Topic: Campaign Advertising

2 chapters across the catalog

38: You Ain't Binary
• 24:52 - 26:54

38: You Ain't Binary

Donald Trump, Biden Crime Bill Campaign Ad

The Trump campaign released an advertisement using Joe Biden's own words regarding the 1994 Crime Bill to highlight his role in mass incarceration. The ad claims Biden's policies destroyed millions of black lives and mocks his potential memory issues. The hosts discuss how Trump is using Biden's legislative record as a primary weapon in the 2020 election cycle.

05: Life's a Pitch
• 53:21 - 56:02

05: Life's a Pitch

Media Beef and the Preservation of Political Images

Modern news networks are described as "beef networks" that thrive on continuous conflict to attract viewers and political ad spending. The hosts suggest that political teams, like Obama's, are aware of the flaws in their chosen icons but prioritize the power of the image over historical facts. This creates a reflex where supporters defend the icon regardless of evidence, further fueling the media's need for a "good fight."