3 chapters across the catalog
Laura Ling and Euna Lee, North Korea Captivity Story
Journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee are criticized for their media appearances following their release from North Korean captivity. The hosts mock a report claiming the women had to eat their notes and destroy tapes to protect their sources. There is skepticism regarding the timing of their media tour, with suggestions that it is coordinated with television "sweeps week."
Laura Ling and Euna Lee, North Korea Captivity
Current TV journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee returned to the United States after being detained for 140 days in North Korea for crossing the border. The hosts suggest the incident was a publicity stunt orchestrated to boost Current TV's ratings following a failed IPO. Speculation is raised regarding future book deals, movies, and potential awards stemming from their captivity.
North Korea Journalist Release, Bill Clinton and Al Gore
Two American journalists from Current TV, Euna Lee and Laura Ling, were released from North Korea following a visit by former President Bill Clinton. The segment characterizes the journalists' actions as a reckless attempt to generate a story for Al Gore's struggling media company. The public statements made by the journalists upon their return are mocked for their focus on "positive energy" and "vibes" rather than the geopolitical reality of their capture.
