Topic: Rtl

European media outlets, including RTL News, have attempted to discredit Seymour Hersh by labeling him a "disinformation journalist." Some reports erroneously claimed his last major true story was Watergate, confusing him with Woodward and Bernstein. This media pushback is characterized as an effort to suppress the Nord Stream sabotage allegations.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the show by comparing American and European media coverage of the March 22, 2016, Brussels bombings. Curry describes using VPNs to watch Belgian and Dutch news outlets like RTL, noting they provide deeper analysis compared to the repetitive loops shown on MSNBC. The hosts discuss the predictability of attacks in unprotected airport passenger terminals.

A 19-year-old man dressed like a member of Anonymous hijacked the Dutch state-run media (NOS) news set in Hilversum, demanding airtime to deliver a statement. This event coincided with significant Dutch media coverage regarding Adam Curry's personal life, leading to a debate on how mainstream outlets like RTL Boulevard perceive podcasting. While some newspapers treated the podcast as a legitimate media property, entertainment shows expressed disdain for the medium's lack of "official" status.

Listener feedback suggests that changes in a host's personal relationship status might lead to a shift in the show's dynamic, specifically a move toward a "grumpy" persona. The conversation touches on how Dutch gossip magazines and "TMZ-style" shows like RTL Boulevard covered recent personal news with a mix of interest and professional elitism. The hosts mock the idea that mainstream media is "real" while podcasting is dismissed as unofficial.