Brian Stelter
@brianstelter.bsky.social
Media nerd. CNN chief media analyst. INSIDE THE HIVE podcast host. Author of "Network of Lies," "Hoax," and "Top of the Morning." Former Shorenstein fellow, NYT reporter and blogger.
My 2 cents: The Trump docu screwup is just one small part of a big story. There are near-daily disputes over the BBC's Israel/Gaza coverage; equally frequent attacks from BBC rivals; and the looming license fee review. When you run the Beeb, the pressure is relentless; the job can feel thankless.
November 9, 2025 at 11:25 PM
My 2 cents: The Trump docu screwup is just one small part of a big story. There are near-daily disputes over the BBC's Israel/Gaza coverage; equally frequent attacks from BBC rivals; and the looming license fee review. When you run the Beeb, the pressure is relentless; the job can feel thankless.
Tonight's headline: "BBC leaders resign amid scandal over misleading edit of Trump speech."
In a vacuum, a more-than-a-year-old misstep by unnamed producers would not cause this kind of turnover. But the BBC is operating in a politically poisonous atmosphere. Thread >>>
In a vacuum, a more-than-a-year-old misstep by unnamed producers would not cause this kind of turnover. But the BBC is operating in a politically poisonous atmosphere. Thread >>>
November 9, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Tonight's headline: "BBC leaders resign amid scandal over misleading edit of Trump speech."
In a vacuum, a more-than-a-year-old misstep by unnamed producers would not cause this kind of turnover. But the BBC is operating in a politically poisonous atmosphere. Thread >>>
In a vacuum, a more-than-a-year-old misstep by unnamed producers would not cause this kind of turnover. But the BBC is operating in a politically poisonous atmosphere. Thread >>>
NY1 is on the TVs at the Mamdani election night event. The room LIT UP when Errol Louis reported that Mamdani is the projected winner
November 5, 2025 at 2:46 AM
NY1 is on the TVs at the Mamdani election night event. The room LIT UP when Errol Louis reported that Mamdani is the projected winner
Here's the moment when CNN called the NYC mayors race for Zohran Mamdani
November 5, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Here's the moment when CNN called the NYC mayors race for Zohran Mamdani
...But CBS News did not give Trump a "cushy" interview. Norah O'Donnell asked pointed questions and generated lots of news. Trump didn't have cogent answers about the cost of living, health care, his pardon of Changpeng Zhao, etc. Analysis here: cnn.it/47xVFfe
November 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
...But CBS News did not give Trump a "cushy" interview. Norah O'Donnell asked pointed questions and generated lots of news. Trump didn't have cogent answers about the cost of living, health care, his pardon of Changpeng Zhao, etc. Analysis here: cnn.it/47xVFfe
Trump went out of his way to flatter David Ellison and Bari Weiss (though not by name) during his "60 Minutes" taping. He's being quite clear about what he wants and expects from media company owners...
November 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Trump went out of his way to flatter David Ellison and Bari Weiss (though not by name) during his "60 Minutes" taping. He's being quite clear about what he wants and expects from media company owners...
"I'm glad to be out," Larry Bushart told me after more than a month behind bars for posting an anti-Trump meme. Bushart and his wife wanted to refrain from commenting further until they meet with their lawyer; some First Amendment experts say Bushart may have a strong case against local authorities
October 31, 2025 at 1:46 AM
"I'm glad to be out," Larry Bushart told me after more than a month behind bars for posting an anti-Trump meme. Bushart and his wife wanted to refrain from commenting further until they meet with their lawyer; some First Amendment experts say Bushart may have a strong case against local authorities
Bottom line after a day full of media M&A developments: We don't know who will own CNN a year or two from now.
October 22, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Bottom line after a day full of media M&A developments: We don't know who will own CNN a year or two from now.