'Liberal Hack Tournament' returns, tourney all-stars compete with newcomers for viral glory

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One of the most viral events of the year is underway, uninterrupted by the global turmoil, as the journey to seek the greatest "liberal hack" will be determined by the public. 

The "Ruthless" podcast is rolling out Comfortably Smug's third annual "Liberal Hack Tournament," an NCAA-style contest pitting members of the media against each other in the ultimate fight to become the supreme hack.  

The bracket, first obtained by Fox News Digital, shows a competition dominated by CNN and MSNBC stars with several surprising newcomers, including from the comedy world. 

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Once again, Twitter users will vote in polls shared by "Ruthless" co-host Comfortably Smug and those with the most votes in a 24-hour period will advance to the next round. Match-ups that result in a tie will compete in a sudden-death run-off. 

"It's the most highly anticipated tournament of its kind, and we're confident the pageantry and participation in this year's installment will top last year's million-vote spectacle," a spokesman for "Ruthless" told Fox News Digital. 

A play-in round will commence on Tuesday and the first round of the tournament will be held Thursday. 

The official bracket of the 2022 "Liberal Hack Tournament" first obtained by Fox News Digital.

Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin, who shattered the glass ceiling as the first woman to win #HackMadness in 2021, returns as the top seed defending champion in the Liberal Activist division of the tournament. CNN media correspondent Brian Stelter, who was crowned the first-ever winner