4 chapters across the catalog
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack, Media Narrative Analysis
A man drove a vehicle into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing five people and injuring 200. Initial media reports from PBS and the BBC characterized the suspect as a "far-right" sympathizer or an atheist ex-Muslim motivated by the treatment of refugees. The hosts criticize BBC correspondent Helena Humphrey for her framing of the event.
New Jersey Health Department, Pediatric Vaccine Advertisements
The New Jersey Health Department released a holiday-themed advertisement featuring a child asking Santa Claus for a COVID-19 vaccine instead of toys. This marketing effort is criticized as an exploitation of children to help pharmaceutical companies secure liability shields.
Berlin Christmas Market Attack and Left-Behind IDs
The truck attack on a Berlin Christmas market is reviewed, focusing on the "annoying trend" of perpetrators leaving their identification behind. The hosts compare the discovery of Anas Amri's ID to the passports found after 9/11 and the Paris attacks. They question why German authorities released Amri multiple times despite his known links to ISIS.
European Travel Warnings, Holiday Terror Threats, RT Mapping
The U.S. State Department issues travel warnings for Europe during the holiday season, citing credible threats of terror attacks at Christmas markets. RT reports on the warnings, noting that the U.S. considers countries like Morocco and Egypt safer for travel than the UK or France.
