3 chapters across the catalog
ABC News Anchor Change, David Muir Appointment
David Muir has been named the successor to Diane Sawyer as the anchor of ABC's World News Tonight. The hosts discuss the lack of diversity in evening news, noting that the major networks are now all led by white men. They also make cynical predictions regarding Muir's personal life and how it might be leveraged for network ratings in the future.
Duck Dynasty Phil Robertson Controversy as Media Diversion
The explosive media coverage of Phil Robertson's controversial interview in GQ magazine is characterized as a purposeful diversion to distract from the Target data breach. The "Duck Dynasty" star's comments regarding homosexuality and race dominated news cycles, benefiting A&E and its co-owner ABC through increased ratings and publicity.
A report from CNN featuring an eyewitness named Andrew describes an unscheduled flight landing in Bangor, Maine, due to a suspicious passenger. The hosts criticize the reporting style of CNN's Brooke Baldwin and Andrew's testimony. They reiterate their theory that the "cheeseburger" mention was a trigger for this security event.
