3 chapters across the catalog
Despite claims of a "rape epidemic" on campuses by politicians like Kirsten Gillibrand and Hillary Clinton, Bureau of Justice statistics show the campus rape rate plunged by over 50% between 1997 and 2013. The media's role in promoting false narratives is highlighted by the Rolling Stone UVA story, which publisher Jan Wenner later glossed over as a journalistic mishap.
Barack Obama Rolling Stone Interview, Jan Wenner, Media Responsibility
President Obama sits for a final interview with Rolling Stone's Jan Wenner, conducted the day after the 2016 election. Obama blames the Democratic loss on a "failure to reach voters" and the influence of Fox News in rural areas. He expresses concern over the shift from curated journalism to social media, suggesting a need for a "common set of facts" and better media responsibility.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Toure, and Ted Nugent
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's nomination process is scrutinized, specifically the inclusion of hip-hop and disco acts like Eric B. & Rakim and Donna Summer. The hosts blame committee members like Toure for diluting the genre. They also highlight the exclusion of Ted Nugent, attributing it to the political biases of Rolling Stone founder Jan Wenner.
