2 chapters across the catalog
A review of the show in News Geek describes the hosts as cynical and elitist gentlemen who despise the media, government, and large corporations. The review highlights their "agnostic moral code" and sense of duty in spreading news as they see it. The hosts reflect on this characterization and the idea of the show functioning as an organized religion for its audience.
A significant disconnect is identified between the "elitist media" on the East and West Coasts and the cultural reality of Middle America, exemplified by NASCAR and country music. Sarah Palin's plain language and "Midwestern" mannerisms are seen as tapping into the same populist energy that drives high ratings for reality TV and Jerry Springer. The media's failure to understand these demographics is framed as a long-standing blind spot.
