men” (released as a single on Columbia Records, peaking at #41 on the Billboard Hot 100) was the tragic Second Narrows Bridge collapse in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on June 17, 1958.
During construction of the bridge (now part of the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing), a section collapsed into the water below, killing 18 ironworkers (steel men/ironworkers) and 2 divers who died during rescue/recovery efforts, for a total of 20 deaths in connection with the disaster (though the song and many accounts focus on the 18-19 ironworkers directly lost in the collapse). The workers were riveting and placing steel girders when the falsework failed, causing a catastrophic fall.
Jimmy Dean, known for narrative/storytelling songs like his massive hit “Big Bad John” (and others such as “PT-109”), recorded “Steel Men” as a tribute to these hardworking, courageous men who lost their lives in the disaster. It’s a working-man’s ballad honoring the dangers faced by ironworkers/steel men on such projects.
The song was written by David Martins (not by Dean himself), and Rog Whittaker (later known as Roger Whittaker) apparently recorded a version shortly before Dean’s. Dean’s take includes lyrics referencing the location (“Out on the rocky western coast / Of Vancouver by the sea”) and the tragedy of men working high on the bridge of steel when disaster struck. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gipzQr0k9zA
On June 14, 2026, the UFC Freedom 250 – took place on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. The historic event celebrated the 250th anniversary of the U.S. and coincided with Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.
Roughly 4,300 people were in attendance, including 1,200 active-duty service members
The card was broadcast for on-demand viewing on Paramount+ (Paramount, the company that owns CBS).
A reader informs us that Nia Wong has joined KIRO 7 News this week. Her TV career began with roles in Eugene, Oregon, and San Luis Obispo, California.
Las Vegas (KLAS-TV, CBS affiliate), Spokane KXLY 4 News Now, ABC -She joined in August 2019 as an evening anchor and Seattle KCPQ FOX 13, 2022–2025/early 2026.
“Pivot” podcast co-host Scott Galloway told co-host Kara Swisher that he was approached about a job at “60 Minutes.”
When asked by Swisher, Galloway said, “I said, no (expletive) way.”
Galloway told Swisher that the job was kind of an Andy Rooney-type role. Rooney, of course, was on “60 Minutes” from 1978 to 2011. He would give brief, often humorous, commentaries at the end of the program.
“Bari called me and asked me if I’d be interested in having some sort of contributor role. I am clearly not qualified to be one of their journalists. So on the phone we zeroed in on the potential of me contributing an Andy Rooney-like segment.”
— NY Post
A CBS News spokesperson said that it was actually Galloway who approached them.
“We think Scott’s great. When he approached us with a pitch for an Andy Rooney-esque segment, we were happy to consider it.”
Galloway disputed that account, saying it was Weiss who reached out to him.
Previous Role in North Carolina: Evening anchor (5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 10 p.m., and 11 p.m. newscasts) at WLOS News 13 (ABC affiliate) in Asheville, NC, from June 2024 to around May 2026.
Earlier Positions: Morning anchor at WYFF News 4 in Greenville, SC (Emmy-nominated morning show). He has also worked as an anchor/reporter for other outlets, including a stint with One America News, and has experience as a former White House correspondent. His career began in the late 1990s.
Rockwell Smith began his radio journey in 1962 at KSRA-AM in Salmon, Idaho, as a high school student hosting “Radio Pow-Wow” and “Platter Playtime.” He later worked at KMBY-AM (Billings, MT), KASY (Auburn, WA), helped launch KUPS (Tacoma, WA), then KLIX (Twin Falls, ID). In Boise, he served as DJ, chief engineer, and general manager at KBRJ-AM/KBBK-FM and later KFXD AM/FM. He consulted on KYET-AM/KWBJ-FM (Payette) and engineered for Boise’s six-station cluster including KTHI, KJOT, and KRVB. After retiring in 2013, he returned full-time to KSRA in 2015 as program director, music/news director, and chief engineer—completing a 64-year circle. East Idaho News: https://shorturl.at/6HLSB
Gene Shalit, the longtime film critic for NBC’s “TODAY” show whose walrus mustache and exuberant wordplay made him one of television’s most recognizable reviewers, died Friday, his family said. He was a fixture on the program for four decades.
Shalit “passed away peacefully today after 100 years of an amazing life,” his family told NBC News in a statement.
Shalit started as a part-time “TODAY” show contributor in 1970 before moving to a full-time role three years later. He earned national fame as the program’s go-to movie analyst, offering his take on summer blockbusters, awards contenders and other big-screen projects until his retirement in 2010. (NBC)
Benefit of the sale of KXXO to Bustos Media, some of that station’s airstaff are now across town at KGY FM:
Ashley & Brad (Mornings) **syndicated**
Dave Cowan – formerly with KXXO – (More Music Workday)
Kevin The Brit (Driving You Home)
Lorri Tracy ~ formerly with KXXO -Content Producer & Sunday 10am – 2pm.
Ruby Brown (formerly with KXXO) ~ Saturday 10am – 2pm & Fill-in.
The Justice Department (DOJ) on Friday announced it has closed its antitrust investigation into Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, concluding the transaction is not likely to harm competition or American consumers.
The Antitrust Division said its eight-month review examined more than two million documents and found the deal could strengthen competition across the media and entertainment industry, including in streaming video, traditional television and theatrical film distribution.
“60 Minutes” cannot function with just three correspondents.
Question now is — who will be the new ’60 Minutes” correspondents?
According to Stephen Battaglio (LA Times), among names being floated:
Holly Williams, a foreign correspondent working out the network’s London Bureau. She spent eight years in Istanbul before that. She has covered war zones in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Gaza and Ukraine, and has contributed to “60 Minutes” in the past.
Tony Dokoupil. Yes, he is currently the lead anchor on the “CBS Evening News,” but it’s not unusual for anchors to also do stories for “60 Minutes.”
Matt Gutman, a chief correspondent at CBS who was hired away from ABC by Weiss.
Mariana van Zeller, a correspondent for the National Geographic Channel.
Norah O’Donnell, the former “CBS Evening News” anchor who has done pieces for “60 Minutes.”
Major Garrett, who is CBS News’ chief Washington correspondent who also has contributed to the “60 Minutes.” Garrett was chosen to interview Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a “60 Minutes” segment.
Gabe Spiegel (FOX 8 News/Cleveland) delivered the punch and then awkwardly paused, giving the best delivery of a silly Dad joke that I have ever seen. Co-anchor Natalie Herbick’s response says it all.
(KXLY TV 4) Exciting changes are on the way for the 4 News Now team, with news anchor changes happening in both the morning and the evening.
After four years anchoring 4 News Now at 5 and 6, Kirstin O’Connor is leaving the newsroom for a job outside of television. Kirstin has been a key member of our news team, co-anchoring with Derek Deis and reporting in the field on important local issues.
“We are so grateful for the experience, energy and passion Kirstin brought to our newsroom at an important time,” said 4 News Now News Director Melissa Luck. “It has been a privilege to watch Kirstin not only connect with the community, but also mentor our journalists and lead by example every day. I’m sad to lose her, but excited for Kirstin and her family in this next phase of their lives.”
Kirstin’s last day is Friday, June 12th.
A familiar face will join Derek Deis and Kris Crocker on the evening newscasts. After 15 years anchoring Good Morning Northwest, Robyn Nance will turn off her 1:45 am alarm clock and rejoin the evening team.
Robyn has been with 4 News Now since 2003. She anchored the evening newscasts before moving to mornings.
Robyn is a distinguished, award-winning anchor and reporter and was recently inducted into the Northwest Association of Television Arts and Science Silver Circle.
Derek and Robyn have a long history together. They anchored Good Morning Northwest for more than a decade before Derek moved to the evening newscasts. Robyn and Kris Crocker worked together on the evening newscasts for years before that.
“Robyn is the ultimate pro,” Luck said. “She’s been a leader in our community both as a journalist and as a passionate supporter of local non-profits. She has been a trusted voice in the Inland Northwest for decades. Robyn, Derek and Kris make such a great team and I’m grateful we get to see them together again.”
More changes are coming to the Good Morning Northwest team for KXLY and on Fox 28. A new partner for Natalie Grant and Matt Gray will be announced soon.
Her weather reporting career has taken her from Northern Aizona to Augusta, Georgia and now as part of the Spokane (KHQ) NonStop News team. Tori Smith does the evening weather and some reporting for the network.
(KOMO 4) Just three months after signing off from KOMO News for the final time, former anchor Mary Nam is stepping into a new leadership role.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has appointed Nam, an Emmy Award-winning journalist and longtime KOMO News anchor, to the Washington State University Board of Regents: the governing body that oversees the WSU system.
The appointment takes effect on Tuesday and comes after Nam stepped away from local television news in late March following a 26-year broadcasting career, including 23 years at KOMO.
At the end of the month, Madison Wade begins spending more time with family. If you miss the “goodbyes” on KING 5, catch it on Youtube shortly after. Wade got married earlier this month.
Beloved sports radio fixture ‘Uncle Jimmy’ Dodds killed in KCK, 3 three street thugs charged. The family knew the thugs. Apparently, an argument turned violent, as per usual. They are unable to control their anger. Did Jimmy Dodds tell them to move away from the car he was sitting in? He didn’t push them. According to reports he was simply sitting in his car. When this goes to court, will they plead self-defense? Will their mama get up in court and plead and wail for mercy? Will gangs of protestors gather outside the courthouse, protesting the arrest of these thugs? When does the GoFundMe get set up?
Dodds, 64, was known to the sports talk radio audience as Uncle Jimmy.
There’s a visible bullet hole on the back passenger side of the Tahoe.
Police Chief Oakman said this fatal shooting is part of a pattern of youth violence.
For that reason, KCKPD has been targeting gangs.
According to Oakman, in the last two weeks, there have been 42 arrests; eight firearms recovered, as well as nearly nine pounds of meth taken off the streets.
Oakman said ultimately, youth criminal behavior falls back on parents.
June 3 — Trump was answering a question from another reporter about the proposed $1.8 billion fund for people claiming political persecution. Then, in the middle of his rambling answer, he decided to go after Collins, who was in the room.
He referred to Collins as “a corrupt reporter standing right there. Never smiles. You never — she’s a young, beautiful woman. Never smiles. I never see a smile off her face. I see her standing there with hatred in her eyes. She has hatred because we have borders, because we have a strong military, because we cut our taxes, because we do things that everybody wanted.”
Later, when Collins tried to cut in while Trump was berating CNN and The New York Times, Trump told Collins to “be quiet.” He added, “You used to be a conservative. She was a conservative from Alabama. Can you believe it?”
For the record, Collins did gently push back on Trump in a pretty funny fashion.
Collins replied, “I’m still from Alabama, sir.”
Bill Maher doesn’t see why Scott Pelley’s 60 Minutes firing is such a big deal.
On Friday’s Overtime edition of Real Time With Bill Maher, the host was dismissive of the tumult surrounding recent changes to the venerated CBS News program, particularly when one of his guests argued that Pelley’s firing was an example of political interference from the Trump administration.
“I just don’t think being a 60 Minutes correspondent is that hard. I don’t feel like Scott Pelley was a national treasure,” Maher said, which earned some shocked laughter from the live audience. “I never liked him, sorry. I just never did.”
Verdict, sentencing and Karmelo Anthony story is shelved. Happened so quickly. All in a matter of hours. It may become an item again if rioting and looting breaks out. Of course, the media would label that as “mostly friendly rioting and looting.”
Steel Men - Jimmy Dean's hit inspired by actual event
Jason Remington • June 15, 2026
The inspiration for Jimmy Dean’s 1962 song “Steel Men” (released as a single on Columbia Records, peaking at #41 on the Billboard Hot 100) was the tragic Second Narrows Bridge collapse in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on June 17, 1958.
During construction of the bridge (now part of the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing), a section collapsed into the water below, killing 18 ironworkers (steel men/ironworkers) and 2 divers who died during rescue/recovery efforts, for a total of 20 deaths in connection with the disaster (though the song and many accounts focus on the 18-19 ironworkers directly lost in the collapse). The workers were riveting and placing steel girders when the falsework failed, causing a catastrophic fall.
Jimmy Dean, known for narrative/storytelling songs like his massive hit “Big Bad John” (and others such as “PT-109”), recorded “Steel Men” as a tribute to these hardworking, courageous men who lost their lives in the disaster. It’s a working-man’s ballad honoring the dangers faced by ironworkers/steel men on such projects.
The song was written by David Martins (not by Dean himself), and Rog Whittaker (later known as Roger Whittaker) apparently recorded a version shortly before Dean’s. Dean’s take includes lyrics referencing the location (“Out on the rocky western coast / Of Vancouver by the sea”) and the tragedy of men working high on the bridge of steel when disaster struck.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gipzQr0k9zA
Take that, CBS
Jason Remington • June 15, 2026
On June 14, 2026, the UFC Freedom 250 – took place on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. The historic event celebrated the 250th anniversary of the U.S. and coincided with Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.
Roughly 4,300 people were in attendance, including 1,200 active-duty service members
The card was broadcast for on-demand viewing on Paramount+ (Paramount, the company that owns CBS).
Wong Joins KIRO 7
Jason Remington • June 15, 2026
A reader informs us that Nia Wong has joined KIRO 7 News this week. Her TV career began with roles in Eugene, Oregon, and San Luis Obispo, California.
Las Vegas (KLAS-TV, CBS affiliate), Spokane KXLY 4 News Now, ABC -She joined in August 2019 as an evening anchor and Seattle KCPQ FOX 13, 2022–2025/early 2026.
Speaking of ‘60 Minutes’
Bill • June 15, 2026
“Pivot” podcast co-host Scott Galloway told co-host Kara Swisher that he was approached about a job at “60 Minutes.”
When asked by Swisher, Galloway said, “I said, no (expletive) way.”
Galloway told Swisher that the job was kind of an Andy Rooney-type role. Rooney, of course, was on “60 Minutes” from 1978 to 2011. He would give brief, often humorous, commentaries at the end of the program.
“Bari called me and asked me if I’d be interested in having some sort of contributor role. I am clearly not qualified to be one of their journalists. So on the phone we zeroed in on the potential of me contributing an Andy Rooney-like segment.”
— NY Post
A CBS News spokesperson said that it was actually Galloway who approached them.
“We think Scott’s great. When he approached us with a pitch for an Andy Rooney-esque segment, we were happy to consider it.”
Galloway disputed that account, saying it was Weiss who reached out to him.
Patrick Hussion Joins KOMO Morning Team
Jason Remington • June 13, 2026
Previous Role in North Carolina: Evening anchor (5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 10 p.m., and 11 p.m. newscasts) at WLOS News 13 (ABC affiliate) in Asheville, NC, from June 2024 to around May 2026.
Earlier Positions: Morning anchor at WYFF News 4 in Greenville, SC (Emmy-nominated morning show). He has also worked as an anchor/reporter for other outlets, including a stint with One America News, and has experience as a former White House correspondent. His career began in the late 1990s.
And now, we bring you what we bring you
Jason Remington • June 13, 2026
KING 5 put a lot of thought into the presentation of this presentation in TV Guide. (1979)
From the same marketing genius...
T.K. • June 14, 2026
…that brought you “Seattle Tonight Tonite.”
Almost Live
Jason Remington • June 14, 2026
Must have had a room full of brainiacs at KING 5 struggling to come up with a title for the comedy show, Almost Live.
64+ Years For Rockwell Smith
Jason Remington • June 13, 2026
Rockwell Smith began his radio journey in 1962 at KSRA-AM in Salmon, Idaho, as a high school student hosting “Radio Pow-Wow” and “Platter Playtime.” He later worked at KMBY-AM (Billings, MT), KASY (Auburn, WA), helped launch KUPS (Tacoma, WA), then KLIX (Twin Falls, ID). In Boise, he served as DJ, chief engineer, and general manager at KBRJ-AM/KBBK-FM and later KFXD AM/FM. He consulted on KYET-AM/KWBJ-FM (Payette) and engineered for Boise’s six-station cluster including KTHI, KJOT, and KRVB. After retiring in 2013, he returned full-time to KSRA in 2015 as program director, music/news director, and chief engineer—completing a 64-year circle. East Idaho News: https://shorturl.at/6HLSB
Aircheck
Jason Remington • June 13, 2026
Rockwell Smith KASY/Auburn aircheck: https://www.qzvx.com/airchecks1/
Gene Shalit Passes @ 100
Jason Remington • June 13, 2026
Gene Shalit, the longtime film critic for NBC’s “TODAY” show whose walrus mustache and exuberant wordplay made him one of television’s most recognizable reviewers, died Friday, his family said. He was a fixture on the program for four decades.
Shalit “passed away peacefully today after 100 years of an amazing life,” his family told NBC News in a statement.
Shalit started as a part-time “TODAY” show contributor in 1970 before moving to a full-time role three years later. He earned national fame as the program’s go-to movie analyst, offering his take on summer blockbusters, awards contenders and other big-screen projects until his retirement in 2010. (NBC)
KXXO Folk @ KGY FM
Jason Remington • June 12, 2026
Benefit of the sale of KXXO to Bustos Media, some of that station’s airstaff are now across town at KGY FM:
Ashley & Brad (Mornings) **syndicated**
Dave Cowan – formerly with KXXO – (More Music Workday)
Kevin The Brit (Driving You Home)
Lorri Tracy ~ formerly with KXXO -Content Producer & Sunday 10am – 2pm.
Ruby Brown (formerly with KXXO) ~ Saturday 10am – 2pm & Fill-in.
Justice Dept. Clears Way for Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
Jason Remington • June 12, 2026
The $111 billion deal would unite two major movie studios and put CNN under the same roof as CBS News.
— New York Times
More Changes Coming At Networks
Jason Remington • June 12, 2026
The Justice Department (DOJ) on Friday announced it has closed its antitrust investigation into Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, concluding the transaction is not likely to harm competition or American consumers.
The Antitrust Division said its eight-month review examined more than two million documents and found the deal could strengthen competition across the media and entertainment industry, including in streaming video, traditional television and theatrical film distribution.
In a tizzy
Jason Remington • June 12, 2026
Anything that upsets Elizabeth Warren—I am all for that.
Flashback to 1963
Jason Remington • June 12, 2026
KJR License Plate 1963
So where does the show go from here?
Bill Taylor • June 12, 2026
“60 Minutes” cannot function with just three correspondents.
Question now is — who will be the new ’60 Minutes” correspondents?
According to Stephen Battaglio (LA Times), among names being floated:
Holly Williams, a foreign correspondent working out the network’s London Bureau. She spent eight years in Istanbul before that. She has covered war zones in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Gaza and Ukraine, and has contributed to “60 Minutes” in the past.
Tony Dokoupil. Yes, he is currently the lead anchor on the “CBS Evening News,” but it’s not unusual for anchors to also do stories for “60 Minutes.”
Matt Gutman, a chief correspondent at CBS who was hired away from ABC by Weiss.
Mariana van Zeller, a correspondent for the National Geographic Channel.
Norah O’Donnell, the former “CBS Evening News” anchor who has done pieces for “60 Minutes.”
Major Garrett, who is CBS News’ chief Washington correspondent who also has contributed to the “60 Minutes.” Garrett was chosen to interview Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a “60 Minutes” segment.
Cleveland TV News Anchor Nails Dad Joke Delivery
Jason Remington • June 12, 2026
Gabe Spiegel (FOX 8 News/Cleveland) delivered the punch and then awkwardly paused, giving the best delivery of a silly Dad joke that I have ever seen. Co-anchor Natalie Herbick’s response says it all.
KXLY/Spokane Personnel & Schedule Changes
Jason Remington • June 11, 2026
(KXLY TV 4) Exciting changes are on the way for the 4 News Now team, with news anchor changes happening in both the morning and the evening.
After four years anchoring 4 News Now at 5 and 6, Kirstin O’Connor is leaving the newsroom for a job outside of television. Kirstin has been a key member of our news team, co-anchoring with Derek Deis and reporting in the field on important local issues.
“We are so grateful for the experience, energy and passion Kirstin brought to our newsroom at an important time,” said 4 News Now News Director Melissa Luck. “It has been a privilege to watch Kirstin not only connect with the community, but also mentor our journalists and lead by example every day. I’m sad to lose her, but excited for Kirstin and her family in this next phase of their lives.”
Kirstin’s last day is Friday, June 12th.
A familiar face will join Derek Deis and Kris Crocker on the evening newscasts. After 15 years anchoring Good Morning Northwest, Robyn Nance will turn off her 1:45 am alarm clock and rejoin the evening team.
Robyn has been with 4 News Now since 2003. She anchored the evening newscasts before moving to mornings.
Robyn is a distinguished, award-winning anchor and reporter and was recently inducted into the Northwest Association of Television Arts and Science Silver Circle.
Derek and Robyn have a long history together. They anchored Good Morning Northwest for more than a decade before Derek moved to the evening newscasts. Robyn and Kris Crocker worked together on the evening newscasts for years before that.
“Robyn is the ultimate pro,” Luck said. “She’s been a leader in our community both as a journalist and as a passionate supporter of local non-profits. She has been a trusted voice in the Inland Northwest for decades. Robyn, Derek and Kris make such a great team and I’m grateful we get to see them together again.”
More changes are coming to the Good Morning Northwest team for KXLY and on Fox 28. A new partner for Natalie Grant and Matt Gray will be announced soon.
KING 5 New Mommy Back To Work
Jason Remington • June 11, 2026
Maternity leave zipped by and Jessica Janner Castro is back at KING 5, here reporting on World Cup preparations.
From Georgia peaches to Washington apple blossoms
Jason Remington • June 11, 2026
Her weather reporting career has taken her from Northern Aizona to Augusta, Georgia and now as part of the Spokane (KHQ) NonStop News team. Tori Smith does the evening weather and some reporting for the network.
Nam in new role
Jason Remington • June 11, 2026
(KOMO 4) Just three months after signing off from KOMO News for the final time, former anchor Mary Nam is stepping into a new leadership role.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has appointed Nam, an Emmy Award-winning journalist and longtime KOMO News anchor, to the Washington State University Board of Regents: the governing body that oversees the WSU system.
The appointment takes effect on Tuesday and comes after Nam stepped away from local television news in late March following a 26-year broadcasting career, including 23 years at KOMO.
Madison Wade winds down KING 5 portion of her career this month
Jason Remington • June 11, 2026
At the end of the month, Madison Wade begins spending more time with family. If you miss the “goodbyes” on KING 5, catch it on Youtube shortly after. Wade got married earlier this month.
Kansas City Sports Talker Killed By Three Street Thugs
Jason Remington • June 11, 2026
Beloved sports radio fixture ‘Uncle Jimmy’ Dodds killed in KCK, 3 three street thugs charged. The family knew the thugs. Apparently, an argument turned violent, as per usual. They are unable to control their anger. Did Jimmy Dodds tell them to move away from the car he was sitting in? He didn’t push them. According to reports he was simply sitting in his car. When this goes to court, will they plead self-defense? Will their mama get up in court and plead and wail for mercy? Will gangs of protestors gather outside the courthouse, protesting the arrest of these thugs? When does the GoFundMe get set up?
Dodds, 64, was known to the sports talk radio audience as Uncle Jimmy.
There’s a visible bullet hole on the back passenger side of the Tahoe.
Police Chief Oakman said this fatal shooting is part of a pattern of youth violence.
For that reason, KCKPD has been targeting gangs.
According to Oakman, in the last two weeks, there have been 42 arrests; eight firearms recovered, as well as nearly nine pounds of meth taken off the streets.
Oakman said ultimately, youth criminal behavior falls back on parents.
Collins, calm composed
Bill Taylor • June 11, 2026
June 3 — Trump was answering a question from another reporter about the proposed $1.8 billion fund for people claiming political persecution. Then, in the middle of his rambling answer, he decided to go after Collins, who was in the room.
He referred to Collins as “a corrupt reporter standing right there. Never smiles. You never — she’s a young, beautiful woman. Never smiles. I never see a smile off her face. I see her standing there with hatred in her eyes. She has hatred because we have borders, because we have a strong military, because we cut our taxes, because we do things that everybody wanted.”
Later, when Collins tried to cut in while Trump was berating CNN and The New York Times, Trump told Collins to “be quiet.” He added, “You used to be a conservative. She was a conservative from Alabama. Can you believe it?”
For the record, Collins did gently push back on Trump in a pretty funny fashion.
Collins replied, “I’m still from Alabama, sir.”
Collins' retort
Jason Remington • June 11, 2026
Kaitlan is a sassy lassie.
TV news anchors face adversity head-on
Jason Remington • June 11, 2026
TV news anchors get this a lot. What to do when a viewer criticizes how you look. How do you handle a blow like that? San Diego tv gals chat about it.
https://www.qzvx.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sandiegotvanchoronadversity.mp4
News Anchor Maria Arcega-Dunn’s outlook on life.
@fox5Maria
for more tips:
The Chrissy Russo Show …ex-tv anchor now a fulltime stay-at-home mom, has a podcast.
https://youtube.com/@ChrissyRusso
Kaitlan Collins Has An Epiphany
Jason Remington • June 10, 2026
CNN’s Kaitlan Collins Theorizes That Trump Keeps Insulting Her Because ‘He Doesn’t Like My Questions’ PEOPLE MAGAZINE
You must admit
Dale St. Marie • June 11, 2026
She is a fine looking woman. She just needs to smile more.
Bill Maher Dismisses Scott Pelley Controversy
Jason Remington • June 10, 2026
Bill Maher doesn’t see why Scott Pelley’s 60 Minutes firing is such a big deal.
On Friday’s Overtime edition of Real Time With Bill Maher, the host was dismissive of the tumult surrounding recent changes to the venerated CBS News program, particularly when one of his guests argued that Pelley’s firing was an example of political interference from the Trump administration.
“I just don’t think being a 60 Minutes correspondent is that hard. I don’t feel like Scott Pelley was a national treasure,” Maher said, which earned some shocked laughter from the live audience. “I never liked him, sorry. I just never did.”
Under the rug
Jason Remington • June 10, 2026
Verdict, sentencing and Karmelo Anthony story is shelved. Happened so quickly. All in a matter of hours. It may become an item again if rioting and looting breaks out. Of course, the media would label that as “mostly friendly rioting and looting.”