Episode 978 • • 8:37 - 12:28
978: House of Trolls
CNN Coverage of Manhattan Truck Attack Translation Controversy
CNN faced criticism for translating the phrase "Allah Akbar" as "God is great" during reports on the Manhattan truck attack. Critics argue that the network is intentionally sanitizing the suspect's language to avoid discussing radicalization. Reporter Shimon Prokupecz provided details on the Home Depot rental truck used in the incident but avoided specific labels regarding the suspect's motivations.