An Asymmetrical Podcast EP 54

Brian Stelter of CNN introduces us to the symmetrical and asymmetrical media and we explore some of the fine work of the very symmetrical journalists around the country. Also, President Trump has the funniest moment of 2020 and a look at the how and why of Civil War statues. Lots of stuff happening in this episode.Here is the link to the Fifth Column Podcast: http://wethefifth.com/episodes/190-olivia-nuzzi-insiders-guide-to-2020-g36ymHere is some examples of symmetrical media:https://thefederalist.com/2017/02/06/16-fake-news-stories-reporters-have-run-since-trump-won/https://thefederalist.com/2017/05/23/13-major-fake-news-stories-just-five-months-trumps-presidency/https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/rich-noyes/2020/05/05/special-report-eight-worst-fake-news-stories-trump-yearsFollow Tom on Twitter: @TomshattuckMore Tom stuff at www.tomshattuck.comTom's "Insta" as the zillenials say: www.instagram.com/calvincaspian/The opening theme music is called Divine Intervention by Matthew Sweet.The closing theme music to this podcast C'est La Vie by Derek Clegg.Popcorn is the best affordable and tasty food that is just as good from the microwave as it is from a popcorn maker or a kettle. My wife makes a batch in a huge medieval kettle and it is just fine and not worth the grease explosion. Feel free to tweet me your thoughts. Excelsior!

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