Media Mayhem with Allison Hope Weiner
Episode 216
The Racist Headlines from Donald Trump & Ann Coulter, Charleston Shooting, & Presidential Politics with Angelo Carusone
Donald Trump and Ann Coulter’s recent racism in the media, and the conservative media’s handling of the social and racial issues facing the country are discussed with Angelo Carusone of Media Matters. Dylann Roof and the issue of terrorism vs insanity, and the strange perspective of the press on the Charleston shooting, + Jeb Bush and the Republican race for the 2016 presidency are also explored. Finally, we examine Justice Roberts of the Supreme Court and the mislabeling of him as a liberal in this Media Mayhem interview, hosted by Allison Hope Weiner.
Episode Breakdown
00:01 Welcoming Angelo Carusone to Media Mayhem.
00:30 The problems with the media coverage of Donald Trump.
05:47 Comparing Jeb Bush to Donald Trump.
07:42 Ann Coulter and the conservative media.
15:01 National news coverage vs local news coverage.
16:53 The language surrounding Dylan Roof and terrorism.
23:09 The media portrayal of Justice Roberts .
28:55 Thank you and goodbye.
Guest Bio
Angelo Carusone is Executive Vice President at Media Matters. Before joining, he organized the successful Twitter based StopBeck effort. He holds a B.A. in American Studies from Fordham University and a law degree from the University of Wisconsin.
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