The Fifth Column #465 - The Tsarina Has Abdicated. The Audie Murphys of Journalism. The Veep Will Make Toasters
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Aug 2, 2024 Dive into the chaotic landscape of media and politics, where journalists are compared to heroic figures and political narratives shift faster than opinions. The hosts tackle the complexities of identity politics, highlighting the absurdity of recent events and public perceptions. They also discuss the alarming U.S. national debt, the impact of Venezuela's oppressive regime on migration, and escalating tensions in the Middle East. A humorous analysis reveals disillusionment with current political choices, prompting a reflection on what our future may hold.
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A Month of Emails
- Matt Welch recounted reviewing listener emails from the past month.
- The emails revealed a whirlwind of events, echoing the chaotic news cycles of 2016.
Media Whiplash
- Media coverage shifts drastically based on political narratives.
- Biden's potential exit and Harris's emergence saw a shift from negative to positive coverage.
Coronation of Kamala
- Camille Foster was offline for 10 days and returned to a sudden shift in the media's portrayal of Kamala Harris.
- The media's narrative quickly changed from Biden's perceived weakness to Harris's "coronation."