Topic: Media Vetting

A report indicates that the Department of Homeland Security previously prohibited officials from reviewing the social media accounts of visa applicants, even implementing firewalls to prevent such checks. The hosts conclude episode 783 with a reminder of their upcoming Christmas Eve show and a medley of presidential sound bites.

The selection of Sarah Palin as John McCain's running mate is credited with disrupting the momentum of the Democratic National Convention. The hosts discuss the media's frustration over not being able to "vet" Palin before her announcement. They note that while she was mentioned as a possibility as early as May, the press largely ignored her until the official pick.