Topic: Cultural Center

2 chapters across the catalog

Born This Way
Episode 963 2:13:55 - 2:17:27

963: Born This Way

Charlie Rose, New York City Centric News

A critique of Charlie Rose's "week ahead" segment on CBS highlights a heavy bias toward events occurring in New York City. The hosts point out that almost every item mentioned—from the US Open to the UN General Assembly—is located in Manhattan. They argue this reflects a narrow, provincial view of the country held by major media figures living in the New York bubble.

New World Odor
Episode 571 19:30 - 28:04

571: New World Odor

Representative Duncan Hunter, C-SPAN 9/11 Building 7 Question

Representative Duncan Hunter of California appeared on C-SPAN and dismissed a caller's question regarding a new investigation into World Trade Center Building 7. Hunter admitted he had not read the 9/11 Commission Report but deemed it adequate. During the same appearance, Hunter made controversial generalizations about Middle Eastern culture, claiming that lying is a standard part of their negotiation tactics.