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Media can’t muster any outrage or coverage of violent comments from the left
The article criticises major broadcast networks for not covering comments by podcasters and comedians that mocked Charlie Kirk’s murder. It argues that the lack of coverage reflects a double standard in how political speech is treated, though that claim is the author’s opinion.
It cites a 5 November podcast episode in which Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan laughed at a listener’s remark about repeating Kirk’s killing, and a Dave Chappelle performance where he said he felt better after Kirk was murdered. The article says a clip of Welch’s remarks received more than seven million views on X, and quotes Kirk’s widow Erika condemning jokes about political assassination.
In short
- The article alleges broadcast networks overlooked mocking comments about Charlie Kirk’s murder.
- Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan laughed at a listener’s remark on their podcast.
- Dave Chappelle also joked about feeling better after Kirk’s killing.
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The case for
Those who see a media double standard argue that remarks appearing to joke about a political murder deserve scrutiny regardless of the speaker’s politics or profession. The clip’s reported reach and Erika Kirk’s condemnation suggest the comments resonated beyond a private exchange, and comparable coverage could help show that violence is unacceptable across political lines.
The case against
Those who reject the double-standard claim argue that a few remarks by entertainers do not, by themselves, establish a systematic difference in network coverage. Editors may judge a podcast exchange or a comedian’s stage comment less newsworthy than direct advocacy or threats, and limited coverage can reflect editorial priorities rather than political favouritism.