Topic: Voter Perception

2 chapters across the catalog

Noise Machine
Episode 1633 16:52 - 18:22

1633: Noise Machine

Media Narrative Shift, 25th Amendment Discussion

Mainstream media coverage of the Special Counsel report has shifted toward questioning President Biden's mental competency for office. Some analysts suggest this narrative serves as a precursor to invoking the 25th Amendment, though such a move would require the initiation of Vice President Kamala Harris and a majority of the cabinet.

Barry's Choice
Episode 925 34:52 - 37:17

925: Barry's Choice

Katie Tur on Trump Supporters, Alternative Sets of Facts

MSNBC's Katie Tur observed that Donald Trump's supporters are often indifferent to his policy inconsistencies, focusing instead on his overall decision-making. The hosts analyze the linguistic fallout of Kellyanne Conway's "alternative facts" phrase. They argue that Conway meant "alternative sets of facts" rather than falsehoods, comparing the divide in American perception to the "blue or gold dress" internet phenomenon.