Charlamagne tha God Calls Out Media Double Standards
This story was featured in APR this morning, but it deserves more attention. During an interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper, popular podcaster Charlamagne tha God criticized the network for its “bullshit” coverage of the presidential election and Donald Trump. When I saw the clip, I started clapping and cheering, “finally!” Finally, someone is speaking the truth about how the media treats Kamala Harris compared to Donald Trump. And finally, someone is confronting them directly — in this case, the privileged Anderson Cooper.
Media Coverage: A Double Standard
The conversation began when Cooper asked Charlamagne if he thought Kamala Harris should appear on Joe Rogan’s podcast, just like Donald Trump plans to do. This question shows how out of touch Cooper is. We are not living in normal times, and Charlamagne made that clear.
“I think that she should keep calling Donald Trump a fascist,” Charlamagne replied sharply. He continued, “We need to pay attention to what Donald Trump is saying. Why are we even considering electing someone who talks about putting people in camps? Why are we discussing someone who wants to deport masses of people? Aren’t we supposed to be a patriotic country?”
Patriotism and Accountability
Charlamagne pointed out the hypocrisy in how we treat patriotism in America. “When Colin Kaepernick takes a knee, everyone calls that unpatriotic. But Trump wants to terminate the Constitution and nobody seems to care?” His words cut through the noise and highlighted a serious issue.
Cooper’s Flustered Response
Charlamagne’s bold response left Cooper visibly shaken. Instead of addressing the real issues, Cooper tried to steer the conversation back to his original question about Joe Rogan. But Charlamagne wasn’t going to let that happen.
Cooper claimed that CNN does cover Trump’s dangerous rhetoric. But Charlamagne shot back, “I feel like I heard more on this network about ‘is Kamala Harris Black?’ than I do about Donald Trump being a fascist. Am I wrong?”
Honesty in Media
Charlamagne didn’t hold back. “That’s bullshit,” he told Cooper. He emphasized that no network has been honest about Donald Trump since 2016. He pointed out the double standards that exist between Trump and other politicians, like Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden. “We talk about Trump being a threat to democracy, but we don’t treat him like one,” he said.
A Call for Change
I am grateful to Charlamagne tha God for holding the corporate media accountable and calling out their “bullshit.” When Kamala Harris wins and our democracy is saved, it will be despite the damage done by networks like CNN, which have normalized and sanitized Donald Trump’s behavior. I hope Charlamagne’s words will inspire the media to reflect on their failures, but after years of misleading coverage, it’s hard to believe they will change.
What I truly hope is that after this election, more Americans will turn away from corporate media and seek out truthful information from better sources — like Charlamagne tha God’s podcast. We deserve honest conversations about our democracy and the leaders we choose.
You can watch the clip of this important conversation shared by YouTuber Keith Edwards here:
FAQ’s
1. What did Charlamagne tha God say about CNN’s coverage of the presidential election?
Charlamagne criticized CNN’s coverage, calling it “bullshit” and highlighting a perceived double standard in how the media covers Donald Trump compared to Kamala Harris.
2. Why did Charlamagne think it was important for Kamala Harris to call Donald Trump a fascist?
He believes that it’s crucial for Americans to recognize the dangerous rhetoric of Trump, which includes threats of putting people in camps and mass deportation, and to understand the implications of electing someone with such views.
3. How did Anderson Cooper respond to Charlamagne’s criticisms?
Cooper appeared flustered and attempted to redirect the conversation back to his original question about Harris appearing on Joe Rogan’s podcast, but Charlamagne refused to engage with that line of questioning.
4. What specific examples did Charlamagne provide to illustrate his point about media coverage?
He pointed out that there seems to be more discussion about Kamala Harris’s ethnicity than about Trump’s fascist rhetoric, questioning why this is the case when Trump’s statements are far more concerning.
5. Did Cooper agree with Charlamagne’s assessment of CNN’s coverage?
Cooper initially defended CNN’s coverage but later acknowledged that perhaps the network has not adequately addressed the seriousness of Trump’s rhetoric.
6. What does Charlamagne believe about the media’s treatment of Donald Trump since 2016?
He argues that no network has had honest conversations about Trump since 2016, suggesting that there is a persistent double standard in how he is treated compared to other politicians.
7. How did Charlamagne’s comments reflect on the state of corporate media?
His remarks suggest that corporate media, like CNN, has failed to provide truthful and serious political coverage, particularly regarding Trump, and may become increasingly irrelevant as audiences seek more reliable sources of information.
8. What impact does Charlamagne hope his comments will have on corporate media?
He hopes that his words will prompt self-reflection within corporate media about their failures, although he expresses skepticism that they will actually change their approach.
9. Where can I find the clip of Charlamagne’s conversation with Anderson Cooper?
You can find the clip shared by YouTuber Keith Edwards, which captures the exchange between Charlamagne and Cooper.
10. What broader implications do Charlamagne’s comments have for the upcoming presidential election?
Charlamagne’s comments highlight the need for voters to critically evaluate media narratives and seek out truthful information as they prepare to make decisions in the election, particularly regarding candidates’ rhetoric and actions.
