4 chapters across the catalog
The hosts critique the "Pivot" podcast hosted by Kara Swisher and Professor Scott Galloway, characterizing it as a mouthpiece for liberal intellectual elites. They discuss the repetitive nature of mainstream media narratives and the tendency of certain podcasters to parrot New York Times talking points.
Elite vs. Working Class Perception of Donald Trump
Donald Trump's appeal is compared to "mom's home cooking" versus Hillary Clinton's "TV dinner" persona. Photos of Trump eating fast food like KFC and McDonald's on his private jet are analyzed as effective, if subtle, propaganda to connect with working-class voters. The discussion argues that media elites fail to understand the affinity many Americans feel for Trump's unpolished style.
Sarah Ferguson, 60 Minutes Australia, and Media Control
Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, is shown attempting to control a television interview on 60 Minutes Australia by demanding the deletion of footage regarding a past cash-for-access scandal. The hosts use this as an example of how "old media" elites attempt to manage their public image. The segment highlights the friction between the interviewer's questions and the Duchess's refusal to discuss topics not related to her book promotion.
Former NBC anchor Tom Brokaw criticized the annual Washington Press Corps dinner for its focus on celebrity culture and elitism. Brokaw argued that the sight of journalists posing with figures like Kim Kardashian sends a negative signal to struggling Americans in places like Wichita and Seattle. The hosts agree with Brokaw's assessment that the media has become a group of sycophants rather than protectors of public rights.
