3 chapters across the catalog
Donald Trump 21-Year Claim, Somalia Bombing Distraction
The hosts analyze Donald Trump's repeated claim that the U.S. has been in Afghanistan for 21.5 years, suggesting he is hinting that the conflict began before the 9/11 attacks. They also note that current media focus on Afghanistan is distracting from other stories, such as U.S. bombings in Somalia and the Hunter Biden laptop.
Mainstream Media Movie Tie-ins and Distraction of the Week
The New York Times and other mainstream outlets are accused of running "alien" stories to promote the film "Cowboys & Aliens." Similarly, George Clooney's upcoming film "The Ides of March" is linked to his presidential-style public image. The segment concludes with the "Distraction of the Week" jingle performed by children.
Pentagon Shooting, John Patrick Bedell Media Narrative
The media coverage of John Patrick Bedell, the man who opened fire at the Pentagon, is analyzed as a "distraction of the week." Reports from the Wall Street Journal and Fox News are criticized for emphasizing Bedell's marijuana use and "9/11 truther" status while allegedly scrubbing his primary motivation. The hosts argue the media is using the event to demonize government skeptics and anti-marijuana legislation.
