Behind the Line

Don Lemon CNN This Morning Debuts to ABYSMAL Ratings

CNN president Chris Licht debuted his highly promoted morning show Tuesday morning. CNN This Morning features Don Lemon, Kaitlan Collins and Poppy Harlow. Chris Licht hoped this new lineup would boost previous ratings from CNN New Day.

Unfortunately for CNN...the ratings were a disaster. We reveal and react to the debut ratings for CNN This Morning. We discuss the confusion surrounding Chris Licht wanting CNN to be centrist...then featuring a morning lineup with three liberals. We explain possible reasons for the resistance to change at CNN...and question whether Chris Licht can actually change the network.

Stephen A Smith Pushing African American Ownership as Solution to NFL Mythical Problems

Dan Snyder announced earlier today that he intends to sell the Washington Commanders. This announcement led to Stephen A Smith floating an interesting solution on First Take. Stephen A Smith claims the solution to the NFL media created problems...is an African American owning a franchise.

We reveal and react to this theory from Stephen A Smith. We explain why this wouldn't solve the NFL problems with the media. We also give the reason why there's a lack of African American ownership in the NFL and sports in general.

Jake Paul Failure on PPV AGAIN...Will Boxing Survive ?

Jake Paul took on Anderson Silva last weekend...in a match few people were clamoring to see. Jake Paul last two fights have been box office failures...and he was hoping a match with the legendary Anderson Silva would boost buyrates. Unfortunately...that wasn't the case.

We reveal and react to the potential buyrate of Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva. We discuss how Jake Paul has ruined the legitimacy of boxing. We explain why Jake Paul is no longer a draw at the box office...and question whether the sport of boxing will ever be revitalized.

World Series TV Ratings are Disastrous

Even though the World Series in Major League Baseball was the number one program on television last weekend...there wasn't much positive news regarding ratings for the World Series. Major League Baseball drew dismal numbers against subpar competition.

We reveal and react to World Series ratings for Game 1 and Game 2. We also analyze the mainstream media reaction to World Series ratings. We discuss how the media is covering for Major League Baseball...just like they covered for low ratings in the NBA. We also give a quick update on NBA ratings through the first two weeks of the season.

Chris Cuomo Ratings CRASH & He’s Blaming Everyone for His Failure

Chris Cuomo made his highly anticipated debut on News Nation last month to less than favorable ratings. Over the last several weeks...Chris Cuomo has tried to boost ratings by bringing on high-profile guests. Unfortunately for Chris Cuomo...it appears nothing can save him from failure.

We reveal and react to ratings for Chris Cuomo on News Nation. We also react to a report from the New York Post...claiming Chris Cuomo is blaming everyone but himself for his failure. We discuss Chris Cuomo wanting to take Dan Abrams timeslot...and explain why Chris Cuomo is missing the one thing he needs to succeed.

Stanford Students Fighting University Over Wokeness

Stanford University students were quick to silence Vice President Mike Pence...when he visited the campus earlier this year. Stanford students and college students across the country...are known for embracing the woke narrative.

However...when policies inspired by this narrative begin impacting students day-to-day lives...their attitudes seem to change. We discuss the War on Fun happening at Stanford University. We also explain how what's happening at Stanford is a microcosm of what America could look like. 

Kyrie Irving Embarrasses Woke ESPN NBA Personality

Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets are off to a disastrous start to the NBA season. As an NBA reporter for ESPN...you would figure Nick Friedell would inquire about the troubles in Brooklyn. After another blowout loss Saturday night...Nick Friedell wasn't focused on asking Kyrie Irving about basketball. Instead...he had what he thought were more important questions.

We reveal and react to the exchange between Kyrie Irving and Nick Friedell. We also analyze the mainstream media reaction to this situation. We discuss the decline in real journalism at ESPN...and explain why Nick Friedell really asked these questions to Kyrie Irving.

Stephen A Smith Crying About Being UNDERPAID at ESPN

Stephen A Smith has worked for decades to become the face of ESPN. Stephen A Smith is one of the only on-air personalities at ESPN...that possesses the ability to generate headlines in the mainstream media. ESPN is paying Stephen A Smith between 8-12 million per year...but apparently that isn't enough.

We reveal and react to Stephen A Smith complaining about being underpaid at ESPN. We compare his salary to Joe Buck and Troy Aikman...as well as Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon. We explain why Stephen A Smith is being paid fair market value...and how he could increase his earnings.

Chris Wallace CNN Ratings CRASH As Network Preps for Major Layoffs

Chris Wallace was initially brought to CNN to launch their streaming service CNN+. After CNN+ failed...CNN president Chris Licht planned for Chris Wallace to save CNN ratings in primetime Sunday nights.

Unfortunately...Chris Wallace doesn't appear to be the answer to CNN problems. We reveal and react to the ratings for Chris Wallace on CNN. We also discuss a memo sent by Chris Licht...informing employees of massive layoffs before the end-of-year. We explain why Chris Licht plan to move CNN towards the center might not work...and question whether CNN can be saved.

Kanye West Being Ostracized into Silence...WHY?

There's no doubt Kanye West is a polarizing figure...prone to saying things that some will find offensive. Many on the far-left are suddenly faking outrage...over Kanye West remarks concerning the Jewish community. The same far-left who has a tendency to ostracize the same community.

Why are they pushing so hard to silence Kanye West and have him erased from the culture? We answer that question...and discuss the dangerous precedent being set. We also wonder...why more people aren't defending the rights of Kanye West to speak freely?