Mike Rowe ponders the current state of American media and the disparity in reporting between major networks

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On Wednesday, “Deadliest Catch” host Mike Rowe took to Facebook to ponder the mainstream American media, in particular the disparity in reporting between major networks Fox News and CNN.

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“So I’m flicking around, searching for enlightenment – you know, like a good citizen – when I learn that CNN is still ‘the most trusted name in news.’ I notice this, because they tell me so every ten minutes. This is comforting. I think it’s important that journalists be trusted,” Rowe said. “Meanwhile, over at FOX, I am assured that everything is still ‘fair and balanced.’ I know this, because they tell me so every ten minutes. This is comforting. I believe it’s important for journalists to be fair and balanced. Unfortunately, neither FOX nor CNN seem to believe anything the other is saying.”

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He then specifically pointed to how each network has been covering both the Susan Rice controversy and the investigation into Russia’s alleged involvement in the 2016 election. He noted that CNN has claimed that the Susan Rice story is much ado about nothing being perpetuated by “the partisans over at Fox.” Similarly, Rowe also noted that Fox News has claimed that the Russian conspiracy is also much ado about nothing being perpetuated by “the partisans over at CNN.”

“Honestly, I’ve never seen anything like it,” he concluded before suggesting that fans tune into last night’s season finale of “Bering Sea Gold” on the Discovery Channel. “All the anchors have that same bulging vein in their forehead. The same piece of spittle forming in the corners of their mouth. Everyone seems determined to make absolutely sure I completely understand that NOBODY has a shred of evidence to substantiate ANYTHING. Which begs the question – what if they all succeed?”

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