Podcast #77 - Fox News: Yes, Trump Got Indicted Again but What About Hillary Clinton and Hunter Biden
Aug 22, 2023
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The podcast discusses the latest indictment against Trump and criticizes the government for targeting individuals based on ideology. Fox News outrage at the charges, comparing it to the end of democracy. The shift in focus from Trump's indictment to stories involving Hunter Biden and climate change is analyzed. The propaganda techniques used by Fox News hosts are highlighted, along with speculation on the origins of distinct voices. Contrasting views on Ivy League education based on political affiliation are examined. The podcast also provides an international update on airstrikes, economic situation, and agreements.
Fox News anchors express outrage over Trump's indictment while deflecting attention to Clinton and Hunter Biden.
Fox News hosts highlight allegations of corrupt practices by Clinton and Hunter Biden with little evidence to support them.
Deep dives
Fox News focuses on Trump's indictment
Fox News anchors react to the news of Donald Trump's fourth indictment, expressing outrage and resentment towards the complicit media and corrupt Democrats. They argue that Trump is being unfairly targeted while ignoring potential wrongdoings by Hillary Clinton and Hunter Biden. The network uses hyperbolic language, likening the situation to a revolution and the destruction of Western civilization. However, their fervor towards Trump diminishes by midweek, as they pivot to stories unrelated to the former president, such as Hunter Biden and the devastating wildfires in Maui.
Fox News invokes Hillary Clinton's emails
Fox News hosts bring up the topic of Hillary Clinton's emails in response to Trump's indictment, claiming that she routinely breaks the law and remains unpunished. They argue that Democrats exploit scandals like these to push their agendas, criticizing Clinton's hypocrisy and accusing her of corrupt practices. However, these claims remain largely unsubstantiated, with little evidence to support them.
Fox News focuses on Hunter Biden
Fox News hosts turn their attention to Hunter Biden, discussing allegations of corrupt business deals and questioning his ties to foreign countries. They suggest that the media and Democrats are dismissing these claims, painting Hunter Biden as a victim of unfair treatment. However, the evidence supporting these allegations is minimal, and the network's arguments rely on speculation rather than concrete facts.
Fox News promotes country song, 'Richmond, North of Richmond'
Fox News dedicates significant coverage to a country song called 'Richmond, North of Richmond', hailing it as a working-class anthem and praising the artist, Oliver Anthony. They celebrate the song's rise to number one on iTunes charts and view it as a unifying force. However, the song receives mixed reviews outside of the network, and its lyrics and musical quality are subject to criticism.
In this episode I review parts of the 12 hours of coverage I captured the night of and day after the 4th criminal indictment of Donald J. Trump. I go a bit more in depth into some clips than I did in the Bonus podcast. I also include how Fox News twisted the tragedy of the wildfires in Hawaii to make it into a weapon against Biden and to further discredit the real threats of climate change. The song "Rich Man North of Richmond" was surprisingly in the top five categories for the week and I do a few impressions including Kari Lake and a brand new one!
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