10 chapters across the catalog
Himalayan Border Disputes, Stick Fights and War Reporting
A discussion of the unconventional "stick fights" used by Indian and Pakistani soldiers to settle border disputes in the Himalayas. The hosts critique mainstream media coverage of the Kashmir conflict, specifically questioning the accuracy of reports coming from journalists based far from the actual conflict zones.
In a trivia-style segment, it is revealed that one of the supplies cut off during the early invasion of Ukraine was abortion pills. NPR reports that these pills were requested specifically for women raped by Russian soldiers, a narrative the hosts view with skepticism.
A PBS NewsHour segment features diverse reactions from students across the country regarding Donald Trump's victory. While some students expressed hope for business-oriented leadership, others voiced fears of state-sponsored hate, potential war with Russia under Clinton, or a domestic civil war under Trump.
The Chilcot Report, a massive inquiry into the UK's involvement in the Iraq War, concluded that military action was not a last resort and was based on flawed intelligence. The report highlights private correspondence where Tony Blair promised President George W. Bush he would be with him "whatever."
Howard Stern Interview Clip Challenges Trump on Iraq War
A 2002 audio clip from The Howard Stern Show surfaced showing Donald Trump expressing tentative support for the invasion of Iraq, contradicting his frequent campaign claims of early opposition. While Trump maintains he spoke out strongly against the war before it began, the media highlights a lack of documented evidence for his vocal opposition during that period. The discovery is framed as an example of the media finally beginning to "dig" into the candidate's past statements.
BBC World Service, Staged War Reporting Parody
The hosts parody the dramatic style of war reporting used by the BBC World Service and CNN. They play a clip of BBC reporter Jon Donison reacting to an airstrike in Gaza City, which they suggest follows a predictable script designed to create a sense of danger for the audience. The segment mocks the "be safe" platitudes often exchanged between anchors and field reporters.
The hosts critique sensationalist war reporting from CNN and ABC News during the Gaza conflict. They mock reporters for wearing helmets in safe zones and using dramatic scripts about incoming missiles without audible evidence. Specific criticism is directed at Diane Sawyer and Christiane Amanpour for perceived bias in their questioning regarding U.S. obligations to Israel.
Anderson Cooper Deployment to Turkey Signals Syrian Conflict
CNN reporter Anderson Cooper's arrival in the Hatay province of Turkey near the Syrian border is interpreted as a definitive signal of impending military action. The hosts suggest that mainstream media deployments of high-profile anchors often precede orchestrated geopolitical escalations.
CNN's Arwa Damon reports from an undisclosed "safe house" in Syria, describing the Free Syrian Army and the siege of opposition strongholds. The hosts question the authenticity of the reporting and the level of organization attributed to the rebel forces.
Analysis of BBC and CNN field reports from Libya highlights inconsistencies in the "war zone" narratives. A BBC correspondent is shown without a helmet while claiming to be under fire, and footage of jets is allegedly edited in from other sources. The hosts point out a specific video where a person's head is digitally blocked out, suggesting the presence of unidentified intelligence operatives among the rebels.
