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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Oprah Winfrey cuts ties with Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz after both aligned with Trump

Oprah Winfrey publicly distanced herself from Dr. Phil McGraw and Dr. Mehmet Oz in a new magazine interview, declaring their post-show paths have "not one thing to do with me", a move critics say exposes her own partisan leanings. Winfrey addressed the growing backlash in comments published by Emmy Magazine, the Television Academy's flagship publication. […] The post Oprah Winfrey cuts ties with Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz after both aligned with Trump appeared first on American Almanac .

Oprah Winfrey publicly distanced herself from Dr. Phil McGraw and Dr. Mehmet Oz in a new magazine interview, declaring their post-show paths have "not one thing to do with me", a move critics say exposes her own partisan leanings. Winfrey addressed the growing backlash in comments published by Emmy Magazine, the Television Academy's flagship publication. She acknowledged that people "criticize me for Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz, because of their politics or their views," then drew a firm line between herself and the two men she helped make famous. Both have moved toward President Donald Trump's orbit in recent years, and Winfrey, who appeared on stage at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, appears eager to shed the association. The…Open

What is the current professional role of Dr. Mehmet Oz according to the article?
Following his nomination by Donald Trump and Senate confirmation in 2025, Oz is a government official leading the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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What criticism did Curtis Houck of the Media Research Center's NewsBusters level against Oprah Winfrey?
Houck argued that Winfrey's distancing exposes her partisan leanings, noting she has no trouble associating with progressives, such as her close relationship with CBS journalist Gayle King or her public associations with the Obamas and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, but only distances herself from those who drift to the right.
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What was Oprah Winfrey's recent political involvement mentioned in the text?
Winfrey appeared on stage at the 2024 Democratic National Convention held in Chicago.
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How did Dr. Mehmet Oz gain his television platform through Oprah Winfrey?
Winfrey recalled that Oz explained medical topics, such as colon cancer and bowel movements, in language she found accessible, leading her to believe that skill would translate well to television.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Stephen A. Smith fires back at NABJ after journalists' group hands him 'Thumbs Down' award

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith vowed to publicly confront the National Association of Black Journalists after the organization singled him out with a negative award at its annual gala in Atlanta, a move that drew criticism even from a Democratic strategist who attended the ceremony. NABJ presented Smith with its "Thumbs Down" distinction during its […] The post Stephen A. Smith fires back at NABJ after journalists' group hands him 'Thumbs Down' award appeared first on American Almanac .

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith vowed to publicly confront the National Association of Black Journalists after the organization singled him out with a negative award at its annual gala in Atlanta, a move that drew criticism even from a Democratic strategist who attended the ceremony. NABJ presented Smith with its "Thumbs Down" distinction during its Salute to Excellence Awards Gala on Saturday night, accusing him of what the group called "a recurring public pattern of disparaging commentary directed at prominent Black women across politics, sports, and media." Smith did not attend. He responded the next day on X with a promise that left little room for ambiguity. The award, handed out annually, goes to "a person or organization responsible for…Open

What was the response from NewsBusters managing editor Curtis Houck regarding the NABJ's decision?
Curtis Houck called the move a "charade" and claimed it was proof that journalism trade groups exist to "keep Woke 1 alive" and are disconnected from the rest of the country. He praised Smith's response, stating Smith is "known as someone who can be a bloviator, but he also calls out all sides if he feels they did something wrong."
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What criticism did Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross offer regarding the NABJ award presentation?
Ameshia Cross, who attended the awards dinner, posted on X that the presentation had overshadowed the event's actual purpose, describing the segment as "messy for no d*** reason" and noting the ceremony descended into "petty" behavior.
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How did Stephen A. Smith respond to being singled out by the NABJ?
Smith, who did not attend the gala, responded on X the next day, stating, "This is the epitome of Christmas arriving early. The @NABJ wants to call folks out, fine! You had your turn, now mine is coming. And make no mistake.....,I'm coming." He followed up by saying, "Remember @NABJ, you asked for it. I've shut my mouth for years. Now y'all started something."
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Who were the other five recipients of the "Thumbs Down" distinction at the Atlanta convention?
In addition to Stephen A. Smith, the other recipients named at the convention were FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, CBS News, DuJuan McCoy (owner and CEO of Circle City Broadcasting and WISH-TV), and The Washington Post.
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JUSTTHENEWS (Nicholas Ballasy) - Colbert's 'Late Show' jokes overwhelmingly targeted conservative Republicans, analysis finds

"Over the span of the final 458 Late Show episodes on CBS since January of 2023, NewsBusters logged 8,553 political jokes. Of these, Colbert told 7,480 (87 percent) about conservatives, 934 (11 percent) about liberals, and 139 (2 percent) about nonpartisan people or organizations," according to the analysis

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