Topic: Going Rogue

A personal anecdote about reading Sarah Palin's book, "Going Rogue," leads to a discussion on political tribalism and media bias. The book details Palin's frustrations with the 2008 campaign management and her "assassination" by mainstream media outlets like CBS during the Katie Couric interviews. The hosts argue that voters often reject information out of hand without reading the source material, comparing the refusal to read certain books to "virtual book burning."

Adam Curry reviews Sarah Palin's book "Going Rogue" after purchasing it at SFO airport. He describes the text as a "media assassination" in reverse, detailing Palin's perspective on small-town politics and her treatment by the press. The discussion touches on the sexism she faced during the 2008 campaign and the portrayal of events like Troopergate and her interview with Katie Couric.

Sarah Palin began a high-profile promotional tour for her book, "Going Rogue," featuring interviews with Oprah Winfrey and Barbara Walters. The Oprah interview is characterized as a skillful extraction of emotion, while the Barbara Walters segment is criticized for perceived hostility and biased editing. Despite public mockery from some demographics, the book is reported as sold out in many locations, including Walmart.