It’s possible if the treacherous Canadians would come to their senses and become part of the greatest nation on earth- of course then it wouldn’t be Canadian tv it would be Fox- USA-USA-USA-USA
Frankly, I am amazed that Lawrence, Rachel and Chris Hayes are still on the air. I was furious when Dump forced out the brilliant Joy Reid, but thankfully Joy is now here on Substack and continuing her good work. 🌟 Also Jim Acosta and Terry Moran.
I've thought of that. If EACH fired person in media of any kind got their own substack -- or perhaps easier/better yet -- joined in various groups, we would have access to the Best of the Best. Already, Jennifer Rubin, Katie Phang, and Ann Telnaes have started substacks. Jim Acosta and Eugene Robinson having recently left their respective positions. I would absolutely subscribe to their columns.
Amen, Tom. It’s time for what we should refer to as “the Independent Media” (thanks, Norm Eisen!) and help it replace the “mainstream” (i.e. billionaire-owned) media.
Don’t know about the rest of you Borowitzers, but I woke up this morning and nearly threw up. Thank you, Andy! You are our Commander-in-Chief on the First Felon’s War on Laughter.
I wasn't willing to take a chance that Felon47 doesn't have a secret vote on the committee so I sent an email yesterday expressing my opinion of what such a choice would do to the honor of the Prize.
Nothing is more disappointing than bazillion dollar media companies having less courage than anyone. Thank you for your courage, Andy. Cancelling Hulu and Disney.
Dang. My love for fantasy is “trumping” my ethical brain. I’m a hypocrite who never viewed Only Murders in the Building & added HULU. But I wrote to that corporation protesting Kimmel cancellation. Plan to binge that show, mostly for the stars. I was bored by the introductory show with the vistas of nicer apartments than I ever saw. The rich aren’t like me- I’m also a wannabe decorator & will intentionally look at their decor. THEN I’ll cancel it. And goodbye my beloved Marvel universe. There are graphic novels at our library and I have a few DVDs.
I think the blind owners of "outdated" media platforms are sinking their own ships by tossing their golden geese overboard to feed the ego of Dear Leader. Yes, our own heroes will rise up and find even more support than they have now. Laughter must live on!
I am also grateful that your voice will remain independent, Andy. Thank you for always speaking the truth in love, and being very funny. It's the winning combo that helps me stay a bit further from the edge.
Absolutely, I always vote. My Grandmother marched on Washington for that right. I honor her and all citizens of the United States by doing my part and encouraging others to do the same. 💪
Excellent post, Andy ~ my favorite funny line is, "Soon, the only comedian left on TV will be Karoline Leavitt." My favorite unfunny line is, "...the quislings in corporate media continue to bend their knee to our senile wannabe dictator..."
I am so very thankful to you, Andy, for sharing your gifts of insight and humor with those of us who are smart enough to listen. Keep sharing and hopefully the fairy godmother of critical thinking will sprinkle her magic over those who refuse to listen. You are not only a gem, but you are a national treasure!
What an interesting idea! The British comedy is such a pleasure. Inquiring certainly could not hurt. It would help if PBS had more funding, more donations since their money from the government has been cut. If a portion or all of the people stopping contributions to the program companies named, and gave to PBS and NPR instead, it would help tremendously. I do not know if their schedules would allow more programming, but it seems worth consideration. We must keep and support PBS and NPR.
Good points re funding and license. I did make the suggestion somewhat as a joke, but I wonder if it's not good to push every limit now and make them have to retaliate, making clear their authoritarianism and un-Americanism. Also with some deft product placements, Kimmel and Colbert could generate some huge "charitable" revenue for PBS
It isn't. There is vast wealth and an organized oligarchy with well-paid agents working to undermine our freedom. They control the banks. They control the corporations. They control the media. They control the government. The Presidency, Congress and Supreme Court. They are working to control the schools and churches. Trump is merely their agent. As was Kirk. They are only as effective as their agents make them. That is why Kirk's death rattled them to their core.
Oligarchs have an agenda, "More for us, less for you." It doesn't work in a free democratic society. That is why they need agents to confuse and divide us. And why Democracy is a challenge to their supremacy.
Your voice is more important than ever Andy. Maybe we will see Colbert and Kimmel showing up on substack?
They will be welcome to continue their important work in Canada.
Just PLEASE give us access to it in the US!
How will US audiences see CBC programming? Kimmel can go to Canada …. But the audience is pretty small.
Internet, you can download all three of our networks Global, CTV and CBC onto your phone.
Thank you Liz!! Love this
Can't we receive any Canadian news stations? That would certainly increase the audience.
Those of us in the Buffalo viewing area used to get the
Toronto stations. We miss them! Can we get them back?
It’s possible if the treacherous Canadians would come to their senses and become part of the greatest nation on earth- of course then it wouldn’t be Canadian tv it would be Fox- USA-USA-USA-USA
BEAUTIFUL!!!
The Meiselas brothers have invited Colbert and Kimmel to join the Meidas Touch Network.
Ooooh! May have to join that too!
Please do, Meighan! I started out with a free MTN subscription and later upgraded to paid, at $10/month. The best ten bucks I ever spent!
I read that Colbert and Rachel Maddow are teaming up, but haven’t heard more yet; perhaps Jimmy will join them.
That would be epic❣️
Unfortunately, that is false. The rumor was circling in late July, but Snopes says it aint happening.
Shucks. Those are two of the most brilliant people in televised media today. I'd never miss a show.
And Lawrence too!
Yes, he is!!
Frankly, I am amazed that Lawrence, Rachel and Chris Hayes are still on the air. I was furious when Dump forced out the brilliant Joy Reid, but thankfully Joy is now here on Substack and continuing her good work. 🌟 Also Jim Acosta and Terry Moran.
DAMMIT! I'm sorry to hear that, because it sounded like it would be epic.
Yes please!
During the writers strike the late night guys (including John Oliver) did a podcast. But I’d rather see their shows ☹️.
I've thought of that. If EACH fired person in media of any kind got their own substack -- or perhaps easier/better yet -- joined in various groups, we would have access to the Best of the Best. Already, Jennifer Rubin, Katie Phang, and Ann Telnaes have started substacks. Jim Acosta and Eugene Robinson having recently left their respective positions. I would absolutely subscribe to their columns.
I absolutely agree!!
There’s also YouTube.
Couldn’t agree more!♥️
Amen, Tom. It’s time for what we should refer to as “the Independent Media” (thanks, Norm Eisen!) and help it replace the “mainstream” (i.e. billionaire-owned) media.
We can only hope
Don’t know about the rest of you Borowitzers, but I woke up this morning and nearly threw up. Thank you, Andy! You are our Commander-in-Chief on the First Felon’s War on Laughter.
Love “Borowitzers”!
Are Borowitzers like guns that shoot out satire instead of bullets?
Priceless, Margaret. Thank you for giving me a smile that won't quit.
We need to find those smiles no matter what.
BRAVO!!
You got your 105mm an your 155mm and if we fire them all off at once we can blast into space.
Is that a comic writer with a short barrel?
I do, too, but I didn’t create it! Another one of us did … and I stupidly don’t remember who.
When I found out yesterday , I was sick to my stomach
Right on. And yesterday’s piece about ICE in Memphis, complete with photo of all those sequins was wonderful.
Earlier I've seen posts from readers saying we have to write the Nobel Prize Committee to plead with them not to award McDingo Face the coveted prize.
No chance of that, happily. Unlike Republicans, Norwegians can tell the difference between shit and shinola.
I wasn't willing to take a chance that Felon47 doesn't have a secret vote on the committee so I sent an email yesterday expressing my opinion of what such a choice would do to the honor of the Prize.
Wow! I can't even remember how many decades it's been since I heard the word "shinola". I think Borowitzers are also good memory joggers.
YES! Priceless!
Or Prizeless
Nothing is more disappointing than bazillion dollar media companies having less courage than anyone. Thank you for your courage, Andy. Cancelling Hulu and Disney.
Our lives are in the hands of people who wish our enslavement. It's not a matter of courage. They, with Trump, just feel they do not have to fear us.
Enslavement seems so 19th century. We're just being kept like cows and milked regularly.
Dang. My love for fantasy is “trumping” my ethical brain. I’m a hypocrite who never viewed Only Murders in the Building & added HULU. But I wrote to that corporation protesting Kimmel cancellation. Plan to binge that show, mostly for the stars. I was bored by the introductory show with the vistas of nicer apartments than I ever saw. The rich aren’t like me- I’m also a wannabe decorator & will intentionally look at their decor. THEN I’ll cancel it. And goodbye my beloved Marvel universe. There are graphic novels at our library and I have a few DVDs.
Kimmel and Colbert are extremely talented and, like you, will find success on other platforms. Real Americans always find a way to get things done.
👍🏻. Real treasures, both.
I think the blind owners of "outdated" media platforms are sinking their own ships by tossing their golden geese overboard to feed the ego of Dear Leader. Yes, our own heroes will rise up and find even more support than they have now. Laughter must live on!
Spot on.
Thanks, Andy.
We love and appreciate you, Andy. Keep joking!
Thanks Andy. So grateful for you and your sense of humor.
I am also grateful that your voice will remain independent, Andy. Thank you for always speaking the truth in love, and being very funny. It's the winning combo that helps me stay a bit further from the edge.
“Bite him in the arse.” Is there a sign-up sheet for this duty?
Have the antidote handy.
If I have to “take one for the team” I will! I’m an aging pensioner, therefore expendable!
You matter Christina, you are not expendable, your voice counts.
Especially when you VOTE. Are you registered?
Absolutely, I always vote. My Grandmother marched on Washington for that right. I honor her and all citizens of the United States by doing my part and encouraging others to do the same. 💪
Just know that your sacrifice is greatly appreciated ❣️
No one decent would ever think you're expendable. P.S.: You're not!! You matter.
Don’t want that taste 👅 in my mouth 🤮 🤮 but am ready and able to KICK all day long. 24/7
You’re hired. You get him down. I’ll do the biting!
This made me chuckle! Thanks!
I love everything you do—-but I particularly loved today on free speech. Beautifully said, and funny to boot!
Excellent post, Andy ~ my favorite funny line is, "Soon, the only comedian left on TV will be Karoline Leavitt." My favorite unfunny line is, "...the quislings in corporate media continue to bend their knee to our senile wannabe dictator..."
I am so very thankful to you, Andy, for sharing your gifts of insight and humor with those of us who are smart enough to listen. Keep sharing and hopefully the fairy godmother of critical thinking will sprinkle her magic over those who refuse to listen. You are not only a gem, but you are a national treasure!
Dark times but you are a light, Andy.
Could PBS start a couple of comedy hours?
What an interesting idea! The British comedy is such a pleasure. Inquiring certainly could not hurt. It would help if PBS had more funding, more donations since their money from the government has been cut. If a portion or all of the people stopping contributions to the program companies named, and gave to PBS and NPR instead, it would help tremendously. I do not know if their schedules would allow more programming, but it seems worth consideration. We must keep and support PBS and NPR.
PBS and NPR have become completely neutered. It is better to go radical.
Like old Pirate Radio.
<standing ovation>
They could, but The Dumpster stole their funding as well…
And he could easily yank their broadcasting license.
Good points re funding and license. I did make the suggestion somewhat as a joke, but I wonder if it's not good to push every limit now and make them have to retaliate, making clear their authoritarianism and un-Americanism. Also with some deft product placements, Kimmel and Colbert could generate some huge "charitable" revenue for PBS
How is it even possible for one person to do such a thing?
Because of the spineless GQP lackeys in Congress.
Ugh, agree. Dumpty announced that as president, he can do anything he wants. We the People need to prove him wrong.
It isn't. There is vast wealth and an organized oligarchy with well-paid agents working to undermine our freedom. They control the banks. They control the corporations. They control the media. They control the government. The Presidency, Congress and Supreme Court. They are working to control the schools and churches. Trump is merely their agent. As was Kirk. They are only as effective as their agents make them. That is why Kirk's death rattled them to their core.
Oligarchs have an agenda, "More for us, less for you." It doesn't work in a free democratic society. That is why they need agents to confuse and divide us. And why Democracy is a challenge to their supremacy.
they could if they hadn't gotten their funding cut . . . this is how it starts
I fervently believe that the days of broadcast news is numbered, kind of like the pet rock.
No, it will just be "news," like Bullshit Barbie.
Thanks for the laugh with Bullshit Barbie. Poor Barbie is getting a beating being associated in any way with MAGA.
"Poor Barbie"..... Really???? Even my cat meows when she speaks!
don't feel sorry for her, she deserves what she gets for serving her lord and master, ConOLD
Discouraged but keeping the faith with voices like yours, Andy!