Topic: Media Deception

3 chapters across the catalog

Gaytheist
Episode 1708

1708: Gaytheist

Zara Advertisement Controversy, Instagram Ban for Tina

A host's wife, Tina, received a five-day ban from Instagram after commenting on a Zara clothing advertisement. She accused the brand of deceptive advertising because the items featured in the paid ad were listed as out of stock upon clicking. The platform flagged her account as "not safe for the community" following the interaction.

Stump the Algo
Episode 937 40:20 - 44:16

937: Stump the Algo

ABC News Editing, Media Narrative Construction

ABC News is criticized for deceptive editing that spliced Comey's comments about Loretta Lynch's interference into a segment about Michael Flynn. This montage effectively redirected the focus of government meddling away from the Clinton campaign and toward the Trump administration's actions.

Episode 478 1:14:43 - 1:19:40

478: Cranks and Firebrands

Media Deception, Crisis Actors Claims

The discussion examines the allegation that the government utilized "crisis actors" during the Sandy Hook tragedy to build support for gun control. Anderson Cooper dismissed these claims as "beyond crazy" and criticized the idea that reporters would participate in a ruse. The hosts argue that the media's aggressive defense against these theories suggests they are protecting a specific narrative.