Topic: Political Deaths

A discussion on "Orange Man Bad" syndrome explores how the media used daily death counts to embarrass President Trump. Critics argue that while the government's early response was flawed, the media's focus was intentionally designed to counter Trump's blustering style. The segment suggests that the constant negative coverage was a calculated political tactic during an election year.

PBS NewsHour faced criticism for reporting that Donald Trump "promised" death and destruction if indicted. While Trump did warn of potential "death and destruction" as a consequence of the legal action, critics argue that characterizing a warning as a "promise" is a significant journalistic misrepresentation of his actual statements.

Political strategists appear to be shifting focus from the ISIS threat to the Ebola crisis as the primary narrative for the 2014 elections. While the ISIS threat is perceived as distant, Ebola is framed as a "backyard" issue that more effectively triggers voter anxiety. Comparisons are drawn between the single US Ebola death and the tens of thousands of annual deaths caused by the flu and car accidents.

David F. Nolan, the co-founder of the National Libertarian Party, died at age 66 in Tucson, Arizona, following a mysterious car accident. Emergency crews used the jaws of life to extract Nolan from his vehicle, but he passed away the following day of "unknown causes" in the hospital. His death is noted alongside other recent high-profile fatalities, including a BP executive involved in Gulf operations who died in a small plane crash.