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The hosts discuss the popularity of Tim Pool and Ben Shapiro, jokingly suggesting a "who can talk the fastest" showdown. One host notes his wife has switched from Shapiro to Pool because she grew tired of the high-energy transitions into gold commercials.
A comparison of news reports from CNN and Deutsche Welle reveals the use of identical soundbites from Afghan witnesses. The hosts critique the "cheap jack" nature of modern media translation and pool reporting. They suggest that the emotional weight of the reporting is often manufactured through specific audio "sweetening" and translation choices.
Brian Cowen Teleprompter Error, St. Patrick's Day
Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen accidentally read President Obama's speech from a teleprompter during a St. Patrick's Day event at the White House. When Obama took the podium, he ended up reading a script that thanked himself. The hosts note that video of the incident has been difficult to find due to restrictions by news pool organizations.
