Topic: News Trends

Fox News programming is criticized for having an identical format across its major shows, including The Five and Jesse Waters. The network is described as redundant, leading audiences to migrate toward podcasts for more original content. Figures like Chris Cuomo are noted for moving to YouTube and social media to reach audiences outside traditional cable structures.

A supercut of news anchors warning about "incredibly graphic" images from Ukraine illustrates a trend in war reporting. The hosts critique the media's use of specific visual tropes, such as a single empty child's shoe, to evoke emotional responses. They credit their "Clip Custodian" for assembling the montage of repetitive media warnings.

The hosts discuss a linguistic trend where the media uses the word "trumpeted" to associate various actions with former President Trump. They also introduce the "Media Boomerang Theory," which posits that those who abuse the media for personal gain eventually face a reversal of fortune.

A trend is noted in broadcast journalism where female reporters are increasingly sent into the center of storms to be buffeted by high winds for live shots. The hosts question the logic and safety of these reports, noting that while the public is told to "hunker down" and shelter in place, reporters remain exposed on camera. They suggest that such segments could easily be faked using green screens.

Media outlets report a spike in Google searches for "What is the EU?" following the referendum, suggesting voters did not understand their ballots. Max Keiser and ABC News use this data to claim an "accidental revolution" and widespread buyer's remorse. The hosts contest this narrative, suggesting the search data is being manipulated to paint Leave voters as ignorant.

Reports of cannibalism in Texas are discussed as a recurring, albeit gruesome, holiday news trend. The hosts reference past cases where individuals allegedly killed and consumed family members or partners. They note that such sensational stories often resurface or occur around the Thanksgiving season.