Topic: Fashion Journalism

The performance of Savannah Guthrie during the NBC town hall is criticized, with specific focus on her "ugly" high-heeled clogs and perceived hysterical tone. There is speculation that NBC executives chose Guthrie for the difficult assignment because she was considered more dispensable than senior journalists like Lester Holt or Brian Williams. The segment also notes a woman in the audience behind Trump who gained social media attention for nodding in agreement throughout the event.

The hosts highlight Dr. Deborah Birx's role as the White House COVID-19 response coordinator, noting her focus on therapeutics and future vaccine cycles. They criticize a Washington Post profile that focused on her attire and scarves rather than her medical expertise, labeling the coverage as misogynistic compared to the treatment of other politicians.

A discussion focuses on the changing appearance of New York Times reporters, contrasting the "buttoned-down" style of past journalists like Andrew Ross Sorkin with the perceived "sloppy" appearance of newer staff members.