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First victim of CNN layoffs revealed to be high-paid host who insisted he was leaving to 'pursue podcasts' (Chris Wallace)
Daily Mail ^
| November 15 2024
| BRITTANY CHAIN
Posted on 11/15/2024 9:41:14 AM PST by knighthawk
CNN anchor Chris Wallace was the first network star given the boot as the channel faces a staffing bloodbath in the face of cratering ratings.
Puck News reported that Wallace, who was paid $7 million a year, was told his two shows on the network were being axed by CEO Mark Thompson.
He was told he could stay on in a greatly-reduced role as an analyst on a far smaller salary, but decided not to, according to journalist Dylan Byers.
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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: chriswallace; cnn; cripswallass; layoff; oldfoureyes; podcast; wellbye
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To: knighthawk
Does this mean Chris Wallace lied?
For the millionth time.
Lol.
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posted on
11/15/2024 9:42:31 AM PST
by
cgbg
(It is time to pull the Deep State out of the mass media--like ticks from a dog.)
To: cgbg
Who would watch Ol’ Four-Eyes on a clowncast?
Now, Megyn Kelly is another thing entirely...
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posted on
11/15/2024 9:43:58 AM PST
by
kiryandil
(No one in AZ that voted for Trump voted for Gallego )
To: knighthawk
Mr Wallace is 77 yrs old.
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posted on
11/15/2024 9:44:35 AM PST
by
lurk
(u)
To: knighthawk
I can’t wait to get home to listen to the Chris Wallace podcast... Said NO ONE EVER.
To: knighthawk
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posted on
11/15/2024 9:45:21 AM PST
by
MtnClimber
(For photos of scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page. More photos added.)
To: knighthawk
a far smaller salary
Oh, Wallace will get a smaller salary, guaranteed, lol Podcast ?
Yeah right, who will tune in for this chump ?
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posted on
11/15/2024 9:46:57 AM PST
by
OldHarbor
To: knighthawk
Awwwwww. Wonder what his severance was. He may still be able to afford groceries....... Hey chrissy....🖕
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posted on
11/15/2024 9:46:58 AM PST
by
rktman
(Destroy America from within ? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this💩? 🚫💉! 🇮🇱👍!)
To: knighthawk
I’m sure Wallace will go back to regular appearances on his girlfriend Brian Kilmeade’s show so they can resume their weekly Trump bashing segment.
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posted on
11/15/2024 9:47:41 AM PST
by
Dahoser
(The Harris campaign and media allies are not using JOY and FORWARD accidentally. Look them up.)
To: knighthawk
He had a good run off his dad’s coattails.
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posted on
11/15/2024 9:51:19 AM PST
by
bray
(It's not racist to be racist against races the DNC hates.)
To: knighthawk
Well, I wonder if Chrissy will reach out to the same idiots that funded Air America?
Chrissy may have copy what The Young Turks have to do. TYT actually have fundraisers.
To: knighthawk
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posted on
11/15/2024 9:53:45 AM PST
by
abb
To: knighthawk
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posted on
11/15/2024 9:55:00 AM PST
by
SaxxonWoods
(Black guy upon receiving a MAGA hat: "Murica!")
To: knighthawk
Pure schadenfreude. Chrissy picked the wrong horse in this race.
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posted on
11/15/2024 9:59:00 AM PST
by
JerseyDvl
(During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.)
To: bray
He has no redeeming qualities; I doubt that anyone would tune in to his podcasts.
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posted on
11/15/2024 9:59:04 AM PST
by
Salvey
(<I)
To: knighthawk
Has he ever considered just retiring?
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posted on
11/15/2024 10:13:48 AM PST
by
FrdmLvr
To: knighthawk
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posted on
11/15/2024 10:17:39 AM PST
by
FLT-bird
To: knighthawk
Just think when they can that fat slob Brian Stelter he will have been let go by the same company twice, somehow that’s poetic justice
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posted on
11/15/2024 10:21:03 AM PST
by
srmanuel
( the)
To: knighthawk
FOX should dump Brett Baire…
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posted on
11/15/2024 10:22:30 AM PST
by
right way right
(“May we remain sober over mere men, for God really is our only true hope”)
To: knighthawk
He said he was leaving to ‘pursue podcasts’ (Chris Wallace).
Follow up Don Lemon and Chris Wallace seen in park feeding squirrels and bird watching in the park.
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posted on
11/15/2024 11:20:45 AM PST
by
Vaduz
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