3 chapters across the catalog
Joy Behar issued a public apology to Vice President Mike Pence after suggesting on "The View" that his Christian faith and "hearing the voice of Jesus" were indicative of mental illness. The hosts analyze the media's role in creating false narratives and Behar's claims regarding Russian "cyber attacks" on the U.S. election.
MSNBC, Radicalization, Internet Preachers, Religiosity
Analysis of an MSNBC segment focuses on the concept of "homegrown radicalization" and the influence of English-speaking extremist preachers like Anwar al-Awlaki. The hosts mock the media's use of terms like "religiosity" and "truth-erism" to categorize individuals who consume alternative media or question government narratives.
State IQ Rankings and California Education
A chart comparing state IQ scores, religiosity, and political leanings is analyzed. California is noted for having a lower average IQ than many other states, which is attributed to a failing education system. The data suggests that states like Minnesota and North Dakota rank among the highest in intelligence, while Southern states rank highest in religiosity.
