Episode 593 • • 6:19 - 12:34
593: Abundance of Caution
Ukraine Protests and CBS News Coverage of Kiev Unrest
The discussion shifts to the violent protests in Kiev, Ukraine, which the hosts refer to as "Kiev burns." They play a CBS News report featuring Holly Williams and Major Garrett detailing the standoff between protesters and President Viktor Yanukovych. The report highlights the geopolitical tug-of-law between Russia and the European Union, while the hosts critique the mainstream media's framing of the conflict.