A brief internal discussion regarding the naming conventions and spelling errors in the podcast's audio clip list. One host notes that several clips are untitled or misspelled, such as "VLIMET" for climate and "ICEKAND" for Iceland.
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A brief internal discussion regarding the naming conventions and spelling errors in the podcast's audio clip list. One host notes that several clips are untitled or misspelled, such as "VLIMET" for climate and "ICEKAND" for Iceland.
A brief technical error occurs during the podcast where a clip is played incorrectly or cut off prematurely. The hosts acknowledge the "epic fail" in the transition between topics.
The hosts pause to correct the episode number from 1015 to 1016. They note a recurring confusion with the year 2016 in their recent newsletters and show notes, attributing it to the lingering cultural and political significance of that year.
The hosts critique the physical appearance and production management of candidates during the debate. They discuss Carly Fiorina's use of fillers and a makeup mishap involving her lipstick. They also point out that Chris Christie's tie was noticeably off-center for an entire segment, questioning why his campaign staff failed to correct the error during commercial breaks.
Production Flub During Obama's "Amazing Grace" Performance
The hosts deconstruct a production error during President Obama's singing of "Amazing Grace," where the band and organist missed their cues. The segment includes a humorous discussion on the potential use of auto-tune in live political events and the "other Obama" theory regarding the president's public performances.
John C. Dvorak critiques the new format of NBC's *Meet The Press* under moderator Chuck Todd. He describes technical glitches, including failed clip rollouts and poor camera angles that showed Todd's pen blocking other guests' faces. Dvorak also notes a moment where Admiral Mike Mullen appeared to condescend to Todd, calling him "John" instead of Chuck.
CNN accidentally aired an unedited segment featuring Brooke Baldwin and Jake Tapper, revealing the "sausage-making" of television news. In the clip, Baldwin abruptly cuts off Tapper to give him off-camera instructions on how to restart the segment. The hosts also mock a CNN report that mistakenly identified Raul Castro as the son of Fidel Castro.
