Topic: Msnbc Gaffes

7 chapters across the catalog

Prime Time Purge
Episode 1458 10:15 - 13:37

1458: Prime Time Purge

Michael Steele, Ron DeSantis "De Boner" Gaffe

Former RNC Chairman Michael Steele committed a verbal gaffe on MSNBC while describing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a "suave and deboner" version of Donald Trump. The error, likely a mispronunciation of "debonair," leads to a humorous deconstruction of Steele's role as a token Republican commentator. The segment also touches on the growing political rivalry between DeSantis and Trump in conservative straw polls.

Gender Justice
Episode 1398 3:15:58 - 3:19:57

1398: Gender Justice

MSNBC Framing, Adam Schiff Erection Gaffe

MSNBC's coverage of the Rittenhouse trial is criticized for downplaying the fact that Gage Grosskreutz was carrying an illegal firearm. The segment concludes with a clip of Representative Adam Schiff on *The View*, where he accidentally says Donald Trump was "inciting an erection" instead of an insurrection. The hosts mock Schiff's repeated use of the word and his continued focus on the Russia investigation.

KBALL One
Episode 1249 34:20 - 36:52

1249: KBALL One

Joe Biden Campaign Clips and Teleprompter Issues

Recent campaign clips of Joe Biden show the candidate appearing to struggle with teleprompter cues, leading to awkward pauses and repetitive sign-offs. Observers note that Biden often reads the "I approve this message" script directly from the prompter even when it seems out of place. These instances have fueled ongoing discussions regarding the candidate's cognitive stamina during live events.

Putin Popularity Poll
Episode 864 48:34 - 50:25

864: Putin Popularity Poll

Hillary Clinton 47th President Gaffe, MSNBC Ratings

A Democratic state representative mistakenly referred to Hillary Clinton as the potential 47th and 49th President of the United States during a rally. Meanwhile, MSNBC reported low ratings for its debate coverage compared to other networks, while C-SPAN's viewership numbers remained unrated.

The Great Clip Show
Episode 822 1:14:29 - 1:16:03

822: The Great Clip Show

MSNBC Ottawa Gaffe, Iowa vs Ottawa, News Reporting

An MSNBC reporter is caught on air confusing Ottawa, Canada, with Iowa during a live report. The hosts mock the "top talent" at the network for the geographical error. They compare the mistake to a commercial for fraud protection, highlighting the lack of basic knowledge among high-paid news anchors.

Pupil Progression Plan
Episode 663 1:18:07 - 1:20:31

663: Pupil Progression Plan

MSNBC Iowa vs Ottawa Gaffe

The hosts play a clip of an MSNBC anchor mistakenly asking a correspondent for the latest news in "Iowa" instead of "Ottawa." They use the gaffe to criticize the intelligence and professionalism of mainstream media "talent." The segment mocks the high salaries paid to anchors who struggle with basic geography during breaking news events.

Summer of Blood
Episode 650 3:10:30 - 3:12:54

650: Summer of Blood

Al Sharpton vs. The Teleprompter

The hosts review a compilation of Al Sharpton's frequent teleprompter gaffes on MSNBC, including mispronunciations of "refuted," "dwindling," and "gelatin." The segment is presented as a humorous look at the decline of professional standards in cable news.