9 chapters across the catalog
Former Senator Claire McCaskill appears on MSNBC comparing Donald Trump to historical dictators like Mussolini and Hitler. She argues that Trump is more dangerous because he lacks a coherent philosophy beyond self-promotion. The segment critiques the continued use of "vermin" and "dictator" terminology in legacy media.
Claire McCaskill, Russian Phishing Allegations, Media Coverage Disparity
Reports from The Daily Beast and NPR allege that Russian hackers targeted Senator Claire McCaskill’s staff with a spear-phishing campaign involving forged Microsoft Exchange password resets. Critics argue the media is over-emphasizing these common cyber threats while ignoring other international issues like the situation in Yemen. The timing of the report is questioned relative to McCaskill's competitive re-election race in Missouri.
Congresswoman Jackie Speier and Senator Claire McCaskill share personal accounts of sexual harassment within the federal government. Statistics indicate that 40% of female congressional staffers view harassment as a major problem, prompting calls for mandatory training and reform of the complaint process.
Dr. Oz Senate Testimony, Green Coffee Bean Scam
Dr. Mehmet Oz testified before a Senate committee regarding his promotion of "miracle" weight loss supplements like green coffee bean extract. Senator Claire McCaskill reamed Dr. Oz for using his "megaphone" to promote products with little to no scientific backing. Dr. Oz defended his statements, though he admitted the products would not pass FDA muster as pharmaceutical drugs.
Gwen Ifill and Claire McCaskill Campaign Strategy
PBS journalist Gwen Ifill is criticized for a report on Missouri politician Todd Akin and his controversial comments on "legitimate rape." The hosts argue that Ifill failed to mention that Senator Claire McCaskill, Akin's opponent, was strategically encouraging Akin to stay in the race because he was an easier candidate to defeat. This omission is cited as evidence of bias in public broadcasting.
Robocall Investigation, Rachel from Cardholder Services
Senator Claire McCaskill leads a C-SPAN investigation into fraudulent robocalls, specifically the "Rachel from Cardholder Services" scam. The hosts discuss the mechanics of these calls, which aim to defraud consumers of financial information, and the frustration of being on telemarketing lists.
Gwen Ifill PBS Report on Todd Akin and Claire McCaskill
A PBS NewsHour report by Gwen Ifill regarding Todd Akin's "legitimate rape" comments is criticized for failing to mention that Senator Claire McCaskill is Akin's direct political opponent. Critics argue that McCaskill's encouragement of Akin's candidacy was a strategic move that the report ignored. The segment is cited as an example of subtle media bias in taxpayer-funded broadcasting.
Afghanistan Banking, Missing Billions and the American Dream
Wolf Blitzer and CNN report on billions of US taxpayer dollars missing in Afghanistan due to a lack of oversight in the banking system. Senator Claire McCaskill notes that lessons from "pallets of cash" in Iraq have not been learned. The hosts contrast these missing billions with President Obama's rhetoric about the "American Dream" of just getting by.
During a Senate hearing, Senator Claire McCaskill coined the term "Love Pats" to describe TSA pat-downs, expressing her preference for scanners over physical searches. Senator Jay Rockefeller also appeared briefly before leaving to attend to healthcare legislation. McCaskill further praised the Department of Homeland Security for its handling of the H1N1 virus, a claim the hosts find absurd given the agency's primary focus on security.
