Topic: Nicole Wallace

40 chapters across the catalog

Champagne Socialist
Episode 1812 52:05 - 56:03

1812: Champagne Socialist

Nicole Wallace, Trump Hitler Comparisons, Media Rhetoric

MSNBC host Nicole Wallace and other media figures have drawn parallels between Donald Trump and Adolf Hitler, citing his rhetoric on "poisoning the blood" of the country. Despite Wallace's claim that Democrats haven't made the comparison, a montage of clips shows various commentators and politicians using Hitlerian analogies to describe Trump's actions.

EULA for Ukraine
Episode 1744 5:17 - 10:13

1744: EULA for Ukraine

Nicole Wallace MSNBC Criticism, Pediatric Cancer Survivor Trolling

MSNBC host Nicole Wallace faced backlash for her analysis of a 13-year-old cancer survivor, DJ, who appeared at the President's speech. Wallace suggested the child's survival was threatened by Trump's proposed cuts to the NIH and cancer research. The segment characterizes the Democratic response to the child's appearance as a "spiritual problem" rather than a political one.

Stolen Cookies
Episode 1678 17:04 - 23:07

1678: Stolen Cookies

MSNBC Coverage and Nicole Wallace Criticisms of JD Vance

MSNBC's Nicole Wallace returned to the air after "Morning Joe" was temporarily pulled, focusing her coverage on JD Vance's past criticisms of Donald Trump. Wallace and guest David Jolly argued that Vance's selection is a "false equivalency" to the political violence seen in Butler, citing the January 6th Capitol riot. The segment also revisited claims regarding Donald Trump's treatment of Mike Pence during the 2021 certification of the election.

Numbers Station
Episode 1575 1:59:37 - 2:07:06

1575: Numbers Station

Nicolle Wallace, MSNBC Bias and FBI Criticism

MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace is criticized for her biased presentation and a verbal slip where she used the word "condone" instead of "condemn" regarding racism and anti-Semitism. Former Attorney General Eric Holder joins the program to discuss the "unprecedented" attacks on Special Counsel Jack Smith and the FBI. The hosts contrast this with the lack of media concern for threats against Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

Shood Fortage
Episode 1502 3:13 - 5:51

1502: Shood Fortage

Nicole Wallace, Arizona Election Denial Claims

MSNBC anchor Nicole Wallace characterizes Republican election strategies in Arizona as a "red mirage" designed to create unrest. The discussion focuses on Carrie Lake and the January 6th Committee's influence on the 2022 midterm narrative. The hosts critique the media's portrayal of armed poll watchers and election deniers in open-carry states.

Media Liescape
Episode 1358 32:12 - 36:39

1358: Media Liescape

Booster Shot Narrative, Natural Immunity vs. Vaccination

Scott Gottlieb and other medical commentators are signaling the need for COVID-19 booster shots starting in the fall of 2021, particularly for the elderly. The discussion contrasts the waning immunity of vaccines with natural immunity. A specific media moment on MSNBC is highlighted where a doctor was interrupted by host Nicole Wallace after suggesting natural immunity might be superior to vaccine-induced immunity.

Belching Freon
Episode 1348 2:36:23 - 2:37:57

1348: Belching Freon

Nicole Wallace, January 6th Insurrection Narrative

MSNBC's Nicole Wallace has been criticized for her frequent and cavalier use of terms like "insurrection" and "the big lie" when discussing the events of January 6th. Critics argue that the media is propagating a specific narrative of a violent coup that lacks supporting evidence regarding the presence of weapons or a coordinated takeover.

Cluster Five
Episode 1319 2:02:08 - 2:04:33

1319: Cluster Five

Nicole Wallace Drone Strike Comments, Black Panthers

MSNBC's Nicole Wallace compared domestic extremists to Anwar al-Awlaki, suggesting that the U.S. should target those who "incite" violence just as it did with overseas terrorists. The hosts discuss the historical precedent of law enforcement targeting groups like the Black Panthers.

Food and Drunk Administration
Episode 1315 2:18:26 - 2:22:57

1315: Food and Drunk Administration

Nicole Wallace, John Brennan, Insurgency Rhetoric

MSNBC's Nicole Wallace and former CIA Director John Brennan discussed the "insidious threat" of domestic movements. Brennan compared Trump supporters to overseas insurgency movements, claiming they consist of an "unholy alliance" of religious extremists, fascists, racists, and even libertarians. The rhetoric suggests a broad vetting of the military and a focus on QAnon as a primary security target.

Ephemeral Experience
Episode 1294 1:31:11 - 1:35:26

1294: Ephemeral Experience

Neil Cavuto, Fox News Conscience and Space-Time Continuum

MSNBC's Nicole Wallace and Rick Wilson praised Neil Cavuto as a "person with a conscience" for censoring Kayleigh McEnany's remarks on Fox News. Wilson argued that McEnany is a "serial liar" and that there is no evidence of fraud in the "space-time continuum." The use of such hyperbolic language by political consultants highlights the intense emotional and rhetorical divide in current media discourse.

Covidiots
Episode 1293 15:18 - 17:53

1293: Covidiots

John Brennan on Institutional Stability and Potential Cabinet Firings

Former CIA Director John Brennan appeared on NBC to discuss the transition period, expressing concern that Donald Trump might "sack" FBI Director Christopher Wray or CIA Director Gina Haspel. Brennan characterized the ten weeks leading up to the inauguration as a dangerous time for American institutions. He asserted that Trump's authority would vanish entirely at noon on January 20th.

Pre-Decisional
Episode 1260 43:55 - 49:30

1260: Pre-Decisional

Media Coverage, Trump's Bizarre Performance

Media outlets including MSNBC and the New York Times characterized President Trump's Rose Garden appearance as a rambling, campaign-style rally. Anchors Brian Williams and Nicole Wallace highlighted the president's wide-ranging topics—from the Paris Climate Accord to the death penalty—as evidence of a loosening grasp on reality.

Sake Stock
Episode 1238 16:59 - 21:15

1238: Sake Stock

Media Coverage of Trump, Disinfectant and UV Light Controversy

Media outlets faced criticism for their interpretation of President Trump's comments regarding ultraviolet light and disinfectants. While news anchors like Nicole Wallace claimed the President told citizens to "ingest bleach," a deconstruction of the transcript shows he did not use brand names like Clorox or Lysol nor give direct medical instructions to the public. The discourse highlights the polarized nature of modern news deconstruction.

Imbleachment
Episode 1237 45:30 - 49:22

1237: Imbleachment

Nancy Pelosi and Nicole Wallace on Science and Governance

MSNBC's Nicole Wallace and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticize the Republican response to the pandemic. Pelosi claims President Trump is asking people to "inject Lysol into their lungs" and accuses Mitch McConnell of wanting states to go bankrupt. The hosts highlight Pelosi's conflation of bleach and Lysol as an example of extreme political rhetoric and a rejection of actual science.

Stunning
Episode 1228 1:09:20 - 1:13:37

1228: Stunning

Media Alarmism and the War Metaphor

A supercut of MSNBC's Nicole Wallace repeatedly using the word "stunning" is used to illustrate media alarmism. The hosts discuss the framing of the pandemic as a "war against an invisible enemy," comparing the rhetoric to the mobilization efforts of World War II and the concept of protecting the "homeland."

Ogamacare
Episode 1223 32:30 - 34:53

1223: Ogamacare

Nicole Wallace, Donald Trump Katrina Comparison

MSNBC commentator Nicole Wallace and Princeton professor Eddie Glaude discuss the potential for the coronavirus to become Donald Trump's "Katrina moment." Wallace, a former Bush administration official, compares the current response to past political failures like the Harriet Miers Supreme Court nomination. The rhetoric focuses on the potential for the crisis to erode Trump's base by framing the situation as a threat to vulnerable populations.

Snakes and Spikes
Episode 1178 9:59 - 14:07

1178: Snakes and Spikes

MSNBC Interrupts Donald Trump, UN General Assembly Speech

MSNBC host Nicole Wallace interrupted a live broadcast of President Donald Trump’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly to fact-check claims regarding Joe Biden and Hunter Biden. The network asserted that allegations of corruption involving the Bidens in Ukraine had been thoroughly debunked and adjudicated. Critics argue this editorial decision prevented the public from hearing the President's actual policy statements on globalism and sovereignty.

Thank You Comrade
Episode 1162 7:46 - 11:17

1162: Thank You Comrade

Nicole Wallace, Raul Reyes Exterminating Latinos Claim

MSNBC host Nicole Wallace faced backlash after claiming President Trump spoke about "exterminating Latinos," a statement she later apologized for. The claim originated during an interview with USA Today editorial board member Raul Reyes, who alleged the President had declared "open season" on the Latino community. Analysts suggest Reyes acted as a provocateur to influence Wallace's rhetoric.