Topic: News 10

3 chapters across the catalog

iPope
Episode 755 2:36:05 - 2:41:29

755: iPope

Phoenix I-10 Shootings and Domestic Terrorism Framing

A series of shootings and projectile attacks on Interstate 10 in Phoenix is being framed by the media as domestic terrorism. The hosts critique the "shouting" style of NBC reporters and Bill Maher's use of random radio callers to characterize the entire Republican base as dangerous.

Seven Proxies
Episode 600 56:08 - 59:12

600: Seven Proxies

Stingray Surveillance, Sacramento Police, Cell Tower Spoofing

Leaked documents from Sacramento reveal that local police departments are using "Stingray" devices to secretly collect location data and intercept cell phone signals. These devices pose as legitimate cell towers to gather information on everyone within a specific radius. The report notes that Miami-Dade police specifically sought these tools to monitor protesters at international conferences.

Disaster Capitalist
Episode 235 1:26:21 - 1:27:23

235: Disaster Capitalist

Media Bias in Vaccine Reporting, News 10 Coverage

The hosts analyze a News 10 report on the Indiana pharmacist, pointing out how the reporter misrepresented his statements. They argue the journalist inserted a claim that high-risk groups should get shots, which the pharmacist did not actually say, in order to maintain a pro-vaccine narrative.