Megyn Kelly Asks Guests If FNC’s Coverage Of Black Panther Case Is Racist
Something happens when you devote enough segments to a certain story – you can begin to cover how you’re covering that story.
Today Megyn Kelly replayed some of her heated argument with Kirsten Powers yesterday over the New Black Panther/DOJ case, and brought on two guests to discuss whether her coverage is racially-tinged.
“From mainstream progressives to more radical commentators, some accuse those who are shedding light on this story of inflaming racial tensions, including one exchange you saw right here on this program yesterday,” said Kelly at the beginning of the segment (further proof FNC is relishing in the disagreement – that made for some great TV).
Juan Williams and Armstrong Williams essentially took opposite sides of the debate. “I think the case is being overblown,” said Juan Williams, who didn’t shy away from further critique of the “scary black man” criticism yesterday.
As for whether Kelly’s coverage is “essentially racist, Williams said, “What kirsten was saying was that when you continue to harp on it, at some point then it becomes playing to racial fears. Simply calling it to attention, I think it’s a legitimate news story.” He said “it’s a matter of proportion.”
And Armstrong Williams disagreed:
There is such a double standard, and that is your point. If you are conservative, if you happen to be a black conservative, if you’re Fox News, there’s an entirely different standard for you and an entirely different bar. But it’s ok to be racist if you’re liberal.
That’s quite a ridiculous leap by Williams.
It’s interesting to see FNC get introspective over their coverage, and a logical extension of their abundance of reports on the situation. The question becomes whether they cover the story or smother the story.
Those who think the story lacks any merit certainly believe FNC is covering it too much, and those who think FNC is onto a big conspiracy are firmly in the ‘no coverage is too much coverage’ camp. But for those who believe there are still aspects of this case that need to play out, the question of over-coverage is an important one.
Here’s the full segment:
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