Scott MacFarlane has traded in the desk once sat behind at CBS News on Election Night for something more direct — livestreamed midterms coverage for the progressive outlet MeidasTouch. He won’t have someone manipulating a Magic Wall or Big Board. He won’t be introduced by swelling orchestral music. And he won’t be competing with colleagues […]
Creators Pounce on Midterm Elections, Hoping to Win New Viewers and More Dollars
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