Topic: Media Matters

3 chapters across the catalog

90: Micro Mockingbird
31:52 - 35:37

90: Micro Mockingbird

Media Revenue Realities, Crowder's $50 Million Valuation

The revelation that Steven Crowder was offered $50 million shocked mainstream journalists at outlets like Media Matters and The Young Turks, who were unaware of the high revenue potential in "red media." The discussion compares the backlash against Crowder to the criticism Elon Musk received for his Ukraine peace proposal. It is suggested that the Daily Wire forced Owens to publicly attack Crowder to prove her loyalty to the platform.

87: Ye & They
48:54 - 51:27

87: Ye & They

Black and Jewish Relations, George Floyd Comments

The conversation explores the strained relationship between Black and Jewish communities in America. The hosts argue that the media attempts to keep these groups aligned against West by highlighting his comments on George Floyd and his "White Lives Matter" shirt. They suggest that the lack of corporate cancellation for West's "slavery is a choice" comments, compared to his recent remarks, contributes to this tension.

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.