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Bill Burr Slams CNN, Fox as 'Fucking Disease'

8/1/2025

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In a candid Vulture interview, Bill Burr unleashed his frustration, calling CNN and Fox News a “fucking disease.” He took aim at conservatives like Ben Shapiro for branding him “woke” over his remarks on CEOs. Burr passionately asserted that his comedy critiques both political sides, refusing to be pigeonholed by either.

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In a candid Vulture interview, Bill Burr unleashed his frustration, calling CNN and Fox News a “fucking disease.” He took aim at conservatives like Ben Shapiro for branding him “woke” over his remarks on CEOs. Burr passionately asserted that his comedy critiques both political sides, refusing to be pigeonholed by either.