Topic: Media Rotation

5 chapters across the catalog

Yippy
Episode 1754 2:51:28 - 2:55:10

1754: Yippy

The "Trump Rotation" of Media Insults

A list of recurring media insults directed at Donald Trump, dubbed the "Trump Rotation," includes labels like "Russian agent," "narcissist," and "cognitively impaired." The segment compares this to historical cover-ups of presidential health, such as Woodrow Wilson's stroke, and critiques the predictable nature of modern political attacks.

Fudged
Episode 1114 2:38:52 - 2:41:05

1114: Fudged

Donald Trump, Humor Impairment Claims and Media Bias

CNN's Alison Camerota claimed that President Donald Trump is "humorless" and has never been captured laughing on camera. This assertion is criticized as a new entry in the media's negative rotation, ignoring numerous instances of Trump joking and laughing during his public rallies. The hosts argue that such claims demonstrate a lack of familiarity with the subject's actual public presentations.

Phoneliness
Episode 1030 37:33 - 41:27

1030: Phoneliness

The Trump Rotation and New York Times Fact-Checking

The "Trump Rotation" list is updated to include various media narratives ranging from claims of mental instability to specific insults directed at foreign leaders. The New York Times recently published a list of 281 people, places, and things Donald Trump has insulted on Twitter. The hosts critique the media's definition of "lies," arguing that many items on such lists are subjective opinions or standard political rhetoric.

Don's Dentures
Episode 988 1:53:49 - 1:57:23

988: Don's Dentures

Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Chelsea Handler and the Trump Rotation

Comedian Chelsea Handler faced criticism for personal attacks on Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders' appearance. Meanwhile, a radio segment identifies the "Trump Rotation"—a cycle of media narratives ranging from "unfit for office" to "Russia" and "obstruction of justice"—used by critics when previous accusations fail to gain traction.