Topic: Election Coverage

A retrospective look at the 2015 election cycle recalls the Huffington Post's decision to cover Donald Trump's campaign in the "Entertainment" section rather than "Politics." Ryan Grim, then the Washington bureau chief, argued Trump was not a serious candidate. This strategy is cited as a major media miscalculation that failed to recognize the political movement behind the candidate.

A retrospective look at 2015 audio clips highlights early skepticism regarding Donald Trump's presidential aspirations. The segments recall how the Huffington Post relegated Trump news to its entertainment section and how pundits predicted a Jeb Bush victory. The hosts reflect on the accuracy of their past political analysis compared to mainstream media narratives.

A compilation of mainstream media clips shows pundits preemptively dismissing the importance of the Iowa caucus in the event of a Ron Paul victory. Commentators from various networks suggest that a Paul win would "discredit" the caucus system or render it "irrelevant," highlighting a perceived media bias against the Texas congressman's candidacy.

The hosts briefly address the "CNN fail" regarding the coverage of the Iranian elections, where Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reportedly won by a 50% margin. One host expresses apathy toward the international news cycle, suggesting that the results were widely expected to be a sham.

Jesse Jackson is observed in tears during the election night coverage, leading to speculation about his thoughts on the historic moment. The BBC's coverage of the U.S. election is criticized for a lack of technical understanding regarding the electoral college and the timing of poll closures.