https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2012/06/22/that-new-aaron-sorkin-show-about-cable-news-isnt-very-good/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 05:30:28 -0400<![CDATA[The series begins with McAvoy’s conversion from cynical hack to truth-telling idealist. We first meet him as part of a Northwestern University panel where he’s pilloried for his passionless impartiality. “You’re the Jay Leno of news anchors,” he’s told. “You’re popular because you don’t offend anyone.” Further goaded by his old-school, bourbon-soaked boss at the (fictional) ACN cable network, Charlie Skinner (Sam Waterston), and his new executive producer, MacKenzie McHale (Emily Mortimer)—with whom he has a messy romantic past—McAvoy experiences an epiphany. He goes on air and apologizes to the public for having pursued unimportant stories in pursuit of ratings. He will now only report on what is serious and real. He will dedicate himself to protecting civic virtue.]]>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:15:06 -0400<![CDATA[Erika Johnsen]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2012/06/22/that-new-aaron-sorkin-show-about-cable-news-isnt-very-good-n93541