Episode 506 • • 2:06 - 6:08
506: Happy Earth Gay
Boston Marathon Bombing, Media Narrative and Sound Effects
The discussion focuses on the chaotic media reporting following the Boston Marathon bombing and the subsequent manhunt. A news clip summarizes the events, including the shooting of MIT officer Sean Collier and the carjacking of a civilian. The hosts critique the use of dramatic sound effects in news production and question the official timeline of the gun battle in Watertown.