Kyra Phillips and CNN in general like to tout their own horn when it comes to hard-hitting journalism, but it seems that the only thing they can claim is spewing hot air with no "journalism" to speak of. CNN has had Crandall Canyon mine owner on their network several times (other stations included) yet has never asked him actual questions about the mine's safety and the industry in general. In fact, the coverage gives Murray and others like him a free pass on their negligence.
From The Huffington Post:
Phillips had the chance to ask Murray the kinds of questions that could expose dangerous mining practices -- and possibly save lives in the future. Instead, she let the interview become yet another opportunity for Murray to buff his image as the grieving surrogate father of the miners that were killed under his supervision.
Phillips ended the softball interview not by pressing Murray on the day's million-dollar question -- Did you place the recovery of more coal from your mine above the safety of your miners? -- but by asking Murray "How are you holding up?"
She then offered Murray the CNN stamp of approval, telling him: "I appreciate your time... and your honesty."
I could give a damn about how Murray is feeling, and there is definitely no honesty here, nor any integrity to give the network and Kyra "air-head" Phillips. If she had half a brain or soul, she would have bags under her eyes....because no decent person can read the teleprompter and avoid real questions about a terrible tragedy and not be burdened by their sins.
It would be great to see the families of the miners confront her for her dishonest interviews before they tear into Bob Murray for his criminal negligence. Instead, we have this crap that comes out of CNN, shame on them.
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