Topic: Hit Piece

Michaela Peterson released a video defending her father, Jordan Peterson, against a "hit piece" in the Sunday Times. The article allegedly claimed that the clinical psychologist has schizophrenia, which Michaela denies. The hosts note that Michaela has become a prominent figure in her own right, often critiqued for her YouTube presence and unconventional health advice.

The New York Times published a lengthy article about conservative commentator Tomi Lahren following her interview with Trevor Noah. The hosts characterize the piece as a "hit piece" designed to link Lahren to white nationalism and the alt-right through innuendo. They highlight Lahren's massive social media following as a primary reason for the mainstream media's hostility.

Representative Michele Bachmann was interviewed by George Stephanopoulos, who produced a copy of President Obama's birth certificate during the segment. Bachmann remained calm, suggesting the document should "settle it," which appeared to neutralize Stephanopoulos's attempt at a "hit piece." Speculation arose that Bachmann may have been tipped off about the document reveal prior to the interview.

John C. Dvorak deconstructs the specific rhetorical techniques used by writer Carl Taro Greenfield in the Time Magazine profile of Jenny McCarthy. He identifies "poisoning the well" through descriptors like "corn-fed cute" and "foul-mouthed." Dvorak also highlights the inclusion of Dr. Paul Offit, characterizing him as a pharmaceutical industry "stooge" for Merck who lacks objectivity in the vaccine debate.