Topic: Headlines

2 chapters across the catalog

78: Hiding in the Fuzz
2:11:30 - 2:15:15

78: Hiding in the Fuzz

Propaganda vs. Facts in the Social Media Age

The hosts discuss how facts have become less important than propaganda in the age of social media and instant headlines. They note that paywalls and abbreviated information intake lead to a society that communicates primarily through screenshots and biased filters. The discussion emphasizes that both "progressive" and "conservative" institutions use the same structural tactics to influence the public.

71: Seven Shots
18:43 - 23:19

71: Seven Shots

Headline Narratives, The Symbolic Power of Seven Shots

The hosts discuss how the "seven shots" detail became a powerful media headline that overshadowed the context of the shooting. They explore the psychological impact of specific numbers in news reporting and the public's general agreement that the volume of fire seemed excessive, regardless of the legal justification for the initial shot.