Topic: News Networks

2 chapters across the catalog

68: Lizard Lounge
• 31:18 - 34:52

68: Lizard Lounge

Department of Education Handbook and Abolitionist Teaching Network

Dr. Carol Swain, a former Princeton professor, discusses a Department of Education handbook for reopening schools that included a link to the "Abolitionist Teaching Network." While the Biden administration claimed the inclusion was an error, Swain argues it reflects a deliberate alignment with radical activist groups. The hosts investigate the network's goals, which include sending white teachers to "anti-racist therapy."

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."