Guy Torches Media Smears After Racist Shooting in Jacksonville
Aug 29, 2023
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Guests include Josh Kraushaar, Mollie Hemingway, and Janice Dean. They discuss biased media reporting, the exploitation of a racist shooting, media bias towards Republican candidates of color, crime rates in Chicago, law enforcement challenges, analysis of a potential historic hurricane, and biased coverage by the Associated Press.
The media's biased coverage of political events and Trump's legal issues
Growing danger faced by journalists reporting on crime in Chicago
The potential impact of Trump's DC federal trial on his electability
Deep dives
Shooting at White Sox Game Involved Gun Inside Stadium
Authorities now believe that the shooting at a Chicago White Sox game involved a gun that was fired inside the stadium, dispelling earlier theories that the shots came from outside. The incident, which occurred during the fourth inning, left two women wounded. The investigation is ongoing.
TV News Crew Robbed at Gunpoint During Reporting on Armed Robberies
A news crew from Univision Chicago was robbed at gunpoint in West Town as they were reporting on a recent increase in armed robberies in the city. The crew had a camera, equipment bags, and personal backpacks stolen, with three masked suspects demanding money and taking the belongings. The incident highlights the growing danger faced by journalists reporting on crime in Chicago.
Chicago Pastor Offering Reward for Information on Shooting Death of Cousin
Reverend Paul Jakes Jr., a prominent West Side pastor in Chicago, is offering a reward for information on the shooting death of his 14-year-old cousin. In a press conference held to draw attention to the case, an ABC7 photographer covering the event was assaulted and robbed. The incident underscores the ongoing violence and crime in Chicago that affects not only residents but also those reporting on it.
France plans to destroy surplus wine, potential opportunity for a wine-loving family
France is set to spend $216 million to destroy 80 million gallons of surplus wine. Producer Christine, who is off drinking, could potentially save the French government money by consuming some of the surplus and taking a trip to Paris with her daughter. She may even contact Emmanuel Macron to propose her wine-saving mission and secure a comped trip to France. Additionally, Christine is attending a Nickelback concert, though there was a snag with the ticket purchase, leaving her and her husband in separate seats. However, there is speculation that her husband may have orchestrated the separation to avoid attending the concert altogether.
Molly Hemingway discusses the media's treatment of political events and the Trump legal issues
Molly Hemingway, editor in chief at the Federalist, joined the show to discuss the media's biased coverage of political events and the Trump legal issues. They touch on topics such as the media's tendency to blame shootings on the right, the upcoming trials involving Trump, and the public perception of Trump's electability. Molly also shares her experience attending the Michael Jackson musical and discusses her own surprise-filled adventures in New York.
Josh Kraushaar delves into Trump's legal issues and effects on the Republican Party
Political analyst Josh Kraushaar addresses the latest developments in Trump's legal issues, including the trial dates set for the DC federal trial on January 6th. They discuss the potential impact of the trial on Trump's electability, as well as the varying perspectives among Republican voters on Trump's role within the party. Kraushaar also comments on the challenges Republicans may face as the trials coincide with the political calendar.
