Topic: Media Reaction

3 chapters across the catalog

Batteries Not Included
Episode 1029 19:54 - 23:28

1029: Batteries Not Included

Media Reactions to Michelle Wolf's Personal Attacks

The fallout from Michelle Wolf's personal attacks on Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Kellyanne Conway is discussed. While some in the media and on Twitter celebrated the "truth to power" aspect of the set, others criticized the mean-spirited nature of the jokes. The segment notes that the millennial women in the audience seemed to enjoy the performance more than the established press corps.

Throne Sniffing
Episode 883 1:10:16 - 1:13:43

883: Throne Sniffing

Media Bias, Trump's "140 Characters" Narrative

The hosts critique the media's obsession with Donald Trump's use of Twitter, noting the constant repetition of the "140 characters" phrase. They also discuss the demand from pundits that Trump show a more "visceral reaction" to white supremacy and acknowledge James Comey's role in the election outcome.

Joe Hitler
Episode 803 2:40:10 - 2:42:26

803: Joe Hitler

Facebook Reactions and Devaluation of Emotion

Facebook's rollout of "Reactions"—including Love, Haha, Wow, Sad, and Angry—is critiqued as a tool for advertisers like Chevy to exploit user sentiment. The hosts argue that these features devalue genuine human emotions by turning them into trackable data points for corporate marketing.