Topic: Knife Attacks

Andreas Holstein, the mayor of Altena, Germany, was stabbed in a neck at a food stall by a man criticizing his pro-refugee policies. The attacker, a German citizen, reportedly asked the mayor about feeding refugees while locals were "starving." Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed horror at the attack, which the hosts cite as evidence of growing public resentment toward immigration policies in Europe.

Recent knife attacks in Brussels and London were reported with specific linguistic framing by major networks. In Brussels, a suspect was shot after attacking soldiers while allegedly shouting "God is great," a translation of "Allahu Akbar" that critics argue sanitizes the religious context. In London, a man with a knife was detained outside Buckingham Palace, an incident that was heavily emphasized despite the Queen's absence from the residence.

RT reports on an incident where two Dutch journalists were attacked by knife-wielding migrants while filming in the Calais camp. Photographer Quynh Votan describes the sudden nature of the assault. The hosts discuss the chaotic environment of the camp as French authorities begin partial evacuations of the zone.

A comparison is made between American shootings and a recent incident in China where 22 children were slashed at an elementary school. The segment introduces Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Lisa Van Susteren, whom the hosts identify as a CIA consultant. They argue that the media focus is shifting from gun control to the pharmaceutical industry and mental health surveillance.