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The Hill
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hill
Former NPR CEO: ‘This has not been a great week for free speech'
Former NPR CEO Vivian Schiller criticized CBS's canceling of Stephen Colbert's show in a Saturday interview amidst pushback of a decision that the network said was made due to financial constraints. 'This has not been a great week for free speech and speaking truth to power, without a doubt,' Schiller said on MSNBC. CBS has garnered criticism for the move, which many took in the context of its decision earlier this month to settle a lawsuit brought by President Trump for $16 million. CBS's parent company, Paramount, is currently seeking federal approval for a merger deal with entertainment conglomerate Skydance. Colbert panned CBS's move afterwards, calling the settlement a 'big fat bribe' in his monologue and pointing out Paramount's merger effort. Paramount's lawyers had previously characterized the lawsuit, which took issue with CBS's editing of an interview with former Vice President Harris, as 'without basis in law or fact.' Schiller acknowledged Saturday that the evidence around the cancellation of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' was 'circumstantial,' but still called the move 'curious.' The network has maintained that the decision was motivated by financial concerns. 'We have to also make note that Stephen Colbert is unafraid to, again, speak truth to power,' the former NPR executive said. 'He does it in a very bipartisan way over the years, and comedy and parody is an important part of a democratic ecosystem.' Schiller's comments come after a difficult week for NPR, the media organization she helmed for three years. Republicans voted to zero out funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a nonprofit that provides a small slice of money to NPR's national headquarters and a significant portion of revenue for the broadcaster's member stations. Schiller told NPR's media reporter this week that she thought the loss of federal funds was inevitable, and that the network should have better prepared itself ahead of the vote by Congress. 'Any evidence-based news organization that reports critically is going to be accused of left-wing bias,' she said. 'Journalism and government funding in the United States — those two things are incompatible.' Schiller exited NPR in 2011 over her own controversy surrounding federal funding. Republicans at the time were threatening to cut the broadcaster's funding when video surfaced of a prominent NPR fundraiser attacking Tea Party activists.
The Advertiser
14-06-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Lake Macquarie man charged over allegedly sending Knights player death threats online
A 20-year-old man will face court next month accused of sending Newcastle Knights winger flyer James Schiller death threats online after Newcastle's dramatic 26-22 win over Manly. Schiller took to his personal Instagram account after the game earlier this month to expose comments from a supposed fan that included a death threat. The fan allegedly sent Schiller a direct message and told him to "count your days c--t I will end your f---ing life". Lake Macquarie Police arrested the 20-year-old at Belmont Police Station on Friday afternoon, June 13, where he was charged with using a carriage service to harass the Knights player. He was granted conditional bail and was ordered to appear at Belmont Local Court on Wednesday, July 30. National Rugby League boss Andrew Abdo condemned the alleged abuse after the Schiller published the messages, describing it as "abhorrent", as it was referred to the league's integrity unit and NSW Police. Schiller's teammates rallied after the incident. "It's worrying," Knights coach Adam O'Brien said. "For him to go through that, over a couple of errors, it's a game of footy. He has got a family." It's the second time in 12 months Schiller has put the spotlight on unacceptable abuse of players. The latest incident comes almost a year after Schiller revealed he had been subjected to foul abuse while playing for the Canberra Raiders following a post-match interview. A 20-year-old man will face court next month accused of sending Newcastle Knights winger flyer James Schiller death threats online after Newcastle's dramatic 26-22 win over Manly. Schiller took to his personal Instagram account after the game earlier this month to expose comments from a supposed fan that included a death threat. The fan allegedly sent Schiller a direct message and told him to "count your days c--t I will end your f---ing life". Lake Macquarie Police arrested the 20-year-old at Belmont Police Station on Friday afternoon, June 13, where he was charged with using a carriage service to harass the Knights player. He was granted conditional bail and was ordered to appear at Belmont Local Court on Wednesday, July 30. National Rugby League boss Andrew Abdo condemned the alleged abuse after the Schiller published the messages, describing it as "abhorrent", as it was referred to the league's integrity unit and NSW Police. Schiller's teammates rallied after the incident. "It's worrying," Knights coach Adam O'Brien said. "For him to go through that, over a couple of errors, it's a game of footy. He has got a family." It's the second time in 12 months Schiller has put the spotlight on unacceptable abuse of players. The latest incident comes almost a year after Schiller revealed he had been subjected to foul abuse while playing for the Canberra Raiders following a post-match interview. A 20-year-old man will face court next month accused of sending Newcastle Knights winger flyer James Schiller death threats online after Newcastle's dramatic 26-22 win over Manly. Schiller took to his personal Instagram account after the game earlier this month to expose comments from a supposed fan that included a death threat. The fan allegedly sent Schiller a direct message and told him to "count your days c--t I will end your f---ing life". Lake Macquarie Police arrested the 20-year-old at Belmont Police Station on Friday afternoon, June 13, where he was charged with using a carriage service to harass the Knights player. He was granted conditional bail and was ordered to appear at Belmont Local Court on Wednesday, July 30. National Rugby League boss Andrew Abdo condemned the alleged abuse after the Schiller published the messages, describing it as "abhorrent", as it was referred to the league's integrity unit and NSW Police. Schiller's teammates rallied after the incident. "It's worrying," Knights coach Adam O'Brien said. "For him to go through that, over a couple of errors, it's a game of footy. He has got a family." It's the second time in 12 months Schiller has put the spotlight on unacceptable abuse of players. The latest incident comes almost a year after Schiller revealed he had been subjected to foul abuse while playing for the Canberra Raiders following a post-match interview. A 20-year-old man will face court next month accused of sending Newcastle Knights winger flyer James Schiller death threats online after Newcastle's dramatic 26-22 win over Manly. Schiller took to his personal Instagram account after the game earlier this month to expose comments from a supposed fan that included a death threat. The fan allegedly sent Schiller a direct message and told him to "count your days c--t I will end your f---ing life". Lake Macquarie Police arrested the 20-year-old at Belmont Police Station on Friday afternoon, June 13, where he was charged with using a carriage service to harass the Knights player. He was granted conditional bail and was ordered to appear at Belmont Local Court on Wednesday, July 30. National Rugby League boss Andrew Abdo condemned the alleged abuse after the Schiller published the messages, describing it as "abhorrent", as it was referred to the league's integrity unit and NSW Police. Schiller's teammates rallied after the incident. "It's worrying," Knights coach Adam O'Brien said. "For him to go through that, over a couple of errors, it's a game of footy. He has got a family." It's the second time in 12 months Schiller has put the spotlight on unacceptable abuse of players. The latest incident comes almost a year after Schiller revealed he had been subjected to foul abuse while playing for the Canberra Raiders following a post-match interview.
West Australian
06-06-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Newcastle Knights winger James Schiller attacked online during team's come-from-behind win over Manly
Newcastle Knights winger James Schiller has been subjected to a disgusting online attack during and after his team's thrilling win over Manly . Schiller, 23, started the match out of position at left centre, and found himself struggling in the first half while trying curb the influence Reuben Garrick and Haumole Olakau'atu. But after five errors and four missed tackles, he turned it around with a cracking try, a try assist and four line breaks, helping the Knights storm back from 16-0 down to pinch a golden-point win , 26-22. But while they were staring down the barrel of a ninth loss in 11 games, Knights fans were restless. They were booing the team at half-time and one fan wrote a vile online message to Schiller. Schiller later shared the life-threatening message on his Instagram account. 'Count your days c***. I will end your f***ing life,' the person said early in the second half. Strangely, the person took aim again after the victory. 'Doesn't make up for it even though you won,' the person said. 'Five errors, two penalties, 1 six again and partridge in a pear tree. I hope Dane (Gagai) jams his c*** down your throat and you choke and die.' Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien admitted afterwards he had been hurt by the response of fans, and claimed the win was the best he had been part of in his five-and-a-half-seasons in Newcastle. 'It's really disappointing,' O'Brien said. 'For people to boo that, they don't know anything about rugby league. And they're probably the ones who cheered at the end. 'The first half we defended our hearts out. There is a really young footy team there against a very good opposition. 'I thought we were excellent in the first half ... I know people are disappointed, but they're trying their backsides off.' Thursday night marked the seventh time in 14 games this season Newcastle had entered the break scoreless. Knights great Andrew Johns labelled it 'hard to watch' in the commentary, as Newcastle coughed up error after error. But they looked a different side after the break, as Dane Gagai turned back the clock and Fletcher Sharpe and Kai Pearce Paul were immense. Kalyn Ponga also delivered when it mattered most, claiming the match-winning try early in extra time. - With AAP
Perth Now
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
NRL star's life threatened in sickening attack
Newcastle Knights winger James Schiller has been subjected to a disgusting online attack during and after his team's thrilling win over Manly. Schiller, 23, started the match out of position at left centre, and found himself struggling in the first half while trying curb the influence Reuben Garrick and Haumole Olakau'atu. But after five errors and four missed tackles, he turned it around with a cracking try, a try assist and four line breaks, helping the Knights storm back from 16-0 down to pinch a golden-point win, 26-22. But while they were staring down the barrel of a ninth loss in 11 games, Knights fans were restless. They were booing the team at half-time and one fan wrote a vile online message to Schiller. Schiller later shared the life-threatening message on his Instagram account. James Schiller was the victim of a disgusting online attack during the Knights' win over Manly. Credit: Getty Images 'Count your days c***. I will end your f***ing life,' the person said early in the second half. Strangely, the person took aim again after the victory. 'Doesn't make up for it even though you won,' the person said. 'Five errors, two penalties, 1 six again and partridge in a pear tree. I hope Dane (Gagai) jams his c*** down your throat and you choke and die.' Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien admitted afterwards he had been hurt by the response of fans, and claimed the win was the best he had been part of in his five-and-a-half-seasons in Newcastle. 'It's really disappointing,' O'Brien said. 'For people to boo that, they don't know anything about rugby league. And they're probably the ones who cheered at the end. 'The first half we defended our hearts out. There is a really young footy team there against a very good opposition. 'I thought we were excellent in the first half ... I know people are disappointed, but they're trying their backsides off.' Thursday night marked the seventh time in 14 games this season Newcastle had entered the break scoreless. Knights great Andrew Johns labelled it 'hard to watch' in the commentary, as Newcastle coughed up error after error. But they looked a different side after the break, as Dane Gagai turned back the clock and Fletcher Sharpe and Kai Pearce Paul were immense. Kalyn Ponga also delivered when it mattered most, claiming the match-winning try early in extra time. - With AAP
The Advertiser
06-06-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
'I will end your life': Knights star targeted by vile abuse, death threat
Knights winger James Schiller has been subjected to a death threat and abhorrent abuse on social media after Newcastle's dramatic 26-22 win over Manly on Thursday night. Schiller took to his private Instagram account to expose comments from a supposed fan after the game. The fan sent Schiller a direct message and told him to "count your days c--t I will end your f---ing life". The Knights are aware of the incident and have called a press conference with coach Adam O'Brien for later this morning. The NRL Integrity United will also monitor the situation and the NSW Police may be asked to investigate given the nature of the threats. It's the second time in 12 months Schiller has put the spotlight on unacceptable abuse of players. The incident on Thursday night comes almost exactly 12 months after Schiller revealed he had been subjected to foul abuse while playing for the Canberra Raiders following a post-match interview. At the time he posted a screenshot with the words: "Footy bra" after an Instagram follower took aim after a Fox Sports interview. "You're a f---ing gayc--t ... worst post-match interview I've ever seen." This time the abuse was more targeted and Schiller decided to expose it. His Knights teammates shared his post on social media. "Count your days c--t I will end your f---ing life," the user said. "Doesn't make up for it even though you won. "5 errors, 2 penalties, 1 six again and a partridge in a pear tree I hope Dane jams his c--- down your throat and you choke and die." By his own admission, Schiller had a disappointing first half at McDonald Jones Stadium to the point where Knights coach Adam O'Brien switched him positions at half-time. But moving back to his usual position of right wing from left centre, the 23-year-old played a starring role in Newcastle's epic comeback, scoring a try and setting up another as the Knights came from 16-0 down at the break to win a thriller in golden-point extra time. The Knights have been contacted for comment. The incident came after Knights coach Adam O'Brien took a swipe at fans, who booed his team off when they trailed 16-0 at half-time. "I know the scoreline is not what they want, but to boo the effort that went into that first half, from a really young team, the people that booed don't know anything about rugby league. "It's really disappointing," O'Brien said. "They're probably the ones that cheered at the end too. "I thought that first half, we defended our hearts out. You've got to remember, there's a really, really young footy team there against a very good opposition ... You saw what they did last week to a pretty full-strength Brisbane team. They've got some dangerous players there. "We made a few errors leading into half-time that gassed us a little bit ... but a tremendous effort in the second half. I think we only made the two errors and there was plenty of ball movement. "I know people are disappointed with us, but they're trying their backsides off. We don't have a front-rower available. A play-one or play-two front-rower." More to come... Knights winger James Schiller has been subjected to a death threat and abhorrent abuse on social media after Newcastle's dramatic 26-22 win over Manly on Thursday night. Schiller took to his private Instagram account to expose comments from a supposed fan after the game. The fan sent Schiller a direct message and told him to "count your days c--t I will end your f---ing life". The Knights are aware of the incident and have called a press conference with coach Adam O'Brien for later this morning. The NRL Integrity United will also monitor the situation and the NSW Police may be asked to investigate given the nature of the threats. It's the second time in 12 months Schiller has put the spotlight on unacceptable abuse of players. The incident on Thursday night comes almost exactly 12 months after Schiller revealed he had been subjected to foul abuse while playing for the Canberra Raiders following a post-match interview. At the time he posted a screenshot with the words: "Footy bra" after an Instagram follower took aim after a Fox Sports interview. "You're a f---ing gayc--t ... worst post-match interview I've ever seen." This time the abuse was more targeted and Schiller decided to expose it. His Knights teammates shared his post on social media. "Count your days c--t I will end your f---ing life," the user said. "Doesn't make up for it even though you won. "5 errors, 2 penalties, 1 six again and a partridge in a pear tree I hope Dane jams his c--- down your throat and you choke and die." By his own admission, Schiller had a disappointing first half at McDonald Jones Stadium to the point where Knights coach Adam O'Brien switched him positions at half-time. But moving back to his usual position of right wing from left centre, the 23-year-old played a starring role in Newcastle's epic comeback, scoring a try and setting up another as the Knights came from 16-0 down at the break to win a thriller in golden-point extra time. The Knights have been contacted for comment. The incident came after Knights coach Adam O'Brien took a swipe at fans, who booed his team off when they trailed 16-0 at half-time. "I know the scoreline is not what they want, but to boo the effort that went into that first half, from a really young team, the people that booed don't know anything about rugby league. "It's really disappointing," O'Brien said. "They're probably the ones that cheered at the end too. "I thought that first half, we defended our hearts out. You've got to remember, there's a really, really young footy team there against a very good opposition ... You saw what they did last week to a pretty full-strength Brisbane team. They've got some dangerous players there. "We made a few errors leading into half-time that gassed us a little bit ... but a tremendous effort in the second half. I think we only made the two errors and there was plenty of ball movement. "I know people are disappointed with us, but they're trying their backsides off. We don't have a front-rower available. A play-one or play-two front-rower." More to come... Knights winger James Schiller has been subjected to a death threat and abhorrent abuse on social media after Newcastle's dramatic 26-22 win over Manly on Thursday night. Schiller took to his private Instagram account to expose comments from a supposed fan after the game. The fan sent Schiller a direct message and told him to "count your days c--t I will end your f---ing life". The Knights are aware of the incident and have called a press conference with coach Adam O'Brien for later this morning. The NRL Integrity United will also monitor the situation and the NSW Police may be asked to investigate given the nature of the threats. It's the second time in 12 months Schiller has put the spotlight on unacceptable abuse of players. The incident on Thursday night comes almost exactly 12 months after Schiller revealed he had been subjected to foul abuse while playing for the Canberra Raiders following a post-match interview. At the time he posted a screenshot with the words: "Footy bra" after an Instagram follower took aim after a Fox Sports interview. "You're a f---ing gayc--t ... worst post-match interview I've ever seen." This time the abuse was more targeted and Schiller decided to expose it. His Knights teammates shared his post on social media. "Count your days c--t I will end your f---ing life," the user said. "Doesn't make up for it even though you won. "5 errors, 2 penalties, 1 six again and a partridge in a pear tree I hope Dane jams his c--- down your throat and you choke and die." By his own admission, Schiller had a disappointing first half at McDonald Jones Stadium to the point where Knights coach Adam O'Brien switched him positions at half-time. But moving back to his usual position of right wing from left centre, the 23-year-old played a starring role in Newcastle's epic comeback, scoring a try and setting up another as the Knights came from 16-0 down at the break to win a thriller in golden-point extra time. The Knights have been contacted for comment. The incident came after Knights coach Adam O'Brien took a swipe at fans, who booed his team off when they trailed 16-0 at half-time. "I know the scoreline is not what they want, but to boo the effort that went into that first half, from a really young team, the people that booed don't know anything about rugby league. "It's really disappointing," O'Brien said. "They're probably the ones that cheered at the end too. "I thought that first half, we defended our hearts out. You've got to remember, there's a really, really young footy team there against a very good opposition ... You saw what they did last week to a pretty full-strength Brisbane team. They've got some dangerous players there. "We made a few errors leading into half-time that gassed us a little bit ... but a tremendous effort in the second half. I think we only made the two errors and there was plenty of ball movement. "I know people are disappointed with us, but they're trying their backsides off. We don't have a front-rower available. A play-one or play-two front-rower." More to come... Knights winger James Schiller has been subjected to a death threat and abhorrent abuse on social media after Newcastle's dramatic 26-22 win over Manly on Thursday night. Schiller took to his private Instagram account to expose comments from a supposed fan after the game. The fan sent Schiller a direct message and told him to "count your days c--t I will end your f---ing life". The Knights are aware of the incident and have called a press conference with coach Adam O'Brien for later this morning. The NRL Integrity United will also monitor the situation and the NSW Police may be asked to investigate given the nature of the threats. It's the second time in 12 months Schiller has put the spotlight on unacceptable abuse of players. The incident on Thursday night comes almost exactly 12 months after Schiller revealed he had been subjected to foul abuse while playing for the Canberra Raiders following a post-match interview. At the time he posted a screenshot with the words: "Footy bra" after an Instagram follower took aim after a Fox Sports interview. "You're a f---ing gayc--t ... worst post-match interview I've ever seen." This time the abuse was more targeted and Schiller decided to expose it. His Knights teammates shared his post on social media. "Count your days c--t I will end your f---ing life," the user said. "Doesn't make up for it even though you won. "5 errors, 2 penalties, 1 six again and a partridge in a pear tree I hope Dane jams his c--- down your throat and you choke and die." By his own admission, Schiller had a disappointing first half at McDonald Jones Stadium to the point where Knights coach Adam O'Brien switched him positions at half-time. But moving back to his usual position of right wing from left centre, the 23-year-old played a starring role in Newcastle's epic comeback, scoring a try and setting up another as the Knights came from 16-0 down at the break to win a thriller in golden-point extra time. The Knights have been contacted for comment. The incident came after Knights coach Adam O'Brien took a swipe at fans, who booed his team off when they trailed 16-0 at half-time. "I know the scoreline is not what they want, but to boo the effort that went into that first half, from a really young team, the people that booed don't know anything about rugby league. "It's really disappointing," O'Brien said. "They're probably the ones that cheered at the end too. "I thought that first half, we defended our hearts out. You've got to remember, there's a really, really young footy team there against a very good opposition ... You saw what they did last week to a pretty full-strength Brisbane team. They've got some dangerous players there. "We made a few errors leading into half-time that gassed us a little bit ... but a tremendous effort in the second half. I think we only made the two errors and there was plenty of ball movement. "I know people are disappointed with us, but they're trying their backsides off. We don't have a front-rower available. A play-one or play-two front-rower." More to come...
