Topic: News Cycle

2 chapters across the catalog

83: Sources and Methods
• 12:58 - 15:12

83: Sources and Methods

Media Coverage Disparities and the Roe v. Wade Distraction

The indictment of Andrew Gillum received relatively little mainstream media attention, appearing to be overshadowed by the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision. This lack of coverage is compared to how COVID-19 previously dominated the news cycle, potentially allowing significant political developments to pass without public scrutiny. Questions are raised regarding why the Department of Justice is pursuing Gillum now after years of perceived protection.

37: A Shell Game
• 0:02 - 1:31

37: A Shell Game

Saturday Cycle Return and 1619 Project Introduction

The hosts return to their Saturday recording cycle for episode 37, noting the short five-day gap since the previous release. They briefly discuss the weather in Texas before introducing the main subject of the day, the New York Times 1619 Project. One host explains his preference for letting major media narratives play out for a year before analyzing them to see the full story.