I love when a fast talking pseudo-intellectual thinks that a slower, measured response is a sign of confusion or hesitation in their opponent. Here, Olivia was making an interesting but nuanced point that stood up to Morgan's flimsy rebuttal. She never lost her focus and not only made a beautiful critique of celebrity "journalism" but also embarrassed Piers simultaneously. So impressive!

A very valid point from a very professional journalist. ...and for some reason Piers Morgan was also there.

"Journalism is about other people's stories." It took her awhile to get to that because it was an honest response. What an answer!

Olivia Munn seems to be hitting Piers Morgan's nerves that he had to cut her off while she's still trying to formulate her thoughts and trying to answer his question.

Olivia Munn came out the victor here and Piers looked uncomfortable. She made some great points about the media and it looked like Piers didn't know what to say, so he just changed the topic.

My respect for Olivia Munn has risen so much since I saw the Paley Center clips of her. She's clever, has a clear opinion and has a witty way to formulate it.

Olivia has more journalistic integrity than anyone on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, etc ever will.

Her point is very valid for current times. A lot of important events going on in the world, yet are over shadowed by "gossip" stories. And Piers as always did not even acknowledge her point, nor did anyone else.

So, my summary of all of this: Olivia Munn answers Piers Morgan's questions of "What is your definition of journalism, and what problems do you see with modern journalism?" with "Everything that you're not, and everything that you are". This felt like a live version of Sloan's take-down of the ACN celebrity stalker app kid, only the kid was at least intelligent enough to get that she was attacking him.

Having Pierce Morgan host the Newsroom panel is like having The head of the KKK host the Roots panel.

Basically she's right...

Piers is so chauvinistic that I'm sure he expected this would turn into some kind of flirtation but she really slaps him silly and makes him look like a fool.

Never, in a million years, would I have chosen Piers Morgan for an interview of the Newsroom panel. It's quite funny how Olivia Munn (bless her and her fantastic response to Morgan's dimwitted question about the difference between an anchor having an opinion and an anchor making him or herself the story) talks about so-called "journalists" being self-absorbed and wanting to make themselves the story, and the very next thing out of Morgan's mouth is, "Well, fortunately, you'll never get me doing that."

Olivia is adorable and appears very authentic. Probably very fun to talk to over a beer. I don't understand the dislike for her at all.

I don't always like her, but man she was on-point. News isn't entertainment and Piers came off as essentially an egotistical idiot willfully missing her points.

She nailed it!

Couldn't they have chosen a journalist to host the conversation? Smh

Strangely no mention from Piers of him being sacked from the Mirror for printing fake photos.

Wow. She was very good in this segment. Always really liked her but now I love her.

Good job making shit awkward, Piers.

Gotta admit, she did pretty well in the hot seat.

Piers Morgan ruined this whole thing.

Piers Morgan I find offensive on a cellular level. A douche of the first order. Olivia Munn on the other hand..... brains, talent, beauty, and a good sense of humor. What's not to like.

I appreciate the fact that everyone on the stage allows Munn to embarrass Morgan, and feel no need to step in and mansplain anything. It shows they have a lot of respect for her.

Wow! I'm amazed by her intellect! That makes her one of my favorite actresses now! I also agree with her comments about lemon and CNN.... that's why I just stoped watching most news outlets, they are quite annoying trying to one up the other!

Piers is always condescending as though his thoughts and views are always right. He was never open to the idea that maybe he was wrong. Even with issues that I agree with, his line of questioning didn't offer the chance for his guests to be completely honest, but rather put their guests in a confrontational state of mind which may make for good TV fodder, but you never learn anything new nor allows anyone to open their minds.

I like Olivia Munn. I’ve been following her since she started on Attack of The Show. She has some good opinions. I miss Walter Cronkite too.

pretty sharp head on her shoulders.

it amazes me how the very topic of this conversation has ballooned in just the few years since. we're living in a time when the focus has shifted so far away from legitimate journalism and people are using twitter with their morning coffee instead of an actual newspaper.

"fortunately, you'd never catch me doing that" wow this aged horrifically for piers

Olivia Munn is amazing

Incredibly sincere and insightful.

I had a feature writing instructor at the Indiana School of Journalism who had a daily column in the Indianapolis Star. His column was often picked up by the syndicates. He told us, "Never write about you. You are not that interesting. You can always find someone more interesting to write about." That's exactly why Olivia Munn is saying here. Unfortunately, most of today's journalists never got or heeded that advice. I've always valued it.

Damn, she makes nerds look goooooooooooood

I don't actually mind Piers here. He's bouncing back with further questions to create a debate. If he just sat there and said yes and just moved onto a new point there wouldn't be the insightful discussion we see here - nor would we get to witness Olivia's sharp intelligence. And I liked the little joke he made about himself at the end. I think people are too quick to hate here.

This is so ironic for Piers Morgan considering what's happened to him when Megan Markle dumped him for Prince Harry He made himself the story..

Emily Mortimer's face during most of that said it all.

Olivia is really brilliant!

He does make good points today. It's just that he is very argumentative for the wrong reasons. He was hosting this to ask each actor what he/she thinks about the show. He was not there to be in debate as if he wants to change the world. Dude pick your battles. Not to mention Olivia Munn schooled him in seconds.

Who knew this girl, who was constantly just shaking her ass on a games show, could act as amazingly as she does on The Newsroom. As Matthew McConaughey proves, there is true hidden talent in many actors/actresses.

Very well spoken!

is there a link to the whole panel?

Olivia Munn is a class act.

Major hit on Don Lemon. We need more Olivia in our lives

Seems her time at the daily show has served her well. Great answer

Why would you get Piers Morgan to host a The Newsroom Panel?

What the shit is Piers doing here

It's simple, news is now an entertainment industry. Ratings to get sponsors & money. I remember a long time ago, hearing the phrase "Believe half of what you see, & less of what you hear". Unfortunately, that seems to be the case in the news industry now. I'm 64 but, I remember. I remember that journalists like Walter Cronkite and Frank Reynolds could be depended upon to deliver ungarnished facts. Now I am afraid that the youth in our country accept the news reports as verbatim truth. That troubles me.

Olivia Munn has everything. Brains and Looks. What an amazing cast.

I miss when CNN was a 24 hour news channel. In the early 90s, I was stationed in Germany, we all became 'addicted' to Headline News.

She's so cool and attractive sometimes I forget how smart and wise she is.

Objective is the word

Very well said and it's nice to see someone out pierce in his place 😅

Olivia Munn is gorgeous and a wonderful actress.

pierce morgan is the definition of what olivia was talking about..... how ironic that he would ask that question and than move on so quickly...

I appreciate her comments about CNN b/c it has been turning into a less credible news organization over the past several years. Its still better than most but I used to hold them to a high regard. I miss 'The Newsroom' and too bad news stations aren't more like that in real life.

Love her.

Wish Journalists would take this to heart..

My respect for her just tripled. Piers Morgan is exactly who and what she's talking about, and he needs an education in critical thinking skills.

Difference between Journalism and Editorials.

Wasn't she in New Girl???

Perfect Jeff Daniels is sleeping !!

Damn after watching old g4 clips this just made like her even more. Olivia is awesome.

People underestimate her at their peril.

suggested video, when this one ends - "Vogue asks Olivia Munn 73 inane rapid fire questions" over 7 and a half minutes

she's right

Damn RIGHT Olivia!! Hear Hear!

Оливия потрясающая! Olivia is astonishing!

1:48 (Piers Morgan) I work for a company that has a very trivial arms to it to that helps finance the more serious arms to it. Shit this is sad to read but probably very true. That the gossip/entertainment TV shows are actually funding the hard journalism shows what we care about and it seems so shallow.

Best thing about Jeremy Clarkson is that he punched Piers Morgan in the face.

Olivia is stunning!

of all the people, why piers morgan for the newsroom? WHY PALEY CENTER?

Olivia Nunn at her best.

Why have I never heard of Olivia Munn until now?

Ask her a question, then cut her off just before she's finished answering. Great journalism

1:00 he knows that for a fact because that is clearly his own story. A confession.

Olivia munn is so much smarter than Morgan it isn't funny

It is the difference between objective journalism and editorializing.

Olivia Munn was impressive agreed with her point of view

Olivia Munn could have been a great journalist. But, as she is a great actress, her impact on the world might even be bigger now.

She nailed it.

I love Olivia Munn. I wish she were the White House press secretary.

This wasn't a debate really

journalism - writing characterized by a direct presentation of facts or description of events without an attempt at interpretation

To answer her question: Everyone in the news industry wants to be famous, rich and remembered forever. Her own movie/tv industry everyone wants to be famous, rich and remembered forever. People that get into either industry want to be successful, recognized for their efforts and dedication, earn accolades and awards, also be paid a lot of money. The problem is that everything in their particular fields is influenced by ego and the possibility of becoming successful which can turn out to be a big pay off. Unfortunately now the news networks and the TV industry have to compete harshly with KZfaq and other new forms of entertainment to remain relevant, that alone drives the madness and the desire to do new, different or outrages things in order to stand out. Anything that draws attention and makes them popular. It's about what you do and how people react, do they embrace or reject you.

Agreed, Alistair. There are moments when I find Piers deplorable, but many other moments when I see him doing something incredibly valuable. This was the latter and not the former. He's playing the devil's advocate here to spark insightful commentary regarding an issue that many don't fully comprehend. He's also sort of throwing himself under the bus in the process. He knows that he's partly guilty of many of the issues Munn & company have with post-modern journalism. Yet he willing prods Munn to speak her mind. I suspect, underneath it all, he may totally agree with her. I wouldn't be surprised if he earnestly desires to be a true news man, but the state of the current media will not allow him to do that and be as successful as he is. That last bit is some educated speculation, but I wouldn't be at all surprised if Morgan loathes all of the celebuante bullshit he must wade through to get better ratings.

He just can't shut up. For Piers, the best thing in the world is the sound of his own voice.

Celebrity is what others make you. I saw both points.

Debates? More like schools him. A shallow journalist asks a trick question to an actor playing a journalist, expecting she can not answer. And she floors him! "We can just move on", he deflects. Yeah you move on Pierce. Where are you now?

Nice :-)

Journalists are in a small quantity. Walter Cronkite was a real journalist. There have been few after him. I totally agree with Olivia.

psylocke seems like a cool chick in real life good to know

The problem that I have with journalists today is that jounalists spin the news in a way which conforms to their beliefs and opinions. I liked it better during the early days of mass media when journalist and anchors kept the news separate from their personal beliefs and opinions usually by saying," In this journalist's opinion," or " In this station's opinion." At least then the people whom watched or read the news knew the difference between the actual news story and a journalist's opinion about the contents of the story. Now, no one but the journalist knows how much is about the story versus the journalist's opinion. It sucks.

It’s driving me insane how Olivia is cut off every second. Jeez let the sentence end first

Olivia's closing opinion could not be better directed at Piers. Watch his turn as Good Morning Britain's anchor. He's turned a morning news programme into a two and a half hour programme of his own opinions and tears down anyone who is on the opposing side.

The Paley Center for Media really that was your take, Ms Munn highlighted the idiocy of Mr Morgans argument, and won the argument, your lead heading is misleading, which is funny for an organisation which calls itself The Paley Center for Media.

Jeff Daniel's and his cast of superbly talented (and informed charmers) kicking Piers Morgan to the curb. Olivia Munn hits the bullseye when she says today's newsmen are nothing more than egomaniacal self obsessed show ponies. Or something like that. When did newsmen stop being newsmen? It's a show now. Not reporting. What makes Will McAvoy and The Newsroom so great is they cut to the chase. Being informative and entertaining are not mutually exclusive. Without credibility an audience will lose respect and ultimately turn on you. Jeff Daniel's McAvoy is the nearest thing we will ever see to Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite in today's world. Honest, insightful, informed and yes, entertaining. Start with the truth, make people want to relate to you. Then they will identify with you and believe in what really matters.

Olivia nailed it... She obviously didn't expect to be put under the gun, but she handled it great! She looked hot while doing it...

The main problem with inputting your own opinion into a news story is that it obliterates everyone else's opinion. The news and the reporting of the news should not involve opinion. It should involve facts.

Piers should do more stuff like this as he throws in every alternative point an opposing view to give others their chance to contribute. He's sharp at doing that, an you need that.