DECEMBER 5, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Moonves Investigated for Misconduct Claims. Impact: Les Moonves' obstruction led to a domino effect, prompting a culture of cover-ups in corporate America. In an alternate timeline, CBS becomes a reality show about boardroom scandals, 'Survivor: Corporate Edition', where executives are voted off for failing to hide their secrets.. Fact: Did you know that obstructing an investigation is like trying to hide a four-alarm fire with a wet napkin? Spoiler alert: it doesn’t work..
• Headline: CBS Shareholders Face Moonves Fallout. Impact: The failure of CBS executives to act on misconduct allegations turned them into the poster children for corporate negligence. In the future, business schools will teach this case as a cautionary tale, and perhaps even hand out 'How Not to Ruin Your Company' diplomas.. Fact: Fun fact: ignoring sexual misconduct claims is a great way to ensure your company’s stock takes a nosedive. Who knew negligence could be so financially catastrophic?.
• Headline: Flynn's Cooperation: A Key Mueller Development. Impact: Michael Flynn's cooperation with Mueller altered the trajectory of U.S. politics, triggering a series of investigations that led to a reality where politicians routinely try to out-scam each other. Future historians will likely argue that Flynn’s plea was the spark that ignited a new era of political drama.. Fact: Did you know that lying to investigators can lead to prison time? It's almost as if telling the truth might be a better option. Shocking, I know!.
• Headline: New York’s Vanishing Mayor. Impact: Bill de Blasio's diminished presence at City Hall opened the door for a series of increasingly bizarre city council proposals, including one to appoint a raccoon as the new mayor. Who knew absentee leadership could lead to such creative governance?. Fact: Did you know that spending less time at work can sometimes make you more popular? Just ask every employee who mysteriously ‘works from home’ on Fridays..
• Headline: Wisconsin Republicans Defiantly Move to Limit the Power of Incoming Democrats. Impact: The Republican push to limit the powers of incoming Democrats set a precedent that would inspire states to create 'power-limiting' laws, eventually leading to a future where politicians are elected solely for their ability to play board games without using their powers.. Fact: Did you know that limiting the power of your opponents is a classic move in politics? It’s like playing chess, except everyone’s more concerned about who gets to flip the board..