Topic: Carol Costello

6 chapters across the catalog

Kinetic Kill
Episode 872 1:18:36 - 1:23:49

872: Kinetic Kill

Sally Kohn and Voter Fraud Debate on CNN

A contentious debate on CNN features Sally Kohn and a Trump supporter discussing allegations of rampant voter fraud and the findings of Project Veritas. Kohn dismisses the claims as a threat to the democratic process, while the Trump supporter cites Pew studies regarding inaccurate voter rolls. The segment culminates in Kohn shouting "Because it's not happening!" in response to claims of fraudulent rolls, which the hosts highlight as a moment of cognitive dissonance.

A.Q. in the Maghrim
Episode 742 2:45:20 - 2:47:41

742: A.Q. in the Maghrim

CDC Gun Violence Studies and Media Impasse

CNN's Carol Costello discusses the impasse regarding CDC studies on gun violence. She claims the CDC is afraid to conduct research for fear of losing congressional funding. The hosts point out a "fishy" moment where reporter Michelle Kaczynski refuses to comment on the matter while traveling with the President in Kenya.

Plague Grenade
Episode 651 1:40:36 - 1:44:06

651: Plague Grenade

Media Irony, Chemical Weapon Memes and Fox News Polls

CNN's Carol Costello notes the "irony" of an anti-war president entering a new conflict. Meanwhile, Fox News reports high public support for airstrikes in Syria. The hosts criticize the media for reintroducing the "debunked" meme that the Syrian regime used chemical weapons a year prior to justify current intervention.

28 Pages
Episode 635 32:46 - 39:58

635: 28 Pages

Carol Costello Questions Why Humans Haven't Returned to the Moon

CNN's Carol Costello interviews astronaut Chris Hadfield, asking why humans have not returned to the moon since the Apollo missions. The discussion evolves into a debate between the hosts regarding the existence of secret moon bases and the strategic military value of the lunar surface.

28 Pages
Episode 635 39:58 - 42:33

635: 28 Pages

Media Coverage of MH17 and Carol Costello's Reporting

The hosts critique the early visual reporting of the MH17 crash site on CNN, noting the repetitive use of smoke and debris footage. They mock the "entertainment" style of Carol Costello's broadcast and the immediate appearance of CIA analysts like Bob Baer.

Neuroelasticity
Episode 561 1:55:57 - 1:59:56

561: Neuroelasticity

Media Intimidation, Carol Costello, Valerie Jarrett

CNN anchor Carol Costello claimed that the Obama administration is "thin-skinned" and has used threats against journalists' jobs to prevent negative reporting. The discussion also notes Valerie Jarrett's Twitter handle, "VJ44," which some interpret as a sign of her significant influence as the "true 44th president."