Topic: Journalism

5 chapters across the catalog

iRobot
Episode 48 • • 31:40 - 37:52

48: iRobot

Anthropomorphism in AI Reporting and the Doomer Narrative

The hosts criticize major news outlets like NBC, Fox, and the Wall Street Journal for using anthropomorphic language when describing AI behavior. Terms like "decided," "cheated," or "rogue" are identified as misleading because they attribute human intentions to computer code. They argue that this "security drama" creates a "doomer fire" that obscures the reality of systems simply breaking in unexpected, non-intelligent ways.

Bait of Satan
Episode 19 • • 4:49 - 7:40

19: Bait of Satan

Daily Grind Devotional and Luke 4:1 Scripture

The discussion shifts to the Daily Grind, a devotional written daily for over 30 years. The author explains the discipline of writing these entries in an electronic journal to maintain spiritual focus. The specific focus of the day's writing is Luke 4:1, which describes the Holy Spirit leading Jesus into the wilderness.

Bait of Satan
Episode 19 • • 38:12 - 41:38

19: Bait of Satan

Don Lemon on White Supremacy and Entitlement

In a follow-up clip, Don Lemon attributes the backlash against him to "white supremacy" and "entitlement" within religious groups. He compares the church disruption to the tactics of the civil rights movement, claiming there are no constitutional restrictions on the timing of protests. The hosts dispute his interpretation of the First Amendment and his role as a neutral journalist.

Bait of Satan
Episode 19 • • 41:38 - 43:38

19: Bait of Satan

Freedom of the Press and Trespassing Allegations

Don Lemon defends his actions as "acts of journalism," claiming the First Amendment protects his right to chronicle protests regardless of location. The hosts counter that freedom of the press does not grant immunity from trespassing laws. They suggest Lemon is seeking to boost his ratings and validity in the podcast world following his departure from cable news.

Soup of Slop
Episode 10 • • 14:22 - 16:27

10: Soup of Slop

Censorship and Bias at the BBC LGBTQ Specialist Desk

A leaked internal memo accuses the BBC's specialist LGBTQ desk of being captured by activists promoting the Stonewall organization's viewpoint. The report alleges that reporters refuse to cover stories that raise difficult questions regarding the trans debate, leading to a "constant drip feed" of one-sided content. Because other BBC programs must draw from this specific pool of reporters for related stories, the bias reportedly affects the entire organization's output.