3 chapters across the catalog
CNN's Brian Stelter and Oliver Darcy acknowledge that mainstream media outlets are increasingly out of touch with the American public regarding COVID-19. The hosts highlight this admission as evidence that audiences are tuning out cable news messaging in favor of living their lives.
Twitter Banning Policy, Alex Jones and Jack Dorsey
The banning of Alex Jones from Twitter is discussed in the context of Jack Dorsey's interview with Joe Rogan. Tim Pool's analysis suggests Jones was banned for confronting CNN's Oliver Darcy on Periscope, a Twitter-owned platform. The segment contrasts this with the lack of action against left-leaning accounts, attributing Twitter's enforcement to media pressure rather than consistent rule application.
Alex Jones Deplatforming, Media Pressure and Journalistic Ethics
The removal of Alex Jones and InfoWars from major tech platforms like Apple and Facebook is analyzed following reports of media pressure from outlets like CNN. CNN's Oliver Darcy claimed credit for the "domino effect" of bans. The discussion questions why journalists would advocate for the suppression of information and compares the situation to past treatment of WikiLeaks.
