Episode 203 • • 14:40 - 19:27
203: Slaughterhouse Blues
Thomas Friedman and the Petro-Determinist Narrative
Thomas Friedman's appearance on Meet the Press is analyzed for its use of specific rhetorical memes regarding the BP oil spill. Friedman introduces terms like "petro-determinists" and "eco-pessimists" to frame the energy debate. The hosts deconstruct his "rope-a-dope" description of President Obama's strategy as a calculated messaging tactic.