Kyle Drennen

NewsBusters Associate Editor

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Kyle Drennen is the Media Research Center's Associate Editor of NewsBusters and previously served as the MRC's Senior News Analyst.

His media analysis has been cited by nationally syndicated radio hosts Rush Limbaugh and Mark Levin, as well as media outlets including Fox News, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal’s WSJ.com, The Washington Times, Washington Examiner, Politico, National Review, among others.

Kyle joined the MRC in 2007 after graduating from Providence College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and political science. Prior to that, he interned at the MRC in the summer of 2005. He lives in Northern Virginia and can be contacted via email at kdrennen@mrc.org.

CBS's Smith on Tea Party: 'Can Anger Govern?'

Kyle Drennen | October 13, 2010

In an interview with former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee on the CBS Early Show, co-host Harry Smith fretted over the "anger" of tea party candidates and their ability to govern.

Amanpour Promises ‘All Sides,’ But Charges ‘Islamophobia’ Spurs Anti-Muslim Violence

Kyle Drennen | October 5, 2010

ABC This Week host Christiane Amanpour conducts a slanted town hall discussion on the Ground Zero mosque and claims the project's opponents are fueling violence against Muslims.

Amanpour Rues Lack of Appreciation for Obama’s ‘Amazing’ Achievements

Kyle Drennen | September 28, 2010

ABC This Week host Christiane Amanpour lamented the lack of credit President Obama has gotten for his "amazing legislative agenda."

CBS: The Rich to Blame For Bad Economy, Need to Pay Higher Taxes

Kyle Drennen | September 27, 2010

CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Martha Teichner promoted class warfare rhetoric from former Clinton Labor Secretary Robert Reich, who argued for higher taxes on the rich.

Lawrence O'Donnell Screams at Swift Boat Veteran, Calls Him A 'Creepy Liar'

Kyle Drennen | September 23, 2010

Back in 2004, MSNBC contributor Lawrence O'Donnell raged against swift boat veteran John O'Neill, who was critical of then Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry's Vietnam War record.

CBS's Rodriguez: Will Christine O'Donnell 'Play Media Victim' Like Palin?

Kyle Drennen | September 20, 2010

CBS Early Show co-host Maggie Rodriguez wonders if Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell will pretend to be a victim of a hostile press, just like Sarah Palin.

CBS: Eric Holder 'Ignoring Political Pressure;' Given 'Hero's Welcome' After Bush 'Cronyism'

Kyle Drennen | September 13, 2010

CBS's Rita Braver gushes over Attorney General Eric Holder's professionalism in a fawning interview for Sunday Morning.

CBS's Harry Smith: 'Was Stimulus Big Enough?' What About a 'New WPA?'

Kyle Drennen | September 7, 2010

Filling in for host Bob Schieffer on CBS's Face the Nation, Harry Smith pushed for more stimulus and New Deal-style government expansion.

Isn't Christianity Just Too Divisive?

Kyle Drennen | September 3, 2010

CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric frets a movie about the birth of Jesus Christ during the Christmas season would cause too much division.

'Movie Star' Al Gore's Biggest Fan

Kyle Drennen | September 3, 2010

CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric touts excitement on Capitol Hill as "movie star" Al Gore testifies on global warming.