3 chapters across the catalog
Gun Stock Trends, Media Dramatization Techniques
The hosts observe that gun stocks typically rise following mass shootings due to fears of new gun control legislation. They also criticize ABC News for using dramatized medical footage in their reporting on Jeffrey Epstein's transport to the hospital.
PBS faced criticism after using stock footage of clear skies during its Fourth of July fireworks broadcast from Washington D.C., which was actually obscured by heavy clouds. The network apologized for the deception after viewers noticed the discrepancy on social media.
Hurricane Statistics, Iceberg Calving Stock Footage
NOAA reports that 2012 was an active but not exceptional hurricane year, with ten busier years in the last three decades. Additionally, a listener points out that dramatic iceberg calving footage used by ABC News is often stock footage from "Calving Cafes" where tourists on cruise ships watch ice break off annually.
