Caller Can't Back Up Any of His Claims About "URBAN DECLINE" | Forrest Valkai & Owen Morgan
March 19, 2026
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Caller Brandon tries to argue that Democratic states suffer from "urban decline" with higher rates of crime, homelessness, and sexual assault, but the conversation quickly derails when he can't provide actual sources for his claims. Despite saying "just Google it," Brandon struggles to cite specific articles or data. The hosts fact-check him in real-time using FBI statistics showing that red states actually dominate the top 10 lists for violent crime and sexual assault. The call becomes increasingly contentious as Brandon confuses news organization names with actual sources, cites opinion pieces as data, and shifts between different arguments. After 28 minutes of being pressed for evidence, Brandon apparently hangs up. The hosts conclude this represents a broader media literacy crisis, particularly among Fox News viewers who don't understand how to evaluate sources or distinguish opinion from fact.
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