Mediagazer: CNN still needs to audit its relationship with political commentators, who flood its payroll, crowding out honesty and journalism (Erik Wemple/Washington Post)

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CNN still needs to audit its relationship with political commentators, who flood its payroll, crowding out honesty and journalism — As a matter of course, CNN is careful about providing details on the bios of its guests and its paid political commentators.

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