Topic: Ipsos

3 chapters across the catalog

Feces Thesis
Episode 1839 2:33:32 - 2:38:19

1839: Feces Thesis

NPR Propaganda and Public Opinion on NATO

An analysis of NPR's coverage of NATO suggests the network is using "mathematical tricks" and slanted reporting to bolster support for the alliance. The report featured interviews with citizens in Pennsylvania and California to gauge opinions on military spending for Ukraine. Critics argue that NPR's presentation intentionally minimizes Republican opposition to continued foreign defense subsidies.

Freedom Bracelet
Episode 1326 58:20 - 1:00:49

1326: Freedom Bracelet

South Africa Vaccine Skepticism, Excess Death Analysis

Surveys in South Africa indicate that between one-third and one-half of the population is resistant to receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. The skepticism spans various religious and traditional groups. Analysis of excess death data suggests that while more people died in 2020 than in previous years, the causes and demographics of these deaths remain a subject of intense debate.

Toxic Masculinity
Episode 834 1:09:17 - 1:13:08

834: Toxic Masculinity

Joy Behar, Donald Trump as ISIS Recruiter

Joy Behar claimed on The View that Donald Trump is the "recruiter in chief" for ISIS, suggesting his rhetoric directly aids the terrorist group. The segment also addresses the claim that mass shootings increased "ipso facto" after the 2005 expiration of the Federal Assault Weapons Ban. The hosts dispute these statistics, noting changes in the definition of "mass shooting."