2 chapters across the catalog
Donald Trump utilizes derogatory nicknames like "Minnie Mike" and "No Boxes" to attack Michael Bloomberg's physical stature and debate performance. Trump highlights Bloomberg's $500 million campaign expenditure in relation to his relatively low polling numbers compared to Bernie Sanders. The hosts observe that the 2020 election has devolved into billionaires trading insults via social media.
Analysis of Barack Obama's 2008 campaign shows that 56% of the $730 million spent went to media advertising. The hosts argue that TV networks and media properties have a financial interest in propping up competitive races to keep ad revenue flowing. This economic incentive is used to explain why candidates like Kamala Harris receive media boosts despite fluctuating poll numbers.
