Topic: News Teaser

3 chapters across the catalog

Coup Afoot
Episode 1838 18:40 - 21:13

1838: Coup Afoot

ABC World News Tonight, David Muir Teaser Critique

The ABC World News Tonight teaser featuring David Muir is criticized for lacking the energy and production polish seen at NBC. While the segment covered significant events like the FBI search in Georgia and Bruce Willis's health, the delivery is described as "faxing it in." The absence of natural sound pops and high-tension editing suggests a decline in the network's competitive broadcast quality.

Circular Reporting
Episode 1005 1:00:56 - 1:03:17

1005: Circular Reporting

PBS NewsHour, Russia Investigation Framing

Analysis of PBS NewsHour coverage highlights how the network frames the Nunes memo as a story about the "Russia investigation" rather than a procedural issue regarding FISA abuse. This framing is criticized as a media meme that ignores the domestic spying implications of the document.

Heteronormative
Episode 747 3:11:02 - 3:14:03

747: Heteronormative

Bay Bridge Woman and FBI Oakland Partnership

Local news teasers in the Bay Area highlighted a woman who allegedly jumped off the Bay Bridge and hitchhiked on a dump truck. Additionally, the FBI is reportedly forming a new partnership with the Oakland Police Department to address rising crime rates.