2 chapters across the catalog
MSNBC host Brian Williams and New York Times editorial board member Mara Gay face widespread ridicule for validating a tweet claiming Michael Bloomberg could have given every American $1 million with his $500 million ad budget. The actual math results in roughly $1.50 per person, representing a million-fold error. The segment is cited as an example of the lack of basic fact-checking and "sniff tests" within elite media circles.
New York Times Editorial Board and Russia Obsession
A clip featuring Mara Gay of the New York Times editorial board reveals concerns that the North Korea summit is distracting the public from the Russia investigation. The hosts mock the idea that the editorial board is trying to "guide the news cycle" rather than report it. They briefly reference a famous Mika Brzezinski quote about the media's role in controlling what people think.
