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Rob Finnerty’s show this week put a bright spotlight on a showdown many of us have been waiting for: a blunt, no-nonsense grilling of the liberal media class and their favorite pundits. On the February 9, 2026 episode of The Newsmax Daily, Finnerty and Chuck Todd sparred over Jeff Bezos’ stewardship of The Washington Post, the still-controversial Epstein files, and the broader rot in legacy newsrooms.
Watching Finnerty press Todd was a refreshing reminder that conservative media will not be cowed by establishment gatekeepers who lecture Americans while protecting their own. Chuck Todd has not been shy about criticizing Bezos’ ownership and the appearance of conflicts when corporate giants hold government contracts, which only reinforces the point that these relationships deserve scrutiny. The debate exposed how defenders of the old press often sound more like apologetics than journalists.
When Bezos moved to reshape The Washington Post’s opinion pages by emphasizing personal liberty and free markets, veteran reporters erupted — and that reaction told you everything you need to know about the paper’s culture. Coverage from last year documented the fury among some Post staff and the heated public blowback when the owner signaled a new editorial direction. Conservatives watching Finnerty rightly see Bezos’ effort as a chance to break the monopoly of left-wing groupthink at a major paper.
The storm over ideology follows real financial and structural troubles at the Post; recent layoffs and cuts underscore that the market is tired of partisan outrage masquerading as journalism. Reports earlier this month showed substantial staff changes and belt-tightening that have only intensified debate about management and mission. Rather than mourn the paper’s decline, conservatives should welcome any move that forces media to serve readers instead of agendas.
Perhaps the most combustible subject of the night was the Epstein files, a story the left-wing media have long shuffled at the edges while inflicting damage behind closed doors. Newsmax hosts and others have accused major outlets of ducking or soft-pedaling the issue — even as conservatives demand full transparency and accountability for victims. The Finnerty-Todd exchange laid bare the double standard: the establishment clings to narratives while real questions about influence and secrecy remain unanswered.
This is not just about one billionaire or one scandal; it is about how media ownership, corporate contracts, and editorial choices intersect to shape what Americans are allowed to know. Credible reporting has repeatedly raised concerns about conflicts of interest when powerful owners influence coverage without clear disclosure, and citizens deserve better. If journalism is to regain trust, it must be honest about those entanglements and stop protecting elites.
The solution is simple and patriotic: demand transparency, back investigations, and support outlets that put truth ahead of tribalism. Newsmax’s decision to put this debate front and center sends a message that conservatives will not be silenced on corruption, secrecy, or media malpractice. Let Congress, the courts, and the marketplace of ideas do their jobs — and let hardworking Americans decide which outlets deserve their trust.
