Topic: Cherry Picking

3 chapters across the catalog

The Poke
Episode 1340 1:50:16 - 1:56:08

1340: The Poke

Lying Through Truth, Russian Malinformation Tactics

An NPR segment introduces the concept of "lying through truth" or "malinformation," where factually accurate anecdotes are used to create a "warped reality." The hosts argue this is exactly what the mainstream media did to Donald Trump for four years.

Ghost Guns
Episode 1008 2:49:18 - 2:50:58

1008: Ghost Guns

Cherry-Picking Rhetoric, Dimension B Talking Points

A compilation of news clips demonstrates the pervasive use of the term "cherry-picked" by media analysts to dismiss the Nunes memo and other unfavorable reports. The hosts argued that this linguistic trend is a coordinated effort to control the narrative within "Dimension B." The show concluded with a look ahead to Sunday's program, which will further explore the role of psychotropic drugs in recent national events.

Attack Of The Icebergs
Episode 152 35:09 - 37:58

152: Attack Of The Icebergs

Michael Mann and the Peer Review Defense

Trevor Davies and Michael Mann defend the Climatic Research Unit, asserting that the leaked emails were personal correspondence taken out of context. Mann argues that "cherry-picking" specific phrases like "trick" does not invalidate the deep level of scientific consensus regarding climate change.