Topic: Nothing Burger

3 chapters across the catalog

Vooden Sporks
Episode 1179 1:37:30 - 1:43:36

1179: Vooden Sporks

Nothing Burger Challenge, Host Banter and Mistakes

Following a challenge from a previous episode, a clip is played proving that one of the hosts did indeed use the phrase "nothing burger" despite his adamant denials. The host expresses mock shame and embarrassment for using the "Van Jones" terminology. The segment transitions into banter about Taylor Swift's performance on Saturday Night Live and her ranking among the hosts' favorite celebrities.

Circular Reporting
Episode 1005 4:10 - 9:03

1005: Circular Reporting

Nunes Memo Release, Media Nothing Burger Narrative

The release of the Devin Nunes memo sparked intense media debate regarding its impact on national security. While some commentators warned of extreme danger to law enforcement sources, others dismissed the document as a "nothing burger," a phrase popularized by Van Jones during the 2016 election cycle.

Ed Mubarek
Episode 943 1:57:27 - 2:07:54

943: Ed Mubarek

Van Jones and the Russia Nothing Burger Controversy

CNN's Van Jones addresses a Project Veritas video where he referred to the Russia investigation as a "nothing burger." In an interview with Anderson Cooper, Jones clarifies that he was speaking about the political utility of the investigation for progressives, rather than the validity of the FBI's findings.