TACS 158

After a sting-tastic opening, Chris Hansen sits down with Anthony to explain how the show To Catch a Predator started, the research he did and didn't do for the show, the consequences behind these pervs actions, the collateral damage it causes, the possible entrapment angle, repeat customers, and society dealing with child porn. They then get into monitoring and stats, Chris's new project "Hansen vs. Predator," the Kickstarter making the show happen, the popularity of social media making monitoring pedos easier, human trafficking, identifying human traffickers, Chris's background in broadcasting, competition in journalism, the media's rush for breaking news, sloppy reporting, and relationships with law enforcement. Chris talks about his 9/11 coverage, they discuss anthrax changing the mail system, how 9/11 changed them, Sandy Hook, the Aurora shooting, 1st amendment infringement, media censorship, the ease of offending people, Michael Moore, responsible journalism and research, acknowledging the haters on social media, and advancements in technology and aviation. The show wraps up with some chat on legendary broadcasters, political reporting, Chris's sons following in his footsteps, South Park spoofing him, To Catch a Predator parodies, today's politics, and learning more about Chris's upcoming projects.

May 06th, 2015