Topic: Kate Snow

2 chapters across the catalog

Putin Popularity Poll
Episode 864 14:36 - 16:35

864: Putin Popularity Poll

Howard Dean Cocaine Allegations, Trump Sniffles

Former DNC Chairman Howard Dean suggested on Twitter and MSNBC that Donald Trump's frequent sniffling during the debate indicated cocaine use. Dean cited "pressured speech" and "grandiosity" as symptoms, though media commentators noted the hypocrisy, suggesting a Trump surrogate would be vilified for making similar medical claims about Clinton.

Axe Man
Episode 723 2:48:46 - 2:52:27

723: Axe Man

Genetic Testing and Color Genomics Marketing

NBC's Kate Snow reports on a woman who underwent a double mastectomy after a $249 DNA test from Color Genomics revealed a BRCA1 mutation. The segment questions the "Wild West" nature of the growing genetic testing industry and the role of "unpaid advisors" in promoting these services. Critics worry that testing without a family history of cancer may lead to unnecessary and extreme medical procedures based on statistical likelihoods.