3 chapters across the catalog
Following the firing of Juan Williams, conservative media has targeted NPR's Nina Totenberg for past controversial remarks regarding Jesse Helms. The hosts view this as a proxy battle between Fox News and NPR, reflecting deeper tensions over the Supreme Court and the perceived liberal bias of public radio.
Nina Totenberg Controversy, Clarence Thomas Allegations
The hosts compare the firing of Juan Williams to past controversial statements by NPR's Nina Totenberg, who once wished AIDS upon Senator Jesse Helms. They also discuss a recent Washington Post interview with Lillian McEwen, a former assistant to Clarence Thomas, who corroborated claims regarding Thomas's inappropriate workplace behavior during the Anita Hill era.
Political Civility Roundtable, Bloggers and Wise Guys
A government roundtable discussion regarding the decline of civility in politics blames the influence of bloggers and "wise guys." The hosts reject this narrative, pointing out that historical political discourse in the 1800s was significantly more violent and confrontational. The segment criticizes the self-importance of political officials and the establishment of "free speech zones."
