7 chapters across the catalog
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a decree calling up military reservists as Russian forces received parliamentary approval to use force outside their borders. Current media reporting is characterized as a large-scale psychological operation using old footage from 2015, while energy and defense stocks see immediate market gains.
Gun Stock Trends, Media Dramatization Techniques
The hosts observe that gun stocks typically rise following mass shootings due to fears of new gun control legislation. They also criticize ABC News for using dramatized medical footage in their reporting on Jeffrey Epstein's transport to the hospital.
Facebook Stock Collapse, Data Privacy and Revenue Guidance
Facebook shares plummeted 24% following an earnings call where the CFO warned of slowing revenue growth and declining user numbers in Europe. The company attributed some of the slowdown to giving users more data privacy choices, which negatively impacts their advertising-based business model. Other tech stocks like Twitter and Snapchat also saw declines in sympathy.
The financial collapse of major radio conglomerates is examined, specifically Cumulus Media. The hosts track the company's stock price from $64.04 in 2014 to just 52 cents, citing it as evidence of the slow demise of traditional mainstream media.
Media Narrative Construction, Trump Russia Story, Dow Jones Performance
The hosts criticize CBS for assembling "factoids" to create a false narrative regarding the Russia investigation. They note that despite the media frenzy, the Dow Jones Industrial Average remains up, which they use as a gauge for the President's actual standing.
No Agenda 24-7 Media Stream and Expert Reluctance
Plans are discussed to expand the No Agenda brand into a 24-7 media stream. The hosts express interest in featuring technical trader Paul Sabo for weekly market insights. They note that many financial experts are reluctant to share specific knowledge publicly due to fears of litigation or regulatory scrutiny.
Future of Journalism, Media Stock Decline, Independent Reporting
The decline of traditional news organizations is examined as media stocks plummet and companies lose significant revenue. There is concern that the loss of professional investigative reporting will leave the public uninformed, despite the rise of blogging. The hosts discuss the mindset of modern journalists who are increasingly moving toward independent platforms and away from traditional editorial structures.
