Gabriel Hays

Associate Editor

Gabriel has previously written for both the Media Research Center's MRC Culture and MRCTV departments, covering pro-life, religious and other social issues. His beat also covered political bias in Hollywood and the broader entertainment world.Read More

‘South Park’ creators say they’re ‘down the middle’ despite Trump takedowns

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‘South Park’ creators say they’re ‘down the middle’ despite Trump takedowns

"South Park" creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker said they remain politically neutral, making fun of "extremists" on all sides, including President Donald Trump and woke culture.

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo blasts DHS for using her song in 'hateful, racist' post

Media 20 hours ago

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo blasts DHS for using her song in 'hateful, racist' post

Olivia Rodrigo demanded DHS stop using her music for deportation propaganda after the agency featured her song in an immigration enforcement post.

Jasmine Crockett downplays Jay Jones' murderous texts as a 'distraction'

Media 20 hours ago

Jasmine Crockett downplays Jay Jones' murderous texts as a 'distraction'

Rep. Jasmine Crockett said Democrats were right to abandon 'purity tests' and support Jay Jones for Virginia attorney general despite his murderous text messages from 2022.

Democrat-aligned senator who voted to reopen the government admits the party's shutdown strategy 'didn't work'

Media 23 hours ago

Democrat-aligned senator who voted to reopen the government admits the party's shutdown strategy 'didn't work'

The Democratic shutdown strategy targeting President Donald Trump and Obamacare subsidies has backfired, Maine Independent Sen. Angus King told MSNBC on Monday.

Obama gloats over Dem election victories, says they prove Americans 'don't want cruelty'

Media 4 days ago

Obama gloats over Dem election victories, says they prove Americans 'don't want cruelty'

Former President Barack Obama celebrated Democratic victories in New Jersey, Virginia and New York City, claiming voters want leaders with "decency and respect" over "cruelty."

Jon Stewart tempers Democrats' expectations after election victories, says party is still 'a mess'

Media 4 days ago

Jon Stewart tempers Democrats' expectations after election victories, says party is still 'a mess'

"The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart told Chris Hayes and David Plouffe that Democratic wins in various state and local races on Tuesday don't prove the party has turned a corner.

Nancy Pelosi's critics celebrate retirement announcement

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Nancy Pelosi's critics celebrate retirement announcement

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi's retirement announcement sparked conservative celebrations on social media and jokes about her family's stock trades.

Rep Tom Emmer shreds Schumer as 'scared old man' who won't end shutdown because he's afraid of progressives

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Rep Tom Emmer shreds Schumer as 'scared old man' who won't end shutdown because he's afraid of progressives

Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., says Sen. Chuck Schumer won't end the government shutdown because he fears losing power to progressives like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

MSNBC host warns GOP will rig the 2026 midterms despite Democrats' recent electoral victories

Media 6 days ago

MSNBC host warns GOP will rig the 2026 midterms despite Democrats' recent electoral victories

Former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Steele claimed the GOP is preparing to control state election offices ahead of 2026 midterms on MSNBC.

Stephanopoulos praises Dick Cheney for anti-Trump stance in later years, says he set an example

Media November 4

Stephanopoulos praises Dick Cheney for anti-Trump stance in later years, says he set an example

ABC's George Stephanopoulos lauded Dick Cheney for his defense of the U.S. Constitution against President Donald Trump, saying Tuesday he "set an example."

Mamdani tells MSNBC ‘I support BDS’ after saying he will be the mayor for every Jewish New Yorker

Media November 4

Mamdani tells MSNBC ‘I support BDS’ after saying he will be the mayor for every Jewish New Yorker

New York City mayor candidate Zohran Mamdani told MSNBC he supports BDS to pressure Israel's compliance with international law while promising to represent all New Yorkers as mayor.

Maher calls out Kimmel for not thanking him for support amid suspension, accuses Kimmel of liberal bias

Media November 3

Maher calls out Kimmel for not thanking him for support amid suspension, accuses Kimmel of liberal bias

HBO host Bill Maher called out Jimmy Kimmel on his podcast for excluding him from thanks after defending Kimmel's suspension and criticizes late-night hosts for ideological bias.

Matthew Lillard drops f-bombs on ICE at Los Angeles 'Scream' screening event while promoting ballot measure

Media November 3

Matthew Lillard drops f-bombs on ICE at Los Angeles 'Scream' screening event while promoting ballot measure

Actor Matthew Lillard spoke against ICE at a Los Angeles "Scream" screening, encouraging attendees to vote and lead with love during the current political climate.

Nicole Scherzinger touts being a Christian in Hollywood, says faith ‘gets a bad rap’

Culture Trends November 2

Nicole Scherzinger touts being a Christian in Hollywood, says faith ‘gets a bad rap’

Former pop star Nicole Scherzinger reflected on Russell Brand hat controversy after 2024 election, and discussed her Christian faith and Hollywood church community in new interview.

Stand-up comic Becky Robinson’s viral wine-mom character leads to sold-out shows and a fan golf tournament

Media November 1

Stand-up comic Becky Robinson’s viral wine-mom character leads to sold-out shows and a fan golf tournament

Comedian Becky Robinson's pandemic-born "Entitled Housewife" character blew up on social media, earning millions of views, and helped launch her 'Member's Only' tour.

Kamala Harris surprises Jon Stewart with claim that Biden was competent to serve second term

Media October 31

Kamala Harris surprises Jon Stewart with claim that Biden was competent to serve second term

Former Vice President Kamala Harris surprised Jon Stewart by defending Joe Biden's fitness for a second term, distinguishing between campaigning abilities and presidential competence.

Fetterman apologizes for Democrats not getting their 's--- together' and opening government

Media October 31

Fetterman apologizes for Democrats not getting their 's--- together' and opening government

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman criticized his own party's failure to end the monthlong government shutdown threatening food assistance programs.

Jake Tapper predicts Gen Z 'will be a lot more conservative' thanks to failures of BLM, #MeToo

Media October 30

Jake Tapper predicts Gen Z 'will be a lot more conservative' thanks to failures of BLM, #MeToo

Jake Tapper said he believes Gen Z is becoming more conservative as a reaction to progressive values being taught in schools, supported by recent polling data showing the trend.

Jon Stewart sparks social media backlash by comparing Mamdani to Jackie Robinson

Media October 29

Jon Stewart sparks social media backlash by comparing Mamdani to Jackie Robinson

Jon Stewart faced social media backlash after comparing democratic socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani to baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson on "The Daily Show."

Bill Gates softens stance on climate change risks, sparking criticism on social media

Media October 29

Bill Gates softens stance on climate change risks, sparking criticism on social media

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates appeared to shift from previous climate alarmism, now stating climate change won't cause global catastrophe or human extinction.

Youngkin rips into Spanberger on 'Ruthless' podcast, says she ‘doesn’t have a moral compass’

Media October 28

Youngkin rips into Spanberger on 'Ruthless' podcast, says she ‘doesn’t have a moral compass’

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin attacked Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger's transgender policy stance ahead of the commonwealth's election.

Wanda Sykes rips Kimmel suspension, calls Riyadh Comedy Fest in Saudi Arabia ‘anti-comedy’

Media October 28

Wanda Sykes rips Kimmel suspension, calls Riyadh Comedy Fest in Saudi Arabia ‘anti-comedy’

Wanda Sykes called Disney's Jimmy Kimmel suspension and Saudi Arabia's comedy festival speech restrictions examples of censorship in new Variety interview.

Scott Bessent rejects NBC host’s narrative that Trump is to blame for ongoing shutdown

Media October 27

Scott Bessent rejects NBC host’s narrative that Trump is to blame for ongoing shutdown

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blamed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for prolonging the government shutdown, saying Democrats need to vote to reopen the government.

UC Berkeley class focuses on how ‘racial superiority’ shapes immigration law, anti-ICE rhetoric

Media October 27

UC Berkeley class focuses on how ‘racial superiority’ shapes immigration law, anti-ICE rhetoric

A spring 2025 course at University of California Berkeley analyzed federal immigration law using far-left perspectives including anti-ICE movements and racial justice activism.

Colorado school accused of preventing student from decorating personal parking space with Bible verse

Media October 26

Colorado school accused of preventing student from decorating personal parking space with Bible verse

A Colorado Springs high school senior claimed viewpoint discrimination after her school rejected her Christian-themed design for a personalized parking space.

Democrats, liberal media figures fume over Trump demolishing White House East Wing for ballroom

Media October 24

Democrats, liberal media figures fume over Trump demolishing White House East Wing for ballroom

Top Democrats and media figures condemned President Donald Trump's White House ballroom construction after crews bulldozed the East Wing on Monday.

FNC’s Bret Baier challenges Pritzker for denying Chicago has the highest murder rate of largest US cities

Media October 24

FNC’s Bret Baier challenges Pritzker for denying Chicago has the highest murder rate of largest US cities

Chicago leads major U.S. cities in murder rate according to Fox News data presented to Governor JB Pritzker, who claimed the city isn't in the top 30 nationally.

Josh Hawley turns tables on CNN reporter when asked if Trump White House renovation is destroying history

Media October 23

Josh Hawley turns tables on CNN reporter when asked if Trump White House renovation is destroying history

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., responded to criticism of Trump's East Wing demolition project, citing liberal support for removing Christopher Columbus and Thomas Jefferson statues.

Washington Post shreds Jean-Pierre's new book, says it's 'full of squishy and congratulatory therapy-speak'

Media October 23

Washington Post shreds Jean-Pierre's new book, says it's 'full of squishy and congratulatory therapy-speak'

Karine Jean-Pierre's new book defended Joe Biden and criticizes Democratic Party treatment, prompting harsh criticism from Washington Post book critic Becca Rothfeld.

Winsome Earle-Sears mocks MSNBC panel for suggesting that voting against her opponent is sexist

Media October 23

Winsome Earle-Sears mocks MSNBC panel for suggesting that voting against her opponent is sexist

MSNBC's "Morning Joe" panel blamed sexism for competitive races involving Democratic candidates Abigail Spanberger and Rep. Mikie Sherrill, prompting Republican response.