Topic: Eric Wemple

Investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson discusses her book "Smear" and her experiences with editorial interference at CBS News. She alleges that the network would pre-determine the conclusions of stories and the specific quotes needed from interviewees. The hosts use her testimony to explain why modern news packages often feature clips that do not actually support the reporter's assertions.

Tucker Carlson interviewed Eric Wemple of The Washington Post regarding the paper's inclusion of paid propaganda inserts from the Russian and Chinese governments. Wemple defended the practice as "native advertising," suggesting that readers can easily distinguish it from standard journalism.