Matthew Keys
@matthewkeys.net
Journalist who covers the transformation of the media industry after working in it for years. Previously worked for Reuters, Disney-ABC, Tribune Media.
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Matthew Keys
@matthewkeys.net
· Nov 11
For those of you who like the list I put together a loooong time ago of reputable journalists on Bluesky, it's now available as a starter pack.
Here you go:
go.bsky.app/22wADif
Here you go:
go.bsky.app/22wADif
The problem for CBS isn't that the segment is being uploaded to YouTube and Bluesky — it's that people are uploading it to the Internet Archive (which enables downloads by default) and platforms in foreign countries like Rutube and Dailymotion, somewhat outside the grasp of Paramount's lawyers.
Paramount's attorneys are working at a feverish pace to pull copies of the 60 Minutes story on CECOT after it accidentally leaked via Canadian broadcaster Global.
But they're struggling to keep up with its spread, and CBS may ultimately be forced to air it.
But they're struggling to keep up with its spread, and CBS may ultimately be forced to air it.
Pulled "60 Minutes" segment on CECOT widely available online
Paramount is seeking to remove online copies of a pulled “60 Minutes” segment after it leaked via a Canadian broadcaster’s on-demand platforms.
thedesk.net
December 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The problem for CBS isn't that the segment is being uploaded to YouTube and Bluesky — it's that people are uploading it to the Internet Archive (which enables downloads by default) and platforms in foreign countries like Rutube and Dailymotion, somewhat outside the grasp of Paramount's lawyers.
No one is saying people should go to the Internet Archive, search "60 Minutes CECOT" and download copies of the segment for preservation purposes.
The banned "60 Minutes" segment on CECOT continues to proliferate online, with dozens of copies uploaded to @archive.org — where anyone can download a copy of it for preservation purposes.
The Internet Archive is taking down as many copies as it can based on DMCA notices filed by Paramount.
The Internet Archive is taking down as many copies as it can based on DMCA notices filed by Paramount.
December 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
No one is saying people should go to the Internet Archive, search "60 Minutes CECOT" and download copies of the segment for preservation purposes.
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"60 Minutes" is America's highest-rated program that isn't a live sports event — that's on broadcast AND cable television — and attracts more viewers than any scripted show on CBS.
Now, that standing could be in jeopardy.
Now, that standing could be in jeopardy.
December 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
"60 Minutes" is America's highest-rated program that isn't a live sports event — that's on broadcast AND cable television — and attracts more viewers than any scripted show on CBS.
Now, that standing could be in jeopardy.
Now, that standing could be in jeopardy.
Republican lawmakers say the Justice Department's release of the Epstein files in heavily-redacted form violates the law. [CNN]
Live updates: The Jeffrey Epstein files released | CNN Politics
The Justice Department has released files tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Follow here for the latest live news updates
www.cnn.com
December 20, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Republican lawmakers say the Justice Department's release of the Epstein files in heavily-redacted form violates the law. [CNN]
Conan O'Brien Needs a Lawyer
Sources: Talk show host Conan O'Brien prevented guests from calling the police when actor-director Rob Reiner and his son Nick argued at his Christmas party, one day before the gruesome double homicide that has rocked Hollywood. [Page Six, tabloid report]
Conan O’Brien stopped guests from calling 911 on Nick Reiner during explosive fight with dad Rob at holiday party: report
Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Los Angeles home hours after leaving O’Brien’s holiday party over the weekend.
pagesix.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Conan O'Brien Needs a Lawyer
Interesting, Pat McAfee and Stephen A. Smith — arguably two of the most-recognizable hosts/analysts on ESPN — are not in the new promotional spot, which you can watch in the article.
ESPN has launched a new marketing campaign called "Always in Season," with the apparent goal of keeping ESPN Unlimited customers from canceling their subscriptions when the NFL, NBA and NHL are in their off seasons.
New ESPN ad campaign aimed at reducing ESPN Unlimited churn
The network is trying to avoid seasonality churn-out, similar to what co-owned streamer Fubo experiences each year.
thedesk.net
December 19, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Interesting, Pat McAfee and Stephen A. Smith — arguably two of the most-recognizable hosts/analysts on ESPN — are not in the new promotional spot, which you can watch in the article.
Except they didn't get him — they couldn't find him for a week, and then when they cornered him, he shot himself.
For all the grandstanding about good, old-fashioned police work, this is a textbook bungling of a massive law enforcement investigation, where lucky breaks led to suicide.
For all the grandstanding about good, old-fashioned police work, this is a textbook bungling of a massive law enforcement investigation, where lucky breaks led to suicide.
December 19, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Except they didn't get him — they couldn't find him for a week, and then when they cornered him, he shot himself.
For all the grandstanding about good, old-fashioned police work, this is a textbook bungling of a massive law enforcement investigation, where lucky breaks led to suicide.
For all the grandstanding about good, old-fashioned police work, this is a textbook bungling of a massive law enforcement investigation, where lucky breaks led to suicide.
The beginning of the press conference was essentially a promotion for Flock, the network of surveillance cameras that cops love...
...only for another law enforcement official to say a tipster provided the best source of information that led them to the shooting suspect.
...only for another law enforcement official to say a tipster provided the best source of information that led them to the shooting suspect.
The police press conference started with law enforcement patting themselves on the back for taking a week to catch the Brown University suspect, and has now moved into the phase where police complain about public perception that they didn't move fast enough to catch him.
December 19, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The beginning of the press conference was essentially a promotion for Flock, the network of surveillance cameras that cops love...
...only for another law enforcement official to say a tipster provided the best source of information that led them to the shooting suspect.
...only for another law enforcement official to say a tipster provided the best source of information that led them to the shooting suspect.
The police press conference started with law enforcement patting themselves on the back for taking a week to catch the Brown University suspect, and has now moved into the phase where police complain about public perception that they didn't move fast enough to catch him.
December 19, 2025 at 2:58 AM
The police press conference started with law enforcement patting themselves on the back for taking a week to catch the Brown University suspect, and has now moved into the phase where police complain about public perception that they didn't move fast enough to catch him.
#BREAKING: The suspect in the Brown University mass shooting has been identified by local law enforcement as Claudio Manuel Neves-Valente.
Neves-Valente died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Thursday.
Neves-Valente died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Thursday.
December 19, 2025 at 2:51 AM
#BREAKING: The suspect in the Brown University mass shooting has been identified by local law enforcement as Claudio Manuel Neves-Valente.
Neves-Valente died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Thursday.
Neves-Valente died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Thursday.
Reposted by Matthew Keys
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defended his year-long trolling of broadcasters during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Wednesday, saying his weaponization of the agency's powers was merely intended to swing the pendulum in the other direction after years of progressive-backed initiatives.
In Senate hearing, FCC Chairman Carr defends trolling broadcasters
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defended aggressive oversight of broadcasters, saying renewed enforcement of public interest rules is necessary and not censorship.
thedesk.net
December 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defended his year-long trolling of broadcasters during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Wednesday, saying his weaponization of the agency's powers was merely intended to swing the pendulum in the other direction after years of progressive-backed initiatives.
Reposted by Matthew Keys
The website of the FCC has removed language that described itself as an independent agency overseen by Congress after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr was grilled by Senate lawmakers on Wednesday.
During the hearing, Carr said the FCC "is not an independent agency, formally speaking."
During the hearing, Carr said the FCC "is not an independent agency, formally speaking."
December 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The website of the FCC has removed language that described itself as an independent agency overseen by Congress after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr was grilled by Senate lawmakers on Wednesday.
During the hearing, Carr said the FCC "is not an independent agency, formally speaking."
During the hearing, Carr said the FCC "is not an independent agency, formally speaking."
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Scripps to Sinclair: No thanks.
Scripps board rejects Sinclair acquisition offer
The Board of Directors for the E. W. Scripps Company has voted unanimously to reject an unsolicited offer made by Sinclair, Inc. last month.
thedesk.net
December 16, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Scripps to Sinclair: No thanks.
Reposted by Matthew Keys
Full coverage: thedesk.net/2025/12/scri...
Scripps board rejects Sinclair acquisition offer
The Board of Directors for the E. W. Scripps Company has voted unanimously to reject an unsolicited offer made by Sinclair, Inc. last month.
thedesk.net
December 16, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Full coverage: thedesk.net/2025/12/scri...
Reposted by Matthew Keys
#BREAKING: The Board of Directors at the E. W. Scripps Company has voted unanimously to reject an acquisition offer made by Sinclair, Inc., saying the matter is not in the best interest of shareholders.
December 16, 2025 at 10:01 PM
#BREAKING: The Board of Directors at the E. W. Scripps Company has voted unanimously to reject an acquisition offer made by Sinclair, Inc., saying the matter is not in the best interest of shareholders.
The FBI says it has arrested four people after foiling an alleged terrorist attack targeting Southern California. [KTLA]
Terror attack plot involving ‘series of bombings’ across California thwarted, officials say
An “intense” investigation by multiple agencies led to the thwarting of a terrorist attack plot targeting multiple locations in California, federal officials announced. The Department of Justice an…
ktla.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The FBI says it has arrested four people after foiling an alleged terrorist attack targeting Southern California. [KTLA]
Scoop: The NAACP and a coalition of civil rights and journalism advocacy groups are calling on the FCC to block mega-mergers between local TV broadcasters, including Nexstar's $6.2 billion proposed acquisition of TEGNA and Sinclair's unsolicited bid for Scripps.
Scoop: Civil rights groups urge FCC to block Nexstar, Sinclair, Gray acquisitions
The groups argue the transactions would violate ownership caps, weaken local news and reduce competition in affected markets.
thedesk.net
December 15, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Scoop: The NAACP and a coalition of civil rights and journalism advocacy groups are calling on the FCC to block mega-mergers between local TV broadcasters, including Nexstar's $6.2 billion proposed acquisition of TEGNA and Sinclair's unsolicited bid for Scripps.
Reposted by Matthew Keys
Exclusive: Two years after challenging the broadcast license of a local TV station, MAD Project (@mediaanddemocracy.bsky.social) is going after another Fox News asset: The license for one of its satellite trucks — and the network has responded.
Scoop: Fox News satellite truck license sees FCC challenge
Two years after challenging the license of a Fox-owned TV station, the MAD Project is now asking the FCC to revoke a license associated with a Fox News satellite truck.
thedesk.net
December 15, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Exclusive: Two years after challenging the broadcast license of a local TV station, MAD Project (@mediaanddemocracy.bsky.social) is going after another Fox News asset: The license for one of its satellite trucks — and the network has responded.
Harry Shearer, who led the lawsuit to recapture the rights to "This is Spinal Tap," comments on the deaths of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
The loss of Rob and Michelle is devastating. The stuff of Greek tragedy.
December 15, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Harry Shearer, who led the lawsuit to recapture the rights to "This is Spinal Tap," comments on the deaths of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Reposted by Matthew Keys
Karen Bass: RIP Rob Reiner
Nancy Pelosi: RIP Rob Reiner
Gavin Newsom: RIP Rob Reiner
LAPD: We don't know who dead
Nancy Pelosi: RIP Rob Reiner
Gavin Newsom: RIP Rob Reiner
LAPD: We don't know who dead
What a ridiculous press conference from the LAPD deputy chief. Just stupid. Rob would have hated this.
December 15, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Karen Bass: RIP Rob Reiner
Nancy Pelosi: RIP Rob Reiner
Gavin Newsom: RIP Rob Reiner
LAPD: We don't know who dead
Nancy Pelosi: RIP Rob Reiner
Gavin Newsom: RIP Rob Reiner
LAPD: We don't know who dead
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LIVE: KABC-TV coverage of police investigation after actor Rob Reiner and wife Michele found stabbed to death at Brentwood mansion.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:10 AM
LIVE: KABC-TV coverage of police investigation after actor Rob Reiner and wife Michele found stabbed to death at Brentwood mansion.
Reposted by Matthew Keys
LIVE: Police to hold press conference on homicide investigation after Rob Reiner, wife Michele found dead in Brentwood home. thedesk.net/live/
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December 15, 2025 at 4:43 AM
LIVE: Police to hold press conference on homicide investigation after Rob Reiner, wife Michele found dead in Brentwood home. thedesk.net/live/
Benjamin Erickson, 24, was initially reported by local media as the person of interest in the Brown University mass shooting; he has since been released without charge, according to local police, raising questions about the integrity of their investigation. [WISN]
ABC: Person of interest in Brown University shooting from Wisconsin, released
The person of interest was taken into custody around 3:45 a.m. at a hotel in Coventry, 28 miles south of Providence.
www.wisn.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Benjamin Erickson, 24, was initially reported by local media as the person of interest in the Brown University mass shooting; he has since been released without charge, according to local police, raising questions about the integrity of their investigation. [WISN]
Police in Los Angeles are questioning a family member in connection with the deaths of Michele and Rob Reiner; multiple news outlets report the family member is son Nick Reiner. [LA Times]
2 dead in homicide at Rob Reiner's home; police question family member
Los Angeles police are investigating an apparent homicide at the Brentwood home of Rob Reiner, where two people were found dead Sunday afternoon.
www.latimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Police in Los Angeles are questioning a family member in connection with the deaths of Michele and Rob Reiner; multiple news outlets report the family member is son Nick Reiner. [LA Times]