Roberto Wakerell-Cruz
Roberto Wakerell-Cruz is a Montreal-based journalist writer and podcast host. He is the main host of This Week In Canada a comedy and opinion news show.
CNN sees lowest ratings in network history in 2024: Nielson data
The poor performance follows disappointing election night coverage, where CNN drew 5.1 million viewers—a massive 44 percent drop from its 2020 election coverage.
Joe Rogan says X is 'most trusted' news source because it's not 'f*cked with'
“X is the number one news source on Earth. It’s the most trusted because it’s the only one that’s not f*cked with."
'It's terrifying': DNC Chair says questioning the Democratic Party 'is like leaving a cult'
“Leaving the Democratic Party or even questioning the Democratic Party is like leaving a cult, it’s terrifying.”
Judge rules Missouri's abortion ban conflicts with new constitutional amendment after ACLU, Planned Parenthood sue state
Missouri was one of the first states to enforce abortion restrictions after the US Supreme Court ruling in June 2022 that overturned Roe v. Wade.
Child murderers on death row could be granted clemency by Biden: report
Uncertainty surrounds how potential clemency might affect ongoing cases.
Canadians approve of Trump over Trudeau, think US is heading in ‘right direction’: poll
"Since the tariff announcement last week, positive impressions of Trump have increased. Those with a negative impression are down 7 from two weeks ago while those with a positive view are up 6 to 26%."
Call Her Daddy host says she was in discussions with Trump team, only wanted to talk abortion with Kamala: NYT
"It was a chance to talk about something important to my audience—women's rights. Why not have someone with such influence on the show?”
Politico claims Pete Hegseth is proponent of 'aggressive form of Christianity' that will harm US Armed Forces
Hegseth has called out similar criticism as being anti-Christian.
'Make Canada Great Again' merch considered 'extremist' by Canadian military
The questionnaire asked if they suspect other members of their unit or soldiers outside of their unit of belonging to extremist groups.
'Assad is gone': Trump says Russia stopped backing Assad's regime in Syria because of war in Ukraine
"They lost all interest in Syria because of Ukraine."
Bernie Sanders says 'Elon Musk is right' about government waste after Pentagon fails 7th straight audit
“The Pentagon, with a budget of $886 billion, just failed its 7th audit in a row. It’s lost track of billions. Last year, only 13 senators voted against the Military Industrial Complex and a defense budget full of waste and fraud. That must change."
Trump spox says issue of trans in military not yet decided
“Unnamed sources are speculating and have no idea what they are actually talking about. No policy should ever be deemed official unless it comes directly from President Trump or his authorized spokespeople.”
Film regulators slap Wicked with 'discrimination' warning over prejudice against talking animals, green-skinned witch
The organization summarizes the film as "an aspiring sorcerer finds acceptance at a magical school until higher authorities try to misuse her powers. This adaptation of the popular stage musical explores themes of friendship and prejudice.”
Colorado Springs mayor who lied about hate crime hoax to aid campaign not prosecuted for racial reasons: report
"The initial response from the Department of Justice was, ‘We can’t indict the first black mayor of Colorado Springs,’” the official said, adding, "In my experience, if anyone had been in that position, they would have been charged with lying to a federal agent."
Trump to give White House press access to podcasters, YouTubers ahead of mainstream media in 2nd term
Although the White House determines who is eligible for credentials, the independent White House Correspondents’ Association decides who is seated and in which positions.
