Topic: Martin Bashir

10 chapters across the catalog

Going Bananas
Episode 1297 7:24 - 12:09

1297: Going Bananas

Prince William Responds to Princess Diana BBC Interview Investigation

Prince William has welcomed an independent investigation into how journalist Martin Bashir secured the 1995 interview with Princess Diana. Allegations suggest Bashir used forged bank statements to deceive the Princess, while the hosts speculate on the timing of the story in relation to Prince Charles's standing.

Pupil Progression Plan
Episode 663 2:36:49 - 2:39:15

663: Pupil Progression Plan

Sarah Palin Alaska Brawl and Media Glee

CNN reports with apparent "glee" on a massive brawl in Anchorage, Alaska, involving Sarah Palin's family. The hosts criticize the media's preoccupation with mocking the Palins and compare it to Martin Bashir's past "bullying" comments about the former governor. They argue that finding humor in women being physically assaulted is a disturbing trend in partisan media.

New World Odor
Episode 571 10:52 - 19:29

571: New World Odor

Martin Bashir Resignation, Sarah Palin Slavery Analogy

MSNBC host Martin Bashir resigned following a controversial segment where he suggested someone should defecate in Sarah Palin's mouth as a "dose of discipline." Bashir's comments were a reaction to Palin comparing the U.S. national debt to China to "slavery." The segment included graphic historical accounts from the diary of Jamaican slave overseer Thomas Thistlewood.

Techno Boondoggle
Episode 521 1:28:01 - 1:31:13

521: Techno Boondoggle

Edward Snowden Epilepsy Claim, Ecuador Asylum Theory

Martin Bashir reports that Edward Snowden told his supervisors he needed leave for epilepsy treatment before fleeing to Hong Kong. A theory is proposed that Snowden is being funneled toward Ecuador to potentially compromise or "neutralize" Julian Assange, who is also seeking asylum from the Ecuadorian government.

Freemium Reporter
Episode 519 2:44:15 - 2:48:44

519: Freemium Reporter

Martin Bashir and Republican "Lexicon" Attacks

MSNBC's Martin Bashir is criticized for a segment where he links Republican focus on the IRS scandal to historical racial dog-whistles. Bashir references Lee Atwater's 1981 comments on abstract political language. The hosts dismiss Bashir as a "bad actor" and recall his controversial history as an entertainment reporter involved in the Michael Jackson case.

Chubby Hitler
Episode 517 10:32 - 14:47

517: Chubby Hitler

Media Shield Law, National Security Provisions and MSNBC Analysis

The Obama administration's push for a media shield law follows investigations into the Associated Press and Fox News reporters. Critics argue that such a law is redundant because the First Amendment already serves as a shield, and new legislation would likely include national security exceptions that render it ineffective for whistleblowers. Analysis of MSNBC coverage featuring Martin Bashir and Crystal Ball suggests a partisan defense of the administration's transparency record.

DeDe Dinah
Episode 509 24:23 - 26:56

509: DeDe Dinah

Martin Bashir, MSNBC Attack on Alternative Media

MSNBC host Martin Bashir and guests from the Huffington Post are criticized for their segment attacking Alex Jones and the "toxic combination" of anti-government sentiment. The hosts defend the skepticism of the public, citing historical events like Waco and Ruby Ridge as legitimate reasons for distrusting federal institutions.

Lonely Crazies
Episode 508 43:41 - 48:36

508: Lonely Crazies

Airport Armageddon, FAA Sequestration Script

The "Airport Armageddon" narrative regarding FAA furloughs and sequestration is analyzed as a coordinated media script. Despite warnings of massive flight delays, the hosts argue that the delays were largely weather-related and that the Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013 was a bipartisan effort to resolve a manufactured crisis. MSNBC's Martin Bashir is criticized for his aggressive rhetoric toward Congress during the debate.

The Great Daylight Savings Time Conspiracy or 100% Yanni-Free
Episode 78 52:19 - 55:38

78: The Great Daylight Savings Time Conspiracy or 100% Yanni-Free

Restaurant Trends, Sexting Legal Consequences

"Breastaurant" chains like Bone Daddy's and Twin Peaks are reportedly thriving in the economic downturn, often moving into vacated Ruby Tuesday locations. The discussion shifts to "sexting," where teenagers are facing child pornography charges for sharing lewd photos. The legal system's harsh treatment of minors for these digital interactions is highlighted.