4 chapters across the catalog
Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Kim Kardashian, and Election Strategy
DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz defends the House sit-in, calling the Republican refusal to vote a "cowardly act." NBC's Luke Russert highlights the cultural impact of the protest, noting that Kim Kardashian tweeted about it. The hosts argue the entire event was a calculated strategy to create campaign material for the 2016 elections.
Snowpocalypse 2016 Media Coverage, National Guard in DC
Media coverage of the 2016 East Coast blizzard is criticized for being overly dramatic while residents are seen enjoying the snow. NBC's Luke Russert is highlighted for his reporting from Washington D.C., where National Guard units were seen patrolling the streets in armored vehicles. The hosts question the necessity of a military presence for a weather event.
FBI Train Derailment Warning, Fiscal Hawkishness Narrative
The FBI issued a warning regarding the theft of "derailers" from rail facilities just days before the Philadelphia crash. Media coverage, specifically from Luke Russert, is criticized for suggesting that Republican fiscal hawkishness puts their own staffers at risk by underfunding the transit systems they use.
Luke Russert is criticized for a slip of the tongue on NBC News where he referred to the "murder" of Michael Brown before correcting himself to "killing." President Barack Obama's interruption of his vacation to address the violence in Ferguson is reviewed, specifically his comments regarding the protection of journalists and First Amendment rights. Audio from the Ferguson police line ordering protesters to disperse is played to illustrate the militarized atmosphere.
