8 chapters across the catalog
Joseph Bolanos suffered two strokes following the stress of his FBI raid and the subsequent media humiliation. He notes that an NBC camera crew was present during his arrest, led by a journalist whose partner was a former FBI spokesman. The hosts argue this illustrates the "linkage" between the FBI and major media outlets, comparing it to the government's leverage over Mark Zuckerberg and other tech leaders through Section 230 and antitrust threats.
Radio hosts Clay Travis and Buck Sexton critique Lieutenant Michael Byrd's NBC News interview, where he claimed he showed "tremendous courage" in shooting Ashli Babbitt. They argue that if a white officer had made similar comments after shooting an unarmed black protester, there would be mass rioting. The hosts point out the "outrageous" politics involved in providing Byrd with a favorable media platform while he remained unnamed for months.
An NBC News timeline of the January 6th Capitol events is analyzed, with the hosts criticizing the media's use of dramatic music and selective editing to imply "vengeance." They highlight the significant Asian American presence at the rally, which they claim is ignored by mainstream media because it complicates the racial narrative. The discussion explores how Asian Americans are being shifted into the "whiteness" category by institutions like Yale Law School.
An NBC report by Lee Cowan emphasizes the "improbable journey" of Obama, focusing on his white Kansas mother and absent African father. This narrative is described as a calculated effort to make Obama relatable to both Black males and white single mothers. Contrasting facts are mentioned, including Obama’s distant kinship to Dick Cheney and his lack of direct slave ancestry.
A timeline of the May 25, 2020, death of George Floyd is presented, detailing the police response to a counterfeit $20 bill and Officer Derek Chauvin's use of a knee restraint. The segment references other racially charged events including the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. Moe introduces a specific "trigger warning" audio element to alert listeners to potentially traumatic content.
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.
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.
NBC News reports the arrest of Derek Chauvin on third-degree murder and manslaughter charges. The hosts critique the "boring" and "hack job" delivery of the news script, noting the persistent use of the terms "demonstrations" and "protests" even as cities burned and businesses were destroyed.
