Year-end review, predictions for 2023, worst midterm ad award, unlikely allies award, FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago, changing perception of Trump, lack of law enforcement accountability, politicians' egos, God in politics, Kanye West's controversial remarks, Alex Jones interview, reflections on CNN's failure, gratitude for audience
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Quick takeaways
Media outlets funded by the subjects they cover undermine accurate reporting and objectivity.
The Uvalde school shooting incident exposed law enforcement's incompetence and lack of accountability.
Ron DeSantis gaining favorability over Trump signifies a shift in the political landscape and challenges conventional wisdom about Trump's power.
Deep dives
Biggest Media Fail: Lack of scrutiny on Sam Bankman-Fried
Despite evidence of fraud and questionable practices, Sam Bankman-Fried received positive coverage and was hailed as a genius by major media outlets. This highlights a conflict of interest when media outlets are funded by the same people they should objectively cover, leading to a failure in providing accurate and critical reporting.
Unsung Hero: Mother who confronted Uvalde PD during school shooting
A mother took a courageous stand during a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where police failed to act. She overcame arrests and intimidation to retrieve her children from the school, exposing the incompetence and lack of accountability in law enforcement.
Surprising Plot Twist: Trump's declining influence in the GOP
The once Teflon Don, Trump, is now facing challenges within the Republican Party. Ron DeSantis, among other potential candidates, is gaining favorability over Trump in some polls. This represents a major shift in the political landscape, challenging conventional wisdom about Trump's power and influence.
Biggest Media Fail: CNBC reporter falling for the Rahul Ligma controversy
A CNBC reporter fell for a prank involving the made-up name 'Rahul Ligma,' exposing a lack of critical thinking and fact-checking in reporting. This incident highlights the need for journalists to exercise thorough research and avoid falling for internet hoaxes.
Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders fist bump after voting for paid sick leave
One of the best news stories of the year was when Senator Ted Cruz and Senator Bernie Sanders fist bumped after voting for paid sick leave. This moment showcased a rare act of bipartisanship and highlighted the importance of providing basic benefits like paid sick leave for workers. The fact that Republican Senator Ted Cruz supported this measure demonstrated a shift in the Republican base's thinking on issues of worker rights and corporate power. It signaled a potential for future cooperation on similar issues.
Workers successfully unionize at Amazon and Starbucks
One of the most hopeful and transformative developments of the year was the successful unionization efforts at Amazon and Starbucks. The workers' victories against two of the biggest corporate powers in the world, Jeff Bezos and Starbucks, demonstrated the power of grassroots organizing and the importance of collective bargaining. These victories sent a message to other industries and businesses that workers are taking a stand and demanding better treatment and conditions. The growing labor movement and changing attitudes towards corporate power and labor unions signaled a shift in the popular sentiment and showed that change is possible when people come together.
Krystal, Saagar, Kyle and Marshall break down the 2022 Year in Review, Predictions for 2023, and give out awards to notable figures for categories like Worst Midterm Ad and Unlikely Allies.