Topic: Character Assassination

The media is accused of using unflattering lighting and edited photos to make Kellyanne Conway appear older and less professional. This is described as a deliberate tactic of character assassination used against figures who have defected from the journalistic establishment.

NBC News reporter Katie Tur reported on the increasing tension and violence at Trump rallies, challenging the campaign's narrative that incidents are isolated. Internal campaign sources allegedly described Corey Lewandowski as a "ticking time bomb," leading to claims of media-driven character assassination.

The hosts analyze mainstream media coverage of the Huma Abedin story, criticizing Chris Matthews and Anderson Cooper for dismissing the allegations as "conspiracy theories" and "McCarthyism." They argue that the media is performing character assassination on Michelle Bachmann rather than addressing the factual claims in her 16-page letter.

Senator John McCain delivered a speech on the Senate floor defending Huma Abedin and condemning the attacks on her character. Adam Curry criticizes McCain for defending a State Department staffer while failing to support his fellow Republican, Michelle Bachmann. The hosts suggest McCain's defense is part of a broader political establishment effort to protect Saudi interests.

A heated debate on BBC Newsnight between ClimateDepot's Mark Morano and Professor Andrew Watson is reviewed. Watson, whose emails were involved in the ClimateGate leak, accuses skeptics of character assassination. The segment ends with Watson being caught on a hot mic calling Morano an "asshole" after the interview concludes.