Topic: Hurricane Coverage

A trend is noted in broadcast journalism where female reporters are increasingly sent into the center of storms to be buffeted by high winds for live shots. The hosts question the logic and safety of these reports, noting that while the public is told to "hunker down" and shelter in place, reporters remain exposed on camera. They suggest that such segments could easily be faked using green screens.

The Republican National Convention was largely overshadowed by media coverage of Hurricane Gustav, which some characterize as a "media dud." Beyond politics and Sarah Palin's debut, news cycles are focusing on a looming food crisis and shortages of specific items like fruit at big-box grocers. Agricultural states like California remain less affected by these immediate supply issues.