In hour 3, Mark is joined by Curtis Houck, Managing Editor of NewsBusters at the Media Research Center, to break down the latest media coverage and network reactions. Houck analyzes the media's framing of White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia's recent press briefing, highlights press double standards regarding public figures' credentials, and discusses the ongoing media reaction surrounding Shane Gillis's comedy monologue and corporate reporting. Mark is later joined by J. Peder Zane, Editor at RealClearInvestigations and Columnist for RealClearPolitics, to discuss the economic and political implications of "Medicare for All" proposals. Zane breaks down the financial sustainability of government-run health care, evaluates reimbursement rates compared to private insurance, and analyzes current midterm election polling trends. He then wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.
