6 chapters across the catalog
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Dangerous to Democracy Supercut
A viral supercut featured dozens of local news anchors across the United States reading an identical script about the "sharing of biased and false news." The script, mandated by the Sinclair Broadcast Group, warned that such media practices are "extremely dangerous to our democracy." The montage is frequently cited as evidence of centralized corporate control over local news messaging.
The hosts revisit a viral video showing dozens of Sinclair-owned local news stations reading an identical script about the dangers of "biased and false news." The segment highlights the central coordination of local news content across ABC, CBS, and Fox affiliates. They argue this demonstrates how media messaging is controlled by central organizations.
The hosts discuss the viral video of Sinclair Broadcast Group anchors reading the same scripted message across dozens of local stations. They point out that this practice is not new, citing Conan O'Brien's previous montages of identical local news scripts. The segment explains how "CNN News Source" provides pre-written packages that flow directly into local teleprompters.
Sinclair Broadcasting Fine and Pay-for-Play Journalism
The FCC fined Sinclair Broadcast Group $13.3 million for airing sponsored content about the Huntsman Cancer Institute without proper disclosure. Simultaneously, reports surface regarding journalists at Forbes and other outlets taking secret payoffs from PR firms to insert brand mentions into articles. The hosts discuss the erosion of journalistic integrity in the digital news era.
Sinclair Broadcast Group, the owner of Circa News, is reportedly considering launching a conservative cable news rival to Fox News. Speculation suggests Sean Hannity may be in negotiations with Sinclair as Fox News undergoes internal changes, though Sinclair's history of prioritizing cost-cutting over vision may hinder the network's launch.
Bill Maher and Boris Epshteyn, Christmas Impeachment Bet
Television host Bill Maher engaged in a "gentleman's bet" with Sinclair Broadcast Group's Boris Epshteyn regarding the duration of the Trump presidency. Maher wagered 100 rubles that Donald Trump would be out of office by Christmas 2017. Epshteyn maintained that Trump would serve a full eight-year term, highlighting the deep divide in political expectations.
