2 chapters across the catalog
Jesse James PR Stunt, Real News Skepticism
The hosts speculate that the Jesse James and Sandra Bullock scandal may be a PR stunt to boost James' falling television ratings and merchandising deals. They reiterate their core message that listeners should avoid mainstream news outlets and instead rely on books and independent deconstruction to understand world events.
Newspaper Industry Efficiency, New York Times, Information Density
The efficiency of physical newspapers is compared to digital news consumption, with a host deciding to subscribe to the hard copy of the New York Times. The argument is made that the curated layout of a broadsheet allows for a faster overview of global trends and news than browsing the internet. A transcription of a 90-minute speech revealed it contained only 7,500 words, illustrating the low bandwidth of spoken word compared to print.
