Topic: Huffington Post

A retrospective look at the 2015 election cycle recalls the Huffington Post's decision to cover Donald Trump's campaign in the "Entertainment" section rather than "Politics." Ryan Grim, then the Washington bureau chief, argued Trump was not a serious candidate. This strategy is cited as a major media miscalculation that failed to recognize the political movement behind the candidate.

HuffPost reporter S.V. Dáte asked President Trump if he "regrets all the lying" he has done to the American people during a White House briefing. Trump ignored the question and moved to another reporter, a moment Dáte later celebrated in a self-congratulatory montage. The hosts mock the reporter's "end zone dance" and the Huffington Post's business model of using unpaid contributors.

An investigation into $5 billion in aid sent to Ukraine since 1992 reveals significant funding directed toward non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for "civic engagement" and "investigative journalism." Concerns are raised regarding the lack of transparency in OMB memos and the role of USAID in funding groups that influence foreign electoral processes. The narrative suggests these funds are often used to install preferred political regimes under the guise of promoting democracy.

The Wall Street Journal reports that Verizon is struggling to monetize its digital media acquisitions, including AOL and Huffington Post. The hosts argue that traditional advertising models are failing online and that forced subscription models are unlikely to succeed. They contrast these failures with their own voluntary donation model, which relies on direct listener support rather than corporate ad revenue.

A retrospective look at 2015 audio clips highlights early skepticism regarding Donald Trump's presidential aspirations. The segments recall how the Huffington Post relegated Trump news to its entertainment section and how pundits predicted a Jeb Bush victory. The hosts reflect on the accuracy of their past political analysis compared to mainstream media narratives.

The Huffington Post reports that Kimberly Guilfoyle's departure from Fox News was not voluntary but followed a human resources investigation into alleged inappropriate behavior. Allegations include abusive treatment of hair and makeup staff and the sharing of inappropriate images in the workplace. Guilfoyle has since joined a pro-Trump super PAC and is romantically linked to Donald Trump Jr.

The Huffington Post criticized an animated cartoon on the New York Times website that depicted Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin as gay lovers. The critique suggests that using homosexuality as a tool for mockery is homophobic and inconsistent with social justice values. The imagery is described as tasteless and insulting to the diplomatic efforts of world leaders.

The hosts deconstruct Richard Engel's reporting from Seoul, which claimed South Korea was "blindsided" by the suspension of military war games. By comparing Engel's claims to official statements from the South Korean Blue House and USFK spokespeople, the hosts argue the "outrage" was manufactured by the media. They suggest Engel's reporting is influenced by his perceived ties to the intelligence community.

Media outlets like the Huffington Post and commentators on CNN are expanding the definition of white supremacy to include the "notion of the preservation of white culture." This shift in language has led to claims that white athletes who stand for the anthem are supporting white supremacy. Critics argue that the constant changing of word meanings in the media is disturbing and stifles honest discourse.

The Organization for Action (OFA) is criticized for its aggressive and repetitive email solicitations for donations to "stop Trump." Meanwhile, a controversial Huffington Post article by Jason Fuller, which called for the execution of Donald Trump for treason, is discussed. Although the article was removed from the site, it continues to circulate on platforms like Medium, reflecting extreme political polarization.

The failure of "data science" and predictive modeling, exemplified by Nate Silver and the New York Times "meter," is discussed. The hosts highlight the Huffington Post's decision to categorize Trump's campaign as "entertainment" for months. They conclude that the mainstream media was the biggest loser of the election for trying to influence the outcome rather than report on it.

Fashion designer Adrienne Wu argues in a Huffington Post interview that the LGBT acronym is outdated and should be replaced by "LGBTQQIAAP." The new acronym is intended to include gender non-conforming and non-binary individuals who have historically been left out of the discussion.

A Huffington Post video on cultural appropriation sparks a debate on the line between appreciation and theft. The discussion covers examples ranging from Native American headdresses to Phil Spector's appropriation of classical riffs from Rimsky-Korsakov and Beethoven for his "Wall of Sound."

The Huffington Post argues that cultural appropriation occurs when a privileged culture "borrows" from a marginalized one, specifically citing white celebrities wearing cornrows. The hosts critique this stance, pointing out perceived inconsistencies, such as Beyonce wearing blonde wigs.

A crisis management expert's article in the Huffington Post suggests that Donald Trump's success stems from low public expectations. The theory compares this to the automotive industry, where Toyota suffered more from safety scandals than General Motors because consumers held higher expectations for Toyota's brand quality.

Black Lives Matter activists in Minnesota shut down sections of the Minneapolis airport and the Mall of America to protest police brutality. The hosts question why "rising Islamophobia" was included in the protest's stated goals. They speculate on a potential merger between the Black Lives Matter movement and Islamic advocacy groups, possibly involving the Nation of Islam.

The hosts deconstruct a Huffington Post video featuring Ziba Bley and Emma Gray discussing "white feminism" and "intersectionality." They mock the use of terms like "cisgender" and "checking privilege," arguing that the video promotes racial division and unfairly attacks white women for not centering their activism on police brutality and the wage gap for women of color.

The American Public Health Association (APHA) is promoting a campaign to treat gun violence as a public health issue, similar to automobile safety or smoking. The organization utilizes data from ShootingTracker.com, a crowdsourced wiki, to claim that mass shootings occur nearly every day in the United States. Critics point out that the site's definition of "mass shooting" differs from official FBI statistics, leading to potentially misleading public health data.

Mika Brzezinski of Morning Joe confronts Huffington Post editor Ryan Grim over the site's decision to cover Donald Trump in the entertainment section rather than politics. The critique points out the inconsistency in this policy by citing the site's past political coverage of celebrities like Al Franken and Ashley Judd.

A viral video featuring a young girl singing a folk song critical of Donald Trump is mocked for its poor musical quality and "flat" vocals. The song, which suggests it is time for Trump to leave the race and mentions Melania Trump, was reportedly promoted on the Huffington Post.