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The hosts examine a moment where Kamala Harris complimented moderator Susan Page on a "great segue," leading to suspicions that the candidates may have known the topics in advance. A technical discussion follows regarding the definition of a "segue" and the presence of large teleprompters at the debate site. They suggest that the "middlemen" operating the prompters could be a source of leaked information.
NBC News is called out for an "awkward segue" that transitioned directly from a report on the economic impact of trade tariffs to a segment on record numbers of school shootings. The hosts argue this framing equates the "painful reality" of trade policy with the tragedy of mass violence. This style of reporting is viewed as a deliberate attempt to maintain a constant state of crisis for the audience.
The transition style of new CBS Evening News anchor Jeff Glor is criticized for using "bad segues" that link unrelated stories. One specific example cited involves a transition from a dangerous East Coast weather system to the political tension between Donald Trump and Steve Bannon.
PBS NewsHour Modernization, Sound Effect Segues
The PBS NewsHour has reportedly updated its production style with new sets and jazzy sound effects in an attempt to modernize. The changes are attributed to influence from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, though the new audio segues are described as "lame."
