The hosts explore why the Guyger case became a "ratings bonanza," noting that it contains all the elements of a perfect media tragedy: race, a female police officer, and an innocent victim. They compare the news presentation to a movie trailer, suggesting that the media provides "raw meat" to both pro-police and pro-civil rights audiences to keep them engaged. Adam Curry admits that even the "casting" of a blonde officer and an attractive victim draws people into the drama.