Topic: Jacob Frey

2 chapters across the catalog

40: Politricks
22:33 - 25:54

40: Politricks

Mayor Jacob Frey and Black Lives Matter Rhetoric

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's emotional statement on Tuesday morning is analyzed for its repeated use of the phrase "his life mattered." Moe suggests that the mayor was coached by Black Lives Matter factions overnight to include specific buzzwords. The segment notes that while the officers were fired quickly, the lack of immediate criminal charges contributed to rising tensions.

40: Politricks
25:55 - 29:23

40: Politricks

NBC News Editing and Media Mind Control

Adam Curry and Moe discuss the internal mechanics of newsrooms, comparing NBC News to Curry's experience at MTV News. They argue that editors and producers operate under a form of "mind control" or environmental bias that dictates how stories are framed. They claim the delay in charging the officers was a deliberate attempt to "ratchet up" the situation for maximum impact.