6 chapters across the catalog
CNN's Jake Tapper delivers a monologue on the history of American political violence, citing the shootings of Gabby Giffords and Steve Scalise, as well as the attack on Paul Pelosi. Tapper calls for an end to the "rhetoric of dehumanization." The hosts interpret Tapper's comments as a subtle way of blaming Trump's own rhetoric for the attack against him.
The hosts discuss Mark Kelly's role in the gun control movement following the shooting of his wife, Gabby Giffords. They predict Kelly will eventually take her spot in politics, noting his adherence to administration talking points.
Mark Kelly, Gabby Giffords, and Background Check Staging
Captain Mark Kelly and his wife, former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, are criticized for their roles as activists for gun control. The hosts describe a televised segment where Kelly buys a gun to demonstrate the ease of the process as "staged" and "bad acting." They argue that Kelly is using his wife's injury to push a political agenda involving universal background checks.
Gabby Giffords Testimony, Gun Control and Drug Legalization
The public testimony of former Representative Gabby Giffords is scrutinized for its scripted nature and emotional delivery during the national gun control debate. The argument is made that focusing on gun legislation ignores the underlying issues of gang violence and the failed war on drugs. Legalizing drugs is proposed as a more effective method for reducing neighborhood violence and lowering high recidivism rates in the prison system.
Gabby Giffords 2012 Prediction, ABC Interview Special
The hosts revisit a prediction that Gabby Giffords will be the real Democratic candidate for 2012 if Obama steps down. They point to an upcoming exclusive ABC interview with Diane Sawyer as evidence that the "Ministry of Truth" is ramping up her public profile. The segment also critiques a profile of Giffords' recovery in "The Daily" iPad app.
Domestic Terrorism Plots, Media Fear Mongering
The segment critiques the media's use of recent domestic incidents—including the Tucson shooting and various bomb plots—to stoke fear of "lone wolf" terrorists. The hosts argue that these events are used to justify crackdowns on patriotic or anti-government sentiment.
