6 chapters across the catalog
Crying MSNBC Reporter, Food Bank Lines, California Shutdown Failure
MSNBC reporter Gotti Schwartz was seen in tears during a report on massive food bank lines in Los Angeles. Critics argue that while the hunger crisis is real, the media fails to blame the politicians like Gavin Newsom whose lockdown policies destroyed the jobs of the people now waiting in those lines.
The FAA proposed new rules requiring "virtual license plates" or remote identification for most drones in US airspace. While presented as a safety measure for future delivery fleets from companies like Amazon and Google, the hosts dismiss the idea of large-scale drone delivery as an investor-focused fantasy that faces insurmountable safety and societal hurdles.
Anthony Scaramucci on Ted Cruz and The Hunt & Fish Club
Anthony Scaramucci comments on the complex relationship between Donald Trump and Ted Cruz, attributing their reconciliation to political survival and the need to keep Texas red. He also discusses his Manhattan restaurant, The Hunt & Fish Club, which he named as a tongue-in-cheek reference to a social club associated with John Gotti. Scaramucci notes that he made the chef a co-owner to ensure the restaurant's success.
Border Policy and Media Coverage of Family Separations
The Trump administration's "zero tolerance" immigration policy is analyzed following NBC News reports on family separations at the southern border. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is criticized for using Romans 13 from the Bible to justify the enforcement of laws leading to child detention. The reporting highlights the use of former retail spaces like Walmart to house minors and the separation of siblings based on gender.
Hollywood Cancellations, John Travolta and Netflix Firing
The film industry saw immediate fallout from the "Me Too" movement, including the pulling of John Travolta’s Gotti biopic from its release schedule. Netflix fired actor Danny Masterson from The Ranch following rape allegations, and the Met Opera suspended conductor James Levine. These actions suggest a shift where studios are unwilling to risk public backlash or protests associated with accused figures.
Hollywood Whackers and the Gaga vs. Bieber Debate
The "Extra! Extra!" segment covers Charlie Sheen's health crisis and John Travolta's upcoming role as mob boss John Gotti. The hosts also mock an HLN segment titled "Gaga vs. Bieber," which debated who is the bigger star based on Facebook fans. They argue that such trivial celebrity news prevents Americans from taking to the streets like protesters in Egypt.
