Topic: News Clips

A previously aired news segment featuring a Milwaukee police officer was criticized for containing staged clips and sweetened audio. While the underlying story was verified as legitimate by local research, the production methods used by NBC News were highlighted as an example of poor journalistic standards.

A collection of news clips features Bernie Sanders' vocal reactions during interviews and a CBS reporter's difficulty pronouncing Vladimir Putin's name. The segment highlights various "In Search Of" (ISO) audio bites, including a reporter questioning a politician about perjury. These clips are used to deconstruct the performative nature of modern political journalism.

The hosts discuss their broadcasting schedule for the upcoming Christmas and New Year's holidays. They reject a listener's suggestion to do a news deconstruction instead of a traditional "Clip Show," explaining the labor-intensive nature of the program. They confirm they will continue to produce shows through the end of the year to catch any news items slipped through by the government during the holidays.

A discussion regarding the first baby born in 2014 transitions into a critique of mainstream media reporting styles. One host suggests the mother of a New Year's baby presented a scripted message reminiscent of MKUltra mind control narratives. The segment includes audio clips of family members reacting to the birth and a brief acknowledgment of the live chat room audience.