idea we run this. i'm not sure we need to do it. and i said i'll do the story once station management says go ahead and do it. they said, yes, run that sound. it was exclusive sound. >> cops were not happy about it. >> not happy about it. >> so you were trying to add context? >> i was trying to add context and balance. and, yes, look there's no doubt i went off the reservation, i made a couple rogue remarks at the end. i knew what i was doing. >> the question i have for you is did you expect the results? because we've seen -- i mean, it's not all this unusual to have even very well-known anchors go on sunday shows and offer their opinions. they do it all the time. all sorts of news anchors and reporters go on sunday talk shows and offer analysis and occasionally opinion. you did it here in a way that really was rejected. what do you think the difference is? >> i'm not sure what the difference is. you know, i knew there would be some consequences. i knew there would be some ramifications. i thought maybe i'd get a reprima reprimand, maybe temporary