4 chapters across the catalog
Brian Williams and Mainstream Media Clickbait Headlines
Brian Williams comments on the role of "fake news" in the 2016 election, prompting a discussion on how mainstream media uses misleading headlines to drive traffic. The hosts argue that clickbait titles written by editors are often as deceptive as the stories they criticize. They highlight the growing conflict between traditional television news and Silicon Valley tech giants.
News Headline Gimmicks, "Compelling International" Brackets
The hosts deconstruct a new trend in television news where anchors use generic, bracketed phrases like "alarming health headline" or "compelling international headline." They argue these are teleprompter placeholders that have become part of the actual broadcast script to grab viewer attention.
The hosts discuss the death of actor David Carradine in Thailand. They criticize the New York Post for its "Hung-poo" headline and discuss the ongoing investigation into whether the death was a suicide or an accidental result of autoerotic asphyxiation.
A listener from Lionsport highlights a controversial New York Post headline following the death of Ike Turner. The headline, "Ike Turner Beats Tina to Death," is discussed as an example of dark humor and provocative tabloid journalism.
