Cheney's Press Tactics and The Fragmented Media Landscape

Resources

Books

• "Days of Fire: Bush and Cheney in the White House" by Peter Baker - Explores the relationship between George W. Bush and Dick Cheney.

Articles & Papers

• "Life in Photos" feature of Dick Cheney (The New York Times) - A collection of photographs documenting Dick Cheney's life.
• Original story on NSA warrantless surveillance (The New York Times) - The article by James Risen and Eric Lichtblau that revealed the NSA's secret authorization to eavesdrop on Americans.
• Article on Dick Cheney's hunting accident (The Washington Post) - Details the incident where Dick Cheney accidentally shot Harry Witherington and quotes hunting safety rules.
• Article on Zaron Mamdani (The New York Times) - Discusses Zaron Mamdani's campaign and media strategy.
• Article on MSBNC and CNN audience decline (Nielsen, via The New York Times) - Reports on the decrease in viewership for these cable news networks.
• Article on the YouTube TV and ABC dispute (The New York Times) - Details the fight between YouTube TV and ABC over broadcasting rights.
• Article on Zaron Mamdani's policies and cost estimates (The Times of London) - Quoted former Mayor Bill de Blasio expressing doubts about Mamdani's policies.
• Article on the "Fake Bill de Blasio" incident (Semaphore) - The report by Brendan and Max detailing how a Times of London reporter was misled by a different Bill de Blasio.
• Article on Cash Patel's use of a government plane (The Bulwark) - The story reporting on Cash Patel's alleged misuse of a government plane.

People Mentioned

• Curtis Family - Mentioned for their Greek Gods and Heroes Halloween costume theme.
• Christine Curtis - Wife of Brian Curtis, dressed as Demeter for Halloween.
• Edgar Allan Poe - Mentioned as a Halloween icon and a bust was purchased as a decoration.
• Merlin - Mentioned as the model for a wig and beard costume.
• Gandalf - Mentioned as a possible visual comparison for Zeus.
• Santa - Mentioned as a possible costume for Zeus.
• Joseph Campbell - Mentioned in relation to mythical sources for Zeus and Merlin.
• Harry Witherington - The Austin lawyer accidentally shot by Dick Cheney.
• Kamala Harris - Mentioned in relation to a lawsuit against 60 Minutes.
• Terry McAuliffe - Former Governor of Virginia, mentioned in relation to election predictions.
• Mikey Sherrill - Mentioned as a candidate for New Jersey and a rally by Barack Obama.
• George Stephanopoulos - Referenced in relation to Bill Clinton's press office and the 60 Minutes interview with Donald Trump.
• Hulk Hogan - Co-founder of the unscripted wrestling league.
• Eric Bischoff - Mentioned in relation to the unscripted wrestling league.
• Dolly Parton - Mentioned as a comparison for country music sensations.
• Conway Twitty - Mentioned as an example of a traditional country music singer.
• Changpeng Zhao (CZ) - Cryptocurrency tycoon pardoned by Donald Trump.
• Hamas - Mentioned as a terrorist group that Binance allegedly helped move money for.
• Barack Obama - Mentioned for his ability to diffuse a screaming superfan.
• Brett Baer - Mentioned as a potential hire for CBS News.
• Scott Jennings - Mentioned as a potential hire for CBS News.
• Punky Brewster - Mentioned as a TV show from childhood.
• Joe Biden - Mentioned in relation to promises about re-election.
• Charles Barkley - Mentioned in relation to his memoir.
• Mike Johnson - Mentioned for frequently saying "I didn't see that."
• Barry Weiss - Mentioned for her stewardship of CBS News and normalizing relations with the conservative world.
• Clay Risen - Writes obituaries for The New York Times and wrote about Barry Weiss's power.
• Abby Phillip - Host of a show on CNN.
• Bill Clinton - Mentioned for attempting to restrict reporters' access in the White House.
• Prince Andrew - Stripped of titles and evicted from his royal residence.
• Jeffrey Epstein - Sex offender, mentioned in relation to Prince Andrew.
• Queen Elizabeth - Mentioned in relation to punishing Prince Andrew.
• Prince Harry - Mentioned in relation to making up a last name.
• Booger McFarland - ESPN analyst joining the podcast to discuss football.
• Brian Kelly - Embattled Tigers coach.
• Jerry Jones - Dallas Cowboys owner, interviewed by Stephen A. Smith.
• Stephen A. Smith - Host of "The Stephen A. Smith Show" on Sirius XM.
• Michael Irvin - Former Cowboys player, present during Jerry Jones's interview.
• Joe Buck - Commentator during the Cowboys-Cardinals game.
• Troy Aikman - Commentator during the Cowboys-Cardinals game.
• Logan Wilson - Bengals linebacker traded to the Cowboys.
• Sauce Gardner - Jets player traded for two first-rounders.
• Mike Parsons - Mentioned in relation to the Jets trading Sauce Gardner.
• Dylan Harper - Spurs rookie with a calf injury.
• Julius Caesar - Topic for a history exam that students were taught the wrong version of.
• Augustus - Nephew of Julius Caesar, the actual topic taught for the history exam.

Organizations & Institutions

• Spectrum Business - Sponsor of the podcast.
• Spotify Portal - Mentioned as a developer portal.
• The Ringer Podcast Network - Mentioned in relation to the Curtis family's Halloween costumes.
• Spirit Halloween - A store that sells Halloween costumes.
• Halloween Town - A year-round Halloween store in Burbank.
• NPR - Mentioned for reporting on Halloween spending.
• The New York Times - Publication mentioned for obituaries and articles.
• CBS News - Mentioned for the 60 Minutes interview with Donald Trump.
• NSA - National Security Agency, mentioned in relation to warrantless surveillance.
• The Corpus Christi Caller-Times - Publication that questioned the White House about Dick Cheney's hunting accident.
• The Washington Post - Publication that reported on Dick Cheney's hunting accident rules.
• The Times of London - Publication that ran the "Fake Bill de Blasio" story.
• Semaphore - Publication that reported the details of the "Fake Bill de Blasio" incident.
• MSNBC - Cable news network mentioned for audience decline and Andrew Cuomo's appearance.
• CNN - Cable news network mentioned for audience decline and potential hires.
• The Athletic - Publication mentioned for a headline about the Spurs.
• The Guardian Australia - Publication that reported on the history exam mix-up.
• ESPN - Mentioned for Booger McFarland's upcoming appearance.
• The Bulwark - Publication that broke the story about Cash Patel.
• Hulk Hogan's Unscripted Wrestling League - Mentioned in relation to Cash Patel's girlfriend.
• The White House - Mentioned in relation to restricting reporters' access.
• Pentagon - Mentioned in relation to prohibiting reporters from walking around certain parts of the building.
• The Oval Office - Mentioned in relation to the proximity of White House offices.
• The Carolina Panthers - NFL team discussed in relation to a podcast and a game.
• The Green Bay Packers - NFL team that played the Carolina Panthers.
• Fox - Broadcaster of the Panthers-Packers game.
• The Dallas Cowboys - NFL team discussed in relation to trades and interviews.
• The Cincinnati Bengals - NFL team that traded Logan Wilson to the Cowboys.
• The New York Jets - NFL team that traded Sauce Gardner.
• The San Antonio Spurs - NBA team discussed in relation to injuries.
• The Phoenix Suns - NBA team that played the Spurs.
• The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority - Organization responsible for the history exam mix-up in Australia.
• The University of Tulsa - Mentioned in the context of local news anchors being called up to national networks.
• News 12 Tulsa - Local news channel.
• The Ringer - Podcast network.

Tools & Software

• Spectrum Business Internet - Mentioned as a sponsor offering free business internet.
• Spotify Portal - An internal developer portal.
• Backstage Spotify.com - Website to try Spotify Portal.
• Google - Used for looking up information about Demeter.
• Apple iPhone - Implied for texting.
• Nielsen - Used for audience measurement data.
• Sling TV - A streaming service.
• Hulu + Live TV - A streaming service.
• YouTube TV - Streaming service involved in a dispute with ABC.
• Ring Doorbell - Used to conduct an interview with Bill de Blasio.
• Chat GPT - Mentioned in relation to the "Fake Bill de Blasio" incident.
• Sirius XM - Platform for "The Stephen A. Smith Show."

Websites & Online Resources

• spectrum.com/freeforlife - Website for Spectrum Business promotions.
• backstage.spotify.com - Website to try Spotify Portal.
• facebook.com - Social media platform where family costumes are shared.
• npr.org - Mentioned for reporting on Halloween spending.
• youtube.com - Platform where the unedited 60 Minutes interview with Donald Trump was posted.
• lovelink.us - Website for Mobile One.
• bluesky.social - Social media platform where Clay Risen wrote a thread.

Other Resources

• Greek Gods and Heroes - Halloween costume theme.
• The Incredibles - A movie and potential Halloween costume theme.
• The Bear - A TV show and potential Halloween costume theme.
• Aphrodite - Greek goddess, daughter of Brian Curtis.
• Odysseus - Greek hero, son of Brian Curtis.
• Demeter - Greek goddess, wife of Brian Curtis.
• Zeus - Greek god, Brian Curtis's Halloween costume.
• Lightning Bolt - Cardboard lightning bolt made by Brian Curtis's daughter.
• Spirit Gum - Used for applying fake beards and eyebrows.
• The Ramona Books - Mentioned in relation to stories heard through friends.
• Michael Keaton era Batman suit - Elaborate costume worn by a neighbor.
• Otter Pops - Frozen treats given out by "Otter Pop Batman."
• The Mandalorian - Halloween costume worn by Brian Curtis's son.
• Pulse Rifle - Mandalorian's weapon, converted from a BB gun.
• BB Gun - Antique BB gun used to create a prop rifle.
• Demolition - Wrestling tag team.
• Mr. Fuji - Wrestling character.
• Kiss - Band, mentioned in relation to face paint for costumes.
• The Iraq War - Dick Cheney's legacy as an architect of the war.
• Prop 50 - California ballot proposition to redraw congressional lines.
• Roe v. Wade - Mentioned in relation to midterm election motivations.
• NLT (National League of Texas) - Unscripted wrestling league.
• The Office of the Press Secretary - Restricted area in the White House.
• The Oval Office - Mentioned in relation to the proximity of White House offices.
• Country Music Sensation - Term used to describe Cash Patel's girlfriend.
• The Overwork Twitter Joke of the Week - A segment on the podcast.
• Prince Formerly Known as Andrew - Nickname for Prince Andrew.
• The Meow Mix Pod - Carolina Panthers podcast.
• The NLF Trade Deadline - Mentioned in relation to Cowboys trades.
• The NBA Trade Deadline - Implied context for Spurs injury woes.
• The Guardian Australia's Strained Pun Headline - A recurring segment on the podcast.
• Caesar Salad - A guessed pun headline.
• Hail Caesar - A guessed pun headline.
• Fail Caesar - A guessed pun headline.
• The Alabama LSU game - Upcoming football game.
• The Firing of Embattled Tigers Coach Brian Kelly - Topic for an upcoming podcast discussion.
• Lukewarm Takes about the Media - Topic for a future podcast discussion.