CNN has permanently banned conservative commentator Ryan Girdusky following an offensive comment directed at Muslim journalist Mehdi Hasan during a live broadcast. Girdusky made a controversial remark referencing Hezbollah, which was widely condemned as racist and inappropriate. CNN stated that there is no tolerance for racism or bigotry on their platform. Girdusky has since responded, criticizing the network for the decision. The incident has sparked discussions about media responsibility and the boundaries of free speech in public discourse.
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Election 2024 Live Updates: CNN Guest Ryan Girdusky Banned After Hezbollah Pager Jibe
A panelist was kicked off CNN anchor Abby Phillip's show on Monday after a racist remark. Follow Newsweek's live blog.
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CNN Bans Commentator Ryan Girdusky From Network After His Verbal Attack On Mehdi Hasan – Update
CNN says commentator Ryan Girdusky will no longer be welcome on the network after his offensive remark to fellow guest Mehdi Hasan tonight. “There is zero room for racism or bigotry at CNN or on our air,
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CNN bans conservative guest for telling Muslim journalist ‘I hope your beeper doesn't go off'
CNN has banned a conservative commentator from appearing on the network again after he told a Muslim journalist "I hope your beeper doesn't go off," an apparent reference to the spate of exploding pagers in Lebanon that killed members of the Hezbollah militant group last month.
