3 chapters across the catalog
The hosts define industry-specific terms to help new listeners understand their jargon, such as "evergreen" content. They explain that "lede" is spelled L-E-D-E in journalism to prevent the word from accidentally being printed in the final copy. Additionally, they define "ISO" as an isolated recording or standalone clip used during the show's production.
New York Media Isolation and Local News Amateurism
The discussion shifts to the perceived isolation of the New York City media market from general American thought. Dvorak criticizes the amateur production quality of local news, specifically mentioning a New York Times contributor's lack of glare-proof glasses and poor dental work. They note that New York news often ignores national syndicated content in favor of hyper-local reporting.
No Agenda Glossary Project, Isolated Incident Phrase
Adam Curry proposes the "No Agenda Glossary Project" to track how the media uses or omits specific phrases to slant stories. He notes that the term "isolated incident" has been conspicuously absent from coverage of the Tucson shooting to maintain a narrative of widespread danger.
