Episode 836 • • 6:18 - 10:22
836: Proof She's Human
CBS News Reporting Tactics, Brexit Misdirection Analysis
An analysis of CBS News reporting on Brexit highlights a "misdirection" tactic where assertions are backed by unrelated clips. Factory operator Rowan Crozier is featured in a segment claiming uncertainty is "hurting" business, yet the audio only shows him being annoyed by American inquiries. The hosts argue this model of journalism creates false proof by cutting off speakers before they can express a complete thought.