Topic: Gma

5 chapters across the catalog

Pro-Mortalist
Episode 1765 1:45:27 - 1:52:38

1765: Pro-Mortalist

Youth Stroke Increase, Mainstream Media Medical Hooks

Mainstream media outlets like GMA report a troubling rise in strokes among people under age 45, citing a 15% increase over the last decade. The reports feature stories of young women suffering from blood clots but fail to provide "surprising" reasons beyond standard risks like stress and high blood pressure. The hosts criticize these segments as "crappy mainstream media techniques" that avoid discussing recent vaccination history.

In Silico
Episode 1403 1:15:15 - 1:17:20

1403: In Silico

Michael Strahan, Blue Origin Spaceflight, Jeff Bezos

Michael Strahan is set to fly on a Jeff Bezos Blue Origin rocket. Speculation suggests the flight is a calculated media move to generate content for Good Morning America and potentially humiliate the host for entertainment.

The Learning Curve
Episode 1400 18:02 - 22:30

1400: The Learning Curve

ABC Steals and Deals, QR Code Shopping Integration

ABC's Good Morning America is noted for its increasing use of long-distance QR codes during the "Steals and Deals" segment. The branding is shifting toward "GMA Deals," effectively turning the morning news program into a home shopping platform. The hosts suggest that networks should fully embrace the shopping channel model to increase revenue and viewer engagement.

TransMoney
Episode 1380 5:26 - 7:05

1380: TransMoney

Career History of Becky Worley and Leo Laporte

The professional background of Becky Worley is reviewed, including her early days as a producer for Leo Laporte on MSNBC and TechTV. Her transition from behind the camera to an on-air role at Good Morning America is highlighted. Comparisons are made to veteran broadcasters like Diane Sawyer and Barbara Walters.

Lousy Hummus
Episode 1353 1:05:01 - 1:09:42

1353: Lousy Hummus

Airline Thrombosis Concerns, Vitamin D3 Efficacy

Airlines like Delta and American are requiring personnel to be vaccinated, raising concerns about blood clotting and thrombosis at high altitudes. On Good Morning America, Dr. Jen Ashton acknowledged data supporting Vitamin D3 as an anti-inflammatory but stated there is no official recommendation for its use against COVID-19. The hosts criticize medical professionals for prioritizing vaccines over established nutritional science.