In this podcast episode, the history and evolution of tabloid journalism are discussed in-depth, with a focus on The National Enquirer and its sensational headlines and articles. The hosts also explore the impact of tabloid journalism on society and politics.
The Reid Technique is a popular interrogation method used by law enforcement, but it has led to numerous false confessions. One example is the case of a man who confessed to the murder of a young woman after seven and a half hours of questioning, despite having no involvement in the crime.
The narrator contacts a newspaper reporter with information about a crime, allowing them to share their perspective and receive publicity.
The New York Times editor, Jill Abramson, believed that Joe's story about abusive psychiatry was too focused on the personal and not enough on the bigger picture. The story was later held by the editor of the Times magazine just before publishing, causing Joe distress.
The hosts discuss the recent drama surrounding James Charles and how to handle confrontations and negativity online. They also address the issue of people using their platforms to try and extort money.
The mistaken identification of a harmless Maryland college student in a Black Lives Matter shirt as a KKK spokesperson by an ill-informed journalist is frustrating and wrong. The student's appearance and clothing should not have been used to make assumptions about his beliefs and affiliations.