2 chapters across the catalog
Greg Gianforte Body Slam, Media Hostility Narrative
The media narrative surrounding Montana Republican Greg Gianforte's "body slam" of reporter Ben Jacobs has focused on blaming President Trump's rhetoric for creating a culture of hostility toward the press. Critics point out that networks like CBS News edited audio clips of Gianforte's apology to manipulate the public's perception of the event.
Greg Gianforte, Guardian Reporter Body Slam, and Media Sensationalism
During a special election in Montana, candidate Greg Gianforte was accused of "body slamming" Guardian reporter Ben Jacobs after being asked about the CBO score for the healthcare bill. The hosts discuss the lack of video evidence and suggest the term "body slam" is a sensationalized description of a physical altercation. They compare the incident to previous claims of violence against journalists by the Trump campaign.
