Opinion: Why is ‘60 Minutes’ amplifying the views of Marjorie Taylor Greene? | CNN

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CBS' 60 Minutes recently featured Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in a highly contentious interview that has sparked widespread criticism and raised questions about the network's editorial stance on sensitive topics.

The segment, which was promoted on Twitter with the teaser "Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, nicknamed MTG, isn’t afraid to share her opinions, no matter how intense and in-your-face they are," saw Stahl walk through the US Capitol with Greene, taking a stroll outside, and showing Stahl something on her phone.

However, many have pointed out that the interview was tone-deaf, glossing over several of Greene's most extreme views, including her past white nationalist ties and her support for QAnon conspiracy theories. In fact, Stahl failed to mention Greene's attendance at a white nationalist event just last year as a member of Congress.

Critics have argued that CBS' decision to feature Greene on the show is an example of what journalist Molly Jong-Fast called "attention economy" - in other words, using one's platform to attract viewers and generate revenue. While 60 Minutes has featured controversial guests over its 50-plus-year history, including Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh and Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the choice of Greene as a guest feels particularly egregious given her repeated downplaying and defense of January 6, 2021, attack.

Greene herself tried to distance herself from this criticism in her post-interview tweet where she praised "60 Minutes" host Lesley Stahl as a "trailblazer for women in journalism."
 
I'm so worried about the kind of interview that was done on 60 Minutes recently 🤔. It felt like they just wanted to get some views from Greene without really digging into her actual stance on stuff. I mean, she's got some pretty extreme views, right? And it seemed like they glossed over a lot of that in the show...

Like, Stahl showed up at the Capitol with Greene and was all chill, taking a selfie together 📸. It just felt really casual and not serious enough for the topic they were talking about. And what's weird is that some people are saying it was more about getting views than actually having a meaningful conversation 💡.

I'm all for free speech and having different opinions, but Greene's got a history of spreading some pretty conspiracy-y stuff... 🤪 And she's been super critical of January 6th, which doesn't seem right if you ask me. I guess what I'm saying is that maybe they should've done more research before inviting her on the show 📊.
 
I'm so done with how some ppl are riling up against CBS for doin' an interview w/ Marjorie Taylor Greene 🤦‍♀️. I mean, come on! Don't they have the right to showcase whoever wants on their show? It's all about freedom of speech, right? 🤝 On the other hand, isn't it a bit sus that they glossed over some of her more... let's say "colorful" views? Like, shouldn't they be holdin' people like Greene accountable for their words and actions? But at the same time, can we really blame 'em for tryin' to attract viewers and generate revenue? That's just how it works in this attention economy thingy 📺. Ugh, I'm all confused now...
 
I'm totally stoked that CBS is pushing the boundaries and featuring guests who aren't afraid to speak their minds - now, if they were being more balanced and holding Greene accountable for her past views on January 6th, I'd be all for it! But, let's get real, it feels like a calculated move by the network to boost ratings. Think about it, if CBS really cared about the issues, they'd tackle some of the tough stuff head-on - not just invite someone who'll stir up controversy and attract eyeballs. And don't even get me started on the 60 Minutes' tweet after the interview... Lesley Stahl's 'trailblazer for women in journalism'? Come on! It feels like a PR stunt to soften Greene's image. I guess what I'm saying is, if CBS wants to be taken seriously as a news outlet, they need to do better than just playing it safe and trying to generate clicks 🤔💡
 
OMG I'm like totally annoyed with CBS right now 🤯. They're trying to play it cool and say they were just giving Greene a platform, but let's be real, that whole segment felt like a free pass to spew all her toxic views 🙄. I mean, where was the accountability? The fact that Stahl glossed over those white nationalist ties and QAnon connections is just unacceptable 😒. And don't even get me started on the lack of mention about Greene's attendance at that white nationalist event last year... it's like they were trying to sweep it under the rug 🚮. I'm all for giving people a platform, but when it comes down to it, CBS needs to do some serious fact-checking before throwing out another episode 🤔. And honestly, if Greene is calling Stahl a "trailblazer", that's just laughable 😂.
 
Ugh 🙄 I was watching that 60 Minutes thing with my aunt and I gotta say, it's just wild. I mean, what's the point of even interviewing Marjorie Taylor Greene if you're gonna gloss over all her crazy stuff? It feels like they just wanted to get some clicks and views rather than actually have a real conversation about these issues. And don't even get me started on Lesley Stahl - I thought she was supposed to be a journalist, not just a friend to MTG 😒. I mean, come on, we all know what's going on with that January 6 thing... it's just basic fact-checking, people! Anyway, I'm so done with politicians trying to spin their way out of stuff. Can't they just be honest for once? 🙃
 
I'm really surprised by CBS' decision to feature Rep. Greene on their show 🤔. I mean, we all know that the 60 Minutes segment was gonna be a wild ride, but I didn't think it'd spark such a huge controversy. What's crazy is how some people are calling out CBS for playing both sides and not really holding Greene accountable for her views 👀.

I get it, as a journalist, you wanna attract viewers and generate revenue, but that doesn't mean you should sacrifice your integrity in the process 💸. The thing is, Rep. Greene's got a pretty checkered past - white nationalist ties and QAnon support? That's some heavy stuff 🤯.

And let's be real, her attendance at that white nationalist event just last year was totally glossed over in the interview 😕. I'm not sure what kind of editorial stance CBS is trying to make here, but it feels like they're more interested in getting a scoop than actually having a nuanced conversation about these issues 📰.

It's also interesting how Rep. Greene tried to distance herself from criticism by praising Lesley Stahl as a "trailblazer for women in journalism" 💪. That's just a pretty PR move, if you ask me 🙄.
 
Wow 🤯, I'm still trying to wrap my head around why CBS would give Marjorie Taylor Greene so much airtime... like, what's the point of even having a platform if you're just gonna let her spew all this crazy stuff? Interesting 😒, it's always weird when networks try to balance ratings with doing some actual journalism. And yeah, that whole attention economy thing is definitely true - I mean, who doesn't want more views and ad revenue? 🤑 But still... 60 Minutes has such a rep for being kinda serious about the important stuff... 🤔
 
I'm kinda torn about this whole thing 🤔. I get why some people are upset, like how they feel CBS is just trying to boost ratings by featuring someone who's pretty divisive 📈. On the other hand, I think it's good that 60 Minutes is still giving a platform to politicians who might not be super popular with everyone 🗣️. And hey, even if Lesley Stahl didn't delve as deep into Greene's past views as some folks would've liked, maybe that's just part of the conversation 🤝.

It's also worth noting that Greene has been pretty vocal about her opinions on pretty sensitive topics 🔥, so I guess you could say she's given plenty of ammo for critics to use 💣. But at the end of the day, I think what's most concerning is when we start to see a pattern of people in power using their platforms to spread misinformation or fuel controversy 🤕.

Can't we just try to have some civil discourse and figure out where we're coming from? 💬
 
🤔 just watched that 60 minutes interview with Marjorie Taylor Greene and I'm like... what's the point of even having an interview if they're not gonna call out her BS? 🙄 I mean, come on, CBS, you know she's got some wild views, right? 🚨 And to gloss over all that stuff just to get more views?📺 it feels so cynical. I guess the attention economy thing is true... 🤑 but still, can't we just have some decent journalism for once? 😐
 
omg what's going on here? 🤯 CBS thinks they can just sprinkle some controversy sauce on their 60 minutes show and get away with it? The thing is, MTG has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons, from her QAnon connections to those white nationalist ties... shouldn't that be explored a bit more than just giving her a free pass? I mean don't get me wrong, Lesley Stahl does seem like a solid journalist and all 🙏 but did she really have to let MTG talk about some of this stuff without holding her accountable for it? It's all about the clicks and views now, right? 😬
 
I mean, come on... 🙄 The way CBS is spinning this, it's like they're trying to convince us that they're not just enabling Greene's extremism. Newsflash: if you're going to give a platform to someone who's been accused of promoting hate groups and conspiracy theories, you need to actually hold them accountable for their views. And no, a quick stroll outside the Capitol building while talking about QAnon isn't exactly addressing those concerns 🙅‍♂️.

I also don't get why they're trying to frame this as an example of "attention economy" rather than just plain old good journalism. If you're going to do an interview with someone who's made some pretty extreme statements, shouldn't you actually try to challenge them on those views? 🤔 Greene's response to the criticism is laughable - praising Stahl as a "trailblazer for women in journalism" after not once mentioning her white nationalist ties or January 6 support? Give me a break 😂.
 
Man, I'm just thinking, what's the point of having these big platforms and getting all that attention if we're not gonna be willing to have tough conversations? Like, Greene's views are pretty out there, but you can't just gloss over them or pretend like they don't exist. That's not doing your audience any favors, you know?

It makes me think about how we're always trying to present ourselves in the best light, but sometimes that comes at the cost of being honest with each other and ourselves. I mean, Stahl might've been trying to be neutral, but the fact remains that Greene's views are pretty problematic. It's like, if you want to attract viewers, you gotta be willing to take some heat too.

And I'm also thinking about how we can use our platforms for good, instead of just for clicks and shares. Like, what would 60 Minutes look like if they actually tackled the hard stuff? Would it be more ratings-friendly? I don't know, but I do know that it's something to think about. 🤔
 
man I'm getting the same vibes from this interview as I did from some of those old-school talk shows back in the day 🤔 like, what's up with giving so much airtime to someone who's clearly stirring up controversy? it feels like a ratings grab rather than actual journalistic inquiry. and don't even get me started on the lack of fact-checking - I mean, come on, MTG's got some sketchy past stuff going on 🙅‍♂️. maybe 60 minutes should've taken a step back and said "you know what, we're not gonna tackle this one" instead of trying to make it work.
 
🤔 I gotta say, this whole thing got me thinking... why do we let people like Marjorie Taylor Greene have a platform if they're just gonna spew hate and misinformation? It's like, isn't that just fueling the fire of division and fear? 🚨 And what's with CBS wanting to be all provocative and attention-grabbing by having her on 60 Minutes in the first place? It's not about the truth or having a real conversation, it's just about getting clicks and views. That's like, basic human decency right there... we should be more concerned with promoting empathy and understanding, rather than just seeking to stir up controversy.

And what really gets me is how Lesley Stahl thought this would be some kinda groundbreaking moment for women in journalism? 🤷‍♀️ Newsflash, Les: having a woman on the show doesn't automatically make it good TV. It's about the content, not the credentials. Maybe take some time to reflect on what you're trying to achieve with these kinds of interviews... 💭
 
I'm totally confused about why CBS would do that interview with Marjorie Taylor Greene 🤷‍♀️. I mean, have they considered how their viewers might feel after watching her spew some pretty messed up stuff? 🙅‍♂️ It feels like they just wanted to get a bunch of views and clicks without really thinking about the potential harm it could cause. And let's be real, some of the things she said and has said in the past are straight-up problematic 💁‍♀️. I'm all for giving people a platform, but not when it comes at the expense of your audience's well-being 🤝. Maybe next time they should just think twice before booking someone like Greene on their show... or do some real reporting instead of just trying to get attention 💡
 
omg I'm still reeling from that interview between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lesley Stahl... like how can u just gloss over all the crazy stuff she's said & done? I mean, I know 60 Minutes has had some controversy guests before but this feels especially bad given her history with QAnon and January 6th. I'm also low-key hurt that CBS didn't call out her white nationalist ties last year... it's like they're just trying to be friends w/ her or something? I get that ratings are everything but can't we still have a platform to have actual conversations about these issues?
 
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