Topic: Media Slant

The hosts respond to claims that they covered Barack Obama more critically than Donald Trump, arguing that the media's universal praise for Obama required more deconstruction. They assert that 80% of journalists are Democrats, which naturally slants the news toward a specific agenda. The segment ends with a mention of upcoming Armistice Day and Carnival celebrations in the Netherlands.

An analysis of ABC News reporting by Mary Bruce suggests a partisan slant in covering congressional resignations. The report is criticized for focusing on Republicans like Trent Franks while minimizing the departure of Democrats like John Conyers and Al Franken. The segment highlights the use of "whipsaws" or non-sequitur clips where unrelated footage of politicians is edited into harassment stories.

CBS reporter Dean Reynolds visits a Trump rally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to interview "Front Row Joes" and other steadfast supporters. The hosts deconstruct the televised report, criticizing the use of editing techniques—such as showing a young girl shouting "build a wall"—to frame supporters as irrational. One interviewee directly confronts the reporter on camera, accusing CBS of producing slanted stories.

ABC News reporting on Donald Trump's rally in South Carolina is analyzed for bias, specifically the claim that he spoke to a "half-empty room." The hosts point out that the media rarely shows the room sizes for other candidates like Carly Fiorina. They argue that the media's obvious slant against Trump is providing significant entertainment value and exposing journalistic double standards.

Russia Today is utilizing a new interview editing format featuring extreme close-ups that cut off the speaker's mouth. This technique allows editors to splice audio without matching lip movements, potentially making the subject appear dishonest or uncomfortable. Such production choices are viewed as a method to slant public opinion against specific interviewees.