[wideminded]

How did this moron make it to the “news” desk?

Because his dad is a big deal somewhere.

Unless his dad being a big deal in Canada somehow helps him, it looks like that might not be true. According to his Wikipedia profile, Roberts didn't even start working in the US until he was already in his 30's.

[Blind Eye Jones]

He was working at City TV in Toronto as a VJ during the 80s. I've heard that his dad or family is of some importance and City is known for hiring kids from distinguished and prominent families, e.g., Avis Lewis (Stephen Lewis’ son, also married to Naomi Klein), Daniel Richler (Mordecai Richler’s son), etc.