3 chapters across the catalog
An analysis of ABC News reporting by Mary Bruce suggests a partisan slant in covering congressional resignations. The report is criticized for focusing on Republicans like Trent Franks while minimizing the departure of Democrats like John Conyers and Al Franken. The segment highlights the use of "whipsaws" or non-sequitur clips where unrelated footage of politicians is edited into harassment stories.
Kennedy Center Honors Boycott and CBS Production Techniques
President Trump and the First Lady announced they will not attend the Kennedy Center Honors following boycott threats from honorees like Norman Lear. The hosts also critique CBS News for using "non sequitur" backup clips in their reporting to manipulate viewer perception.
Barack Obama, Henry Louis Gates Arrest, Healthcare Debate Diversion
President Barack Obama's comments regarding the arrest of Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. are interpreted as a strategic diversion from the ongoing healthcare bill debate. By calling the police action "stupid," the President shifted national media attention away from legislative hurdles and toward a racial controversy. This move resulted in an invitation for a "beer summit" at the White House between the involved parties.
