Given Gemini's success at segmenting evening news broadcasts into their underlying stories, how well does it perform on a broader array of show types, including broader news programming and personality-driven news and news commentary shows? Here we test on six shows from a single day last week, two each from CNN, MSNBC and Fox News, asking Gemini 2.5 Pro, Gemini 2.5 Flash Thinking and Gemini 2.5 Flash Non-thinking to segment each into their underlying stories. Overall the three models perform very similarly across the six broadcasts, typically deviating only slightly (though for one broadcast there is a large difference). Gemini 2.5 Pro experienced several transient problems on these broadcasts, including an "Other" safety filter false positive failure, though it resolved when run again. Overall these results suggest considerable potential for applying Gemini to news segmentation across a wide array of television news broadcast types.
We'll use the same prompt for all of the models and broadcasts:
Attached is a television news transcript. You are a news cataloger whose job it is to read television news transcripts and identify each of the stories described within. Read the transcript below and make a list of all of the stories it describes. Each story may be mentioned multiple times in multiple places in the transcript. Number the stories in sequential order from 1. Output the story list as JSON records, one per row, with fields STORYID, TITLE and DESCRIPTION and a field TYPE that is "STORY". Then go through the transcript below and break it into chunks relating to each story and output each chunk in its original language as it appears in the transcript as a JSON record, one per row, that has fields STORYID and TXT and TYPE="CHUNK" to create an annotated version of the transcript and fill in the STORYID with the story number for that story.
Let's take a look at an hour-long CNN Newsroom Live episode from last week.
The first time we ran Gemini 2.5 Pro it encountered an internal error. The second time it silently failed mid-broadcast and truncated the results and the third time we got the following results:
{"STORYID": 1, "TITLE": "Correction Regarding Melania Trump's Media Deal", "DESCRIPTION": "The anchor corrects a previous statement, clarifying that Amazon, not Netflix, made a documentary deal with former First Lady Melania Trump.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 2, "TITLE": "US Immigration Crackdown and Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case", "DESCRIPTION": "Protests erupt in Los Angeles over the Trump administration's immigration raids. Concurrently, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongly deported to El Salvador, has been returned to the U.S. to face federal charges of human smuggling, a move that has drawn both praise for his return and criticism for the new prosecution.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 3, "TITLE": "Trump-Musk Feud Escalates, Threatens GOP Agenda", "DESCRIPTION": "A public feud between President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk continues, with Trump threatening to review Musk's federal contracts. Republicans express concern that the spat could jeopardize the passage of Trump's \"big, beautiful bill\" spending package.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 4, "TITLE": "Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Wins in Supreme Court", "DESCRIPTION": "The Supreme Court issues two rulings favorable to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an agency associated with Elon Musk, allowing it access to Social Security data and pausing a lower court's effort to subject it to federal records requests. This is a fictional story from the provided 2025 transcript.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 5, "TITLE": "Russia Attacks Kharkiv; Trump Comments on Ukrainian Response", "DESCRIPTION": "Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, suffers what its mayor calls the worst attack since the war began. The attack is seen as retaliation for a Ukrainian strike inside Russia. President Trump comments that Ukraine \"gave Putin a reason\" for the attack.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 6, "TITLE": "Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza", "DESCRIPTION": "A UN report highlights severe child malnutrition in Gaza. The report also calls for investigations into the killing of Palestinians at aid distribution sites. Separately, the Israeli military announces it has recovered the body of a Thai hostage, Nattapong Pinta.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 7, "TITLE": "Trump Administration Implements New International Travel Bans", "DESCRIPTION": "President Trump implements a new wave of travel bans affecting 19 countries. The story details the restrictions on Cubans seeking U.S. visas and includes a reaction from Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 8, "TITLE": "Russia Mocks Trump-Musk Feud", "DESCRIPTION": "Russian state media and officials are openly mocking the public falling out between President Trump and Elon Musk, with some sarcastically offering to broker peace or grant Musk asylum.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 9, "TITLE": "US and China to Resume Trade Talks", "DESCRIPTION": "President Trump announces new trade talks with China will begin on Monday following a phone call with President Xi Jinping, who reportedly agreed to restart the flow of rare earth minerals.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 10, "TITLE": "Wall Street Rises Amid Economic News, Trump Criticizes Fed", "DESCRIPTION": "Wall Street indices close the week on a high note following positive jobs numbers. President Trump criticizes the Federal Reserve for not lowering interest rates.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 11, "TITLE": "Trump Budget Proposal Aims to Eliminate Global Health Programs", "DESCRIPTION": "A budget proposal from the Trump administration seeks to eliminate the CDC's global health unit and slash funding for international health initiatives, a move public health experts warn could make Americans less safe from infectious diseases.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 12, "TITLE": "UFO Enthusiasts Believe Trump Will Reveal Alien Secrets", "DESCRIPTION": "At a gathering in the California desert, UFO enthusiasts express hope that President Donald Trump's second term will bring about \"The Disclosure,\" the public revelation of government knowledge about extraterrestrial life and UFOs.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 13, "TITLE": "NCAA Approves $2.8 Billion Settlement to Pay College Athletes", "DESCRIPTION": "A federal judge approves a landmark $2.8 billion settlement that will allow colleges to directly pay student-athletes, fundamentally changing the landscape of college sports.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 14, "TITLE": "Sports News: Stanley Cup Final and French Open Upset", "DESCRIPTION": "A wrap-up of sports news includes the Florida Panthers tying the Stanley Cup Final series with the Edmonton Oilers, and Jannik Sinner upsetting Novak Djokovic to advance to the French Open final.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 15, "TITLE": "US to Expand Use of Flying Cars and Supersonic Aircraft", "DESCRIPTION": "President Trump signs executive orders to expand the use of flying cars and supersonic aircraft through public-private partnerships, while also addressing security threats from drones.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
Gemini 2.5 Flash Thinking:
{"STORYID": 1, "TITLE": "Correction on Melania Trump Documentary Deal", "DESCRIPTION": "A CNN anchor corrects a previous error, clarifying that Amazon, not Netflix, made a documentary deal with First Lady Melania Trump.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 2, "TITLE": "Broadway Play 'Good Night and Good Luck' Live Broadcast", "DESCRIPTION": "An announcement for the live broadcast of the Tony-nominated play 'Good Night and Good Luck' on CNN.com.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 3, "TITLE": "Immigration Crackdown & Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case", "DESCRIPTION": "Details on protests erupting in Los Angeles over migrant detentions, and the ongoing legal battle of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongly deported to El Salvador and is now back in the U.S. facing federal criminal charges.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 4, "TITLE": "Trump-Musk Feud and 'Big, Beautiful Bill'", "DESCRIPTION": "Coverage of the public feud between U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, discussing Trump's threats regarding Musk's federal contracts, and the Republican Party's concerns about the spat impacting the passage of Trump's spending bill.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 5, "TITLE": "Supreme Court Rulings for Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)", "DESCRIPTION": "The U.S. Supreme Court grants two significant wins to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), allowing access to sensitive Social Security data and pausing efforts to subject the agency to federal records requests. The report humorously links this agency to Elon Musk.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 6, "TITLE": "Russia's Brutal Attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine", "DESCRIPTION": "Reports on the most severe attack on Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, since the full-scale war began, including casualty figures and U.S. President Donald Trump's reaction.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 7, "TITLE": "Gaza Humanitarian Crisis & Hostage Recovery", "DESCRIPTION": "A United Nations report highlighting acute malnutrition among children in Gaza, calls for investigations into killings at food distribution hubs, and the recovery of a Thai hostage's body by Israeli forces.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 8, "TITLE": "Trump Administration Implements New International Travel Bans", "DESCRIPTION": "President Trump's new wave of international travel bans, fully restricting entry from 12 countries and partially from seven others, including Cuba and Venezuela, with Venezuelan President Maduro's reaction.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 9, "TITLE": "Impact of U.S. Travel Ban on Cuba", "DESCRIPTION": "An in-depth look at how the Trump administration's partial travel ban on Cuba is affecting Cuban citizens, families, and the island's economy, including the Cuban Foreign Minister's 'racist undertones' accusation.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 10, "TITLE": "U.S. Economy and Trump's Criticism of the Federal Reserve", "DESCRIPTION": "An update on Wall Street's performance and U.S. job figures, alongside President Trump's strong criticism of the Federal Reserve for not lowering interest rates.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 11, "TITLE": "Proposed Cuts to U.S. Global Health Spending", "DESCRIPTION": "Analysis of President Trump's budget proposal which calls for significant cuts to U.S. global health programs, including the CDC's Global Health Unit and international immunization efforts, and the potential consequences.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 12, "TITLE": "Euromillions Lottery Reaches Record Jackpot", "DESCRIPTION": "An update on the Euromillions lottery reaching its biggest-ever jackpot, with details on the prize money and odds of winning.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 13, "TITLE": "Trump Executive Orders on Advanced Aviation Technologies", "DESCRIPTION": "President Trump signs new executive orders aimed at expanding the use of flying cars, addressing national security threats from drones, and increasing the use of supersonic aircraft.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 14, "TITLE": "Hopes for UFO/Extraterrestrial Life Disclosure Under Trump", "DESCRIPTION": "A report from a gathering of UFO enthusiasts in the California desert, where some believe President Trump will reveal long-secret files on unidentified flying objects and extraterrestrial life.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 15, "TITLE": "Federal Judge Approves College Sports Athlete Pay Settlement", "DESCRIPTION": "A federal judge approves a $2.8 billion settlement allowing U.S. college athletic schools to directly pay athletes, stemming from a lawsuit filed five years ago.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 16, "TITLE": "Stanley Cup Final Update", "DESCRIPTION": "An update on the Stanley Cup Final series, with the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers tied 1-1 after Game Two.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 17, "TITLE": "French Open Tennis Update", "DESCRIPTION": "A report on the French Open, highlighting Jannik Sinner's upset victory over Novak Djokovic and his advancement to the final against Carlos Alcaraz.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
Gemini 2.5 Flash Non-Thinking:
{"STORYID": 1, "TITLE": "Correction on Netflix/Amazon Melania Trump Deal", "DESCRIPTION": "A correction is issued regarding a previous report about a documentary deal with First Lady Melania Trump. It is clarified that Amazon, not Netflix, made the deal.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 2, "TITLE": "'Good Night and Good Luck' Live Broadcast", "DESCRIPTION": "A Tony-nominated play, 'Good Night and Good Luck,' is scheduled for a live broadcast on CNN.com.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 3, "TITLE": "Immigration Crackdown Protests in Los Angeles", "DESCRIPTION": "Protests erupt in Los Angeles over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, with clashes between demonstrators and federal immigration authorities.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 4, "TITLE": "Kilmar Abrego Garcia Deportation and Criminal Charges", "DESCRIPTION": "Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador, is returned to the U.S. to face federal criminal charges for unlawfully transporting undocumented immigrants. The case involves a standoff between the Trump administration and federal courts.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 5, "TITLE": "Trump-Musk Feud and its Impact", "DESCRIPTION": "A public feud between U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk continues, with Trump questioning Musk's behavior and threatening federal contracts. Republicans are concerned about the impact on Trump's spending bill.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 6, "TITLE": "Supreme Court Rulings on Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)", "DESCRIPTION": "The U.S. Supreme Court delivers significant wins to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), allowing access to Social Security data and pausing lower court efforts to subject DOGE to federal records requests.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 7, "TITLE": "Kharkiv Attack by Russia", "DESCRIPTION": "Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, experiences its worst attack since the war with Russia began, resulting in deaths and injuries. The attack is seen as Russia's response to Ukrainian intelligence services' actions.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 8, "TITLE": "Gaza Humanitarian Crisis and Malnutrition", "DESCRIPTION": "The United Nations reports a dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with a significant number of children diagnosed with acute malnutrition. Investigations are called for regarding killings at food distribution hubs.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 9, "TITLE": "Recovery of Thai Hostage Body from Gaza", "DESCRIPTION": "The body of Thai hostage Nattapong Pinta, captured by Hamas on October 7th, is recovered from the Rafah area in Gaza. He was murdered while in captivity.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 10, "TITLE": "Trump's International Travel Bans", "DESCRIPTION": "President Trump implements a new wave of international travel bans, impacting Cubans' ability to obtain U.S. visas and drawing criticism from other countries.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 11, "TITLE": "U.S. Economy and Trump's Outrage at Federal Reserve", "DESCRIPTION": "The U.S. stock market finishes the week on an optimistic note, with new job figures. President Trump expresses outrage at the Federal Reserve for not lowering interest rates.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 12, "TITLE": "Trump's Budget Proposal and Global Health Spending Cuts", "DESCRIPTION": "President Trump's budget proposal calls for significant cuts to global health spending, including the elimination of the CDC's global health unit and international immunization programs, raising concerns among public health experts.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 13, "TITLE": "UFO Enthusiasts and Trump's Potential Disclosure", "DESCRIPTION": "UFO enthusiasts gather in California, with some believing President Trump will reveal long-secret files on unidentified flying objects and extraterrestrial life.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 14, "TITLE": "Expansion of Flying Cars and Drone Regulations", "DESCRIPTION": "U.S. President Donald Trump signs new executive orders aimed at expanding the use of flying cars, addressing national security threats from drones, and increasing the use of supersonic aircraft.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 15, "TITLE": "Euromillions Jackpot Reaches Record High", "DESCRIPTION": "The Euromillions lottery jackpot reaches a record high of 250 million euros, with tickets sold in nine European countries.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 16, "TITLE": "NCAA Settlement and Athlete Compensation", "DESCRIPTION": "A federal judge approves a $2.8 billion settlement in a lawsuit, allowing U.S. colleges to directly pay athletes for the first time, addressing revenue sharing restrictions.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 17, "TITLE": "Stanley Cup Final: Panthers vs. Oilers", "DESCRIPTION": "The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers are tied at one game apiece in the Stanley Cup Final, with the Panthers winning Game Two in double overtime.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 18, "TITLE": "French Open Upset: Sinner Defeats Djokovic", "DESCRIPTION": "Italy's Jannik Sinner defeats Serbia's Novak Djokovic in a major upset at the French Open, advancing to face Carlos Alcaraz in the final.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
What about a slightly different format: a personality-driven show? Let's try an episode of Erin Burnett Out Front:
The first time we ran Gemini 2.5 Pro it failed midway through the broadcast with an "Other" safety failure, stating that the content was not permitted – a reflection of Gemini's constant struggles with the accuracy of its safety filters. Run a second time it provided output:
{"STORYID": 1, "TITLE": "Man Mistakenly Sent to El Salvador Returned to U.S. to Face Charges", "DESCRIPTION": "Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man mistakenly sent to a prison in El Salvador, has been returned to the United States to face federal charges in Tennessee for allegedly transporting undocumented migrants. The Department of Justice's decision to indict him has led to the resignation of a high-ranking federal prosecutor, raising questions about the timing and political motivations behind the charges, especially as the administration had previously claimed they were unable to secure his return.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 2, "TITLE": "Trump Addresses Public Feud with Elon Musk", "DESCRIPTION": "President Trump commented on his public falling out with former close advisor Elon Musk. While Trump claimed he is too busy to think about Musk, sources say he is inquiring about Musk's alleged drug use. The feud escalated when Musk made claims about Trump's connection to Jeffrey Epstein. The situation highlights the volatile relationship between Trump and powerful tech CEOs.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 3, "TITLE": "UFO Believers Hope Trump Will Release Secret Government Files", "DESCRIPTION": "At a large gathering of UFO enthusiasts, many are placing their hopes on President Trump to declassify and release secret U.S. government files on extraterrestrial life and UFOs. A Trump-created task force, chaired by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, is looking into the declassification of federal secrets, which attendees believe could lead to a major disclosure event during a potential second Trump term.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 4, "TITLE": "Trump Administration Officials to Meet with China on Trade", "DESCRIPTION": "Members of the Trump administration, including Howard Lutnick, are set to meet with Chinese officials in London for high-stakes trade talks. The administration's tough stance on tariffs, exemplified by discussions about banana tariffs and the goal of zero tariffs for American-made products, is analyzed by Fareed Zakaria, who questions the economic understanding of Trump's team and notes the silence of many American CEOs.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 5, "TITLE": "Ukraine's Advanced Drone Warfare and Russian Retaliation", "DESCRIPTION": "Following a stunning and successful Ukrainian drone attack on Russian air bases deep within Russian territory, Ukraine is bracing for a massive retaliatory response from Moscow. A CNN investigation reveals how Ukraine has rapidly expanded its drone program, using sophisticated methods including smuggling drones into Russia and leveraging local mobile networks to carry out the groundbreaking attacks. National security expert Seth Jones discusses the significant Russian casualties and equipment losses.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
Gemini 2.5 Flash Thinking:
{"STORYID": 1, "TITLE": "Kilmar Abrego Garcia's Return and Charges", "DESCRIPTION": "Details the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador to the US, where he faces criminal charges related to alien smuggling. Covers the resignation of a federal prosecutor, uncharged serious allegations (murder, child pornography) mentioned in court documents, conflicting statements from US and El Salvadoran officials, and the legal and political implications of the case's timing and nature.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 2, "TITLE": "Trump-Musk Public Feud", "DESCRIPTION": "Focuses on the public conflict between President Trump and Elon Musk, including Trump's comments on Musk's alleged drug use and Musk's counter-allegations regarding Trump and the Epstein files. Explores the potential implications for tech CEOs and government contracts.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 3, "TITLE": "UFO Enthusiasts' Hopes for Trump Disclosure", "DESCRIPTION": "Reports from a UFO conference where enthusiasts express hope that President Trump will declassify and release secret government files on extraterrestrial life. Discusses their belief in a 'disclosure event' and the role of the internet in truth dissemination.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 4, "TITLE": "Ukraine's Drone Warfare and Russian Casualties", "DESCRIPTION": "Examines Ukraine's successful drone attacks deep within Russian territory, revealing how they are carried out and the resulting damage to Russian military assets. Discusses Russia's retaliatory strikes and new analysis on the staggering number of Russian casualties and equipment losses, challenging the narrative of Russian indefinite endurance.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 5, "TITLE": "Trump's Trade Policy and CEO Silence", "DESCRIPTION": "Covers discussions around President Trump's trade policies, specifically tariffs, featuring comments from Howard Lutnick on bananas and Peter Navarro on deal timelines. Includes an analysis by Fareed Zakaria criticizing the administration's economic understanding and the 'shameful' silence of American CEOs in the face of economic uncertainty and politicization.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
Gemini 2.5 Flash Non-Thinking:
{"STORYID": 1, "TITLE": "Kilmar Abrego Garcia Case and Resignation of Federal Prosecutor", "DESCRIPTION": "The man mistakenly sent to El Salvador from Maryland, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, is back in the United States and facing criminal charges of transporting undocumented migrants. This case has caused a federal prosecutor to resign and raises questions about the administration's motives and the timing of his return. Accusations of murder and child pornography were mentioned by the Attorney General and in detention motions but are not included in the formal indictment.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 2, "TITLE": "Trump's Trade Negotiations with China and Howard Lutnick's Role", "DESCRIPTION": "President Trump is dispatching cabinet members, including Howard Lutnick, to London for high-stakes trade meetings with Chinese officials. The discussion touches on Trump's economic worldview, tariffs, and the skepticism of other world leaders regarding Trump's promises of quick deals. The segment also discusses a recent op-ed about why American CEOs are silent in the face of Trump's economic policies.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 3, "TITLE": "Ukraine's Drone Attacks on Russia and Military Strategy", "DESCRIPTION": "Ukraine has conducted stunning drone attacks deep inside Russian territory, damaging air bases and strategic bombers. This segment features a CNN investigation into how Ukraine's drone program has rapidly expanded and redefined modern warfare, including insights from a drone manufacturer. It also discusses the strategic implications of these attacks and Russia's anticipated response, along with new data challenging the narrative that Russia will win a war of attrition.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 4, "TITLE": "Trump's Blowup with Elon Musk and Alleged Drug Use", "DESCRIPTION": "President Trump addresses his public conflict with Elon Musk, with sources close to Trump suggesting Musk's behavior could be related to alleged drug use. The New York Times previously reported on Musk's alleged drug use and bladder problems. This segment explores the implications of this feud, including Musk's public attacks on Trump and the broader context of tech CEOs' interactions with the Trump administration.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 5, "TITLE": "UFO Enthusiasts and Trump's Promise of Declassification", "DESCRIPTION": "A UFO conference gathers enthusiasts who are banking on President Trump to release long-secret U.S. government files on extraterrestrial life. This segment explores the community's belief that Trump, who established a task force on declassification, will finally deliver on promises of greater transparency regarding UFOs, contrasting this with past administrations' handling of the topic.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
How about a Fox & Friends episode? This time the three models diverge sharply in how they group the broadcast, producing very different results.
Gemini 2.5 Pro:
{"STORYID": 1, "TITLE": "Cow Escapes at Livestock Auction", "DESCRIPTION": "A humorous introductory story about a cow that made a break for it at a livestock auction in Arkansas, running into the ceiling.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 2, "TITLE": "Host Banter and Introductions", "DESCRIPTION": "The hosts of \"FOX & Friends Saturday\" engage in light-hearted conversation, discussing new bifocal glasses, the hats they are wearing for a horse racing segment, and making general comments.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 3, "TITLE": "Alleged MS-13 Member Kilmar Abrego Garcia Extradited to US", "DESCRIPTION": "Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an illegal immigrant and alleged MS-13 gang member, is extradited to the United States to face criminal charges in Tennessee for human smuggling. The segment discusses his case, the Democratic politicians who supported him, and broader issues of immigration and clashes with ICE agents.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 4, "TITLE": "FBI Finds Dr. Fauci's Phone in COVID-19 Origins Probe", "DESCRIPTION": "Kash Patel reveals that the FBI has located a phone used by Dr. Anthony Fauci during the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting a potential breakthrough in the investigation into the virus's origins and whether Fauci was dishonest.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 5, "TITLE": "Headline Roundup 1", "DESCRIPTION": "A roundup of news headlines, including the recapture of escaped ex-police chief Grant Hardin, the Trump administration's request to the Supreme Court to allow layoffs at the Department of Education, a near 30-year high in US measles cases, and a study suggesting it's often acceptable to invite oneself to social events.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 6, "TITLE": "Belmont Stakes Preview from Saratoga", "DESCRIPTION": "Abby Hornacek reports live from Saratoga Springs, New York, giving a preview of the 157th Belmont Stakes, which is being held there.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 7, "TITLE": "Feud Between Donald Trump and Elon Musk", "DESCRIPTION": "A discussion about the public feud between former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, after which Musk floated the idea of creating a new political party called the \"America Party.\" The segment includes an interview with Rich Lowry of the National Review.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 8, "TITLE": "Egyptian National Charged with Hate Crime for Attack on Pro-Israel March", "DESCRIPTION": "An Egyptian national faces a federal hate crime charge for allegedly using a makeshift flamethrower to attack pro-Israel marchers in Boulder, Colorado. The segment includes an interview with Ofir Akunis, the Consul General of Israel in New York, about rising antisemitism.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 9, "TITLE": "How to Bet on the Belmont Stakes", "DESCRIPTION": "Abby Hornacek reports from Saratoga Race Course, where she gets a lesson from a horse racing veteran on how to read a racing form and place a bet for the Belmont Stakes.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 10, "TITLE": "Headline Roundup 2", "DESCRIPTION": "A roundup of news headlines, including China agreeing to resume exports of rare earth minerals to the U.S., a drag racer walking away from a terrifying crash in Illinois, and a Georgia teen being awarded a scholarship from Burger King for his strong work ethic.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 11, "TITLE": "Child Literacy Rates and the Impact of Screen Time", "DESCRIPTION": "A segment on declining child literacy rates and the rise of screen time replacing story time for many families. The discussion features an interview with Spencer Russell, founder of \"Toddlers Can Read.\"", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 12, "TITLE": "National Weather Report", "DESCRIPTION": "Meteorologist Adam Klotz provides a national weather forecast, highlighting a line of severe thunderstorms moving across the Southeast and warm temperatures in the western U.S.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
Gemini 2.5 Flash Thinking:
{"STORYID": 1, "TITLE": "Kilmar Abrego Garcia: MS-13 Gang Member Faces Human Smuggling Charges", "DESCRIPTION": "Alleged MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia is back in the U.S. facing federal charges in Tennessee for human smuggling and conspiracy, with officials stating he trafficked illegal migrants, including alleged MS-13 members. The segment discusses the political fallout and how Democrats and some media outlets initially advocated for him as an 'innocent Maryland man wrongly deported,' contrasting this with his alleged criminal activities and the broader debate on immigration, rule of law, and political narratives.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 2, "TITLE": "COVID-19 Origins Probe: Dr. Fauci's Phone Found", "DESCRIPTION": "FBI Director Kash Patel hints at a potential breakthrough in the COVID-19 origins probe after Dr. Anthony Fauci's phone was reportedly found. The segment discusses the implications of this discovery, the previous inability to locate his devices, and the host's criticisms of Fauci's alleged lies regarding gain-of-function research and the pandemic's impact.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 3, "TITLE": "\"Devil in the Ozarks\" Ex-Police Chief Grant Hardin Recaptured", "DESCRIPTION": "Grant Hardin, an ex-police chief known as the \"Devil in the Ozarks,\" has been recaptured near the prison from which he escaped nearly two weeks prior. He was serving sentences for rape, and his capture was aided by an elite Border Patrol unit.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 4, "TITLE": "Trump Administration Seeks Mass Layoffs at Education Department", "DESCRIPTION": "The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow the layoff of over 1300 workers at the Education Department, following an executive order to dismantle the DoE. This legal move comes after a district judge previously reversed mass layoffs.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 5, "TITLE": "U.S. Measles Cases Nearing 30-Year High", "DESCRIPTION": "The CDC reports that U.S. measles cases are approaching a 30-year high, with over 1100 cases across 33 states, significantly more than the previous year and on track to surpass 2019 numbers, potentially marking the highest incidence since 1992.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 6, "TITLE": "Study Suggests It's Okay to Self-Invite to Group Plans", "DESCRIPTION": "A new study indicates that people often overestimate how annoyed others would be if they invited themselves to group plans, and in many cases, event organizers would welcome it. However, the segment clarifies that formal events like weddings remain an exception.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 7, "TITLE": "Trump and Elon Musk Feud; Musk Floats \"America Party\"", "DESCRIPTION": "A public feud between President Trump and Elon Musk has emerged over a \"Big, Beautiful Bill,\" leading Trump to seemingly distance himself from Musk. Concurrently, Musk is exploring the formation of a new U.S. political party, \"The America Party,\" aiming to represent the political middle ground. The segment features an interview with Rich Lowry discussing the significance and impact of this public disagreement.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 8, "TITLE": "Egyptian National Charged with Federal Hate Crime in Boulder Flamethrower Attack", "DESCRIPTION": "An Egyptian national accused of using a makeshift flamethrower and Molotov cocktail in an attack on pro-Israel marchers in Boulder, Colorado, has been formally charged with a federal hate crime. The Consul General of Israel in New York, Ofir Rah, discusses this incident and other anti-Semitic attacks, linking them to \"brainwash\" on campuses and foreign funding.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 9, "TITLE": "Belmont Stakes Preview and Horse Racing Betting Tips", "DESCRIPTION": "A preview of the 157th Belmont Stakes, held at Saratoga Springs, includes a segment on how to place a bet on horse races. Reporter Abby Hornacek learns betting terminology and strategies from an expert, placing a bet herself, and discusses the impact of weather conditions on horse performance.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 10, "TITLE": "Trump Announces China Agreement to Resume Rare Earth Mineral Exports", "DESCRIPTION": "President Trump announced that China has agreed to resume sending rare earth minerals to the United States, following a halt in April. This agreement comes after a call between President Trump and President Xi to resolve an ongoing trade dispute, with these minerals being crucial for various U.S. industries including automotive, robotics, and defense.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 11, "TITLE": "Drag Racer Survives Spectacular Airborne Crash in Illinois", "DESCRIPTION": "A drag racer in Illinois experienced a terrifying airborne crash during a high-speed test run. The Corvette slammed down, flipped over a guard rail, and broke into pieces, but the driver, though unconscious for a few minutes, walked away with only minor bruising.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 12, "TITLE": "Graduating Teen Rewarded with Scholarship for Helping Coworkers at Burger King", "DESCRIPTION": "A Georgia teen who went straight to his Burger King job after his high school graduation, still wearing his cap and gown, to help his coworkers, has been awarded a $10,000 scholarship by Burger King. He plans to use the money for trade school to open his own auto shop.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 13, "TITLE": "Declining Literacy Rates and Rising Screen Time Among Children", "DESCRIPTION": "A new survey reveals that less than half of parents, particularly those from Gen-Z, are reading aloud to their children, contributing to declining literacy rates while screen time rises. Spencer Russell, founder of \"Toddlers Can Read,\" discusses reasons for this trend, including parental boredom, stress, and their own struggles with reading, as well as the impact of screens replacing story time.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
Gemini 2.5 Flash Non-Thinking:
{"STORYID": 1, "TITLE": "Livestock Auction Chaos: Cow Escapes into Ceiling", "DESCRIPTION": "A humorous incident at a livestock auction where a cow made a break for it and ran into the ceiling, leading to attendees making jokes.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 2, "TITLE": "Kilmar Abrego Garcia: MS-13 Gang Member Back in US, Faces Charges", "DESCRIPTION": "Focuses on the re-entry of alleged MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia into the U.S. to face federal human smuggling and conspiracy charges. The segment discusses his past deportation, democratic advocacy for him as an 'innocent Maryland man,' and criticism of the media and Democrats for their portrayal of him.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 3, "TITLE": "COVID-19 Origins Probe: Dr. Fauci's Phone Found", "DESCRIPTION": "Discussion about the FBI finding Dr. Fauci's original phone as part of the COVID-19 origins probe, with Kash Patel suggesting it could uncover lies. The hosts express skepticism about Fauci's truthfulness and the impact of his decisions during the pandemic.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 4, "TITLE": "Escaped Police Chief Grant Hardin Recaptured", "DESCRIPTION": "Reports on the recapture of former police chief Grant Hardin, known as 'The Devil in the Ozarks,' after nearly two weeks on the run. He was found close to the prison, and a resident describes the moment of his capture.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 5, "TITLE": "Trump Administration Seeks Mass Layoffs at Education Department", "DESCRIPTION": "Details the Trump administration's request to the Supreme Court to allow mass layoffs of over 1300 workers at the Education Department, following President Trump's executive order to dismantle the DoE.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 6, "TITLE": "US Measles Cases Nearing 30-Year High", "DESCRIPTION": "Reports on the rising number of measles cases in the U.S., nearing a 30-year high with over 1100 cases across 33 states, and projections to surpass 2019 figures.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 7, "TITLE": "Study on Self-Inviting to Group Plans", "DESCRIPTION": "A lighthearted segment discussing a new study that suggests it's often okay to invite yourself to group plans, as people tend to overestimate how annoyed others would be. However, it cautions against self-inviting to formal events like weddings.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 8, "TITLE": "Trump and Elon Musk Public Feud / Elon Musk's 'America Party'", "DESCRIPTION": "Explores the public feud between President Trump and Elon Musk, discussing Musk's proposal for a new 'America Party' to represent the middle 80% and the political implications of their falling out, especially concerning the 'Big, Beautiful Bill'.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 9, "TITLE": "Anti-Israel Attacks and Brainwash on Campuses", "DESCRIPTION": "Discussion with the Consul General of Israel in New York about recent attacks against pro-Israeli individuals and institutions, linking them to 'brainwash' on campuses and foreign funding.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 10, "TITLE": "Belmont Stakes Preview and Horse Betting Lesson", "DESCRIPTION": "A segment from Saratoga Springs previewing the Belmont Stakes, with Abby Hornacek learning how to place a bet on horse races from an expert, including terminology and tips for picking winners.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 11, "TITLE": "China Agrees to Send Rare Earth Minerals to US", "DESCRIPTION": "Reports that China has agreed to resume sending rare earth minerals to the U.S. after a call between President Trump and President Xi, following a previous halt in exports.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 12, "TITLE": "Drag Racer Goes Airborne in Illinois", "DESCRIPTION": "A report on a terrifying incident where a drag racer went airborne during a test run in Illinois, with the car breaking into pieces, but the driver miraculously escaping with only minor bruising.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 13, "TITLE": "Burger King Awards Scholarship to Hardworking Teen", "DESCRIPTION": "A heartwarming story about a Georgia teen who went straight to work at Burger King after his graduation, leading to Burger King awarding him a $10,000 scholarship for trade school.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 14, "TITLE": "Declining Literacy Rates and Rising Screen Time in Children", "DESCRIPTION": "Discusses new survey findings that less than half of parents, especially Gen-Z, are reading to their children, and how rising screen time might be replacing story time.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 15, "TITLE": "Severe Weather Pattern: Tornado Warning in Arkansas", "DESCRIPTION": "A weather report detailing an active severe weather pattern, including a tornado warning in Arkansas, and a line of thunderstorms sweeping across the Southeast.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 16, "TITLE": "Trump Administration's 'Common Sense Agenda'", "DESCRIPTION": "A discussion by the hosts about the Trump administration's approach to issues like immigration, characterizing it as driven by 'common sense' and applying laws as written, in contrast to what they view as ideology-driven policies.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 17, "TITLE": "Democratic Party's 'Bad Choices' and Ideology", "DESCRIPTION": "A recurring theme where the hosts criticize Democrats for consistently 'picking the worst poster people' to represent their issues, attributing it to a focus on ideology over reality and a desire to cultivate a new constituency.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 18, "TITLE": "Biden Pardons Dr. Fauci", "DESCRIPTION": "A brief mention of Dr. Fauci having received a pardon from President Biden.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 19, "TITLE": "NIH and Gain-of-Function Research", "DESCRIPTION": "A host expresses suspicion that Dr. Fauci lied about COVID-19 origins because the NIH was involved in gain-of-function research.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 20, "TITLE": "COVID-19's Impact on Lives and Economy", "DESCRIPTION": "A host laments the negative impact of COVID-19 policies on people's lives, isolation, mental health, and the economy.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 21, "TITLE": "Role of Border Patrol in Grant Hardin's Capture", "DESCRIPTION": "A resident credits an elite Border Patrol unit from Texas with changing the dynamic of the manhunt for Grant Hardin and leading to his capture.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 22, "TITLE": "Education Department Dismantlement and Linda McMahon", "DESCRIPTION": "President Trump's goal of dismantling the Department of Education and his choice of Linda McMahon as potentially the 'last Secretary of Education'.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 23, "TITLE": "District Judge Reverses DoE Mass Layoffs", "DESCRIPTION": "A district judge's ruling to reverse the mass layoffs at the Education Department, which the Trump administration is appealing to the Supreme Court.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 24, "TITLE": "Belmont Stakes Broadcast Details", "DESCRIPTION": "Information on when and where to watch the Belmont Stakes coverage on FOX.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 25, "TITLE": "Hats and Fashion on Fox & Friends Weekend", "DESCRIPTION": "The hosts and Abby Hornacek playfully comment on their hats during the Belmont Stakes segment, leading to some lighthearted banter.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 26, "TITLE": "The 'Big, Beautiful Bill' and Congressional Votes", "DESCRIPTION": "Rich Lowry discusses the legislative challenges of passing the 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' noting the need for more votes and predicting a late-night vote with Trump's involvement.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 27, "TITLE": "Speaker Johnson's Modesty Comment to Elon Musk", "DESCRIPTION": "Rich Lowry quotes Speaker Johnson telling Elon Musk to have 'a little modesty' about telling Johnson how to run his legislative business, just as Johnson doesn't tell Musk how to run his rocket business.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 28, "TITLE": "Importance of Rare Earth Minerals", "DESCRIPTION": "The description of rare earth minerals as key to producing cars, robotics, and defense systems in the United States.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 29, "TITLE": "Parents' Reasons for Not Reading to Kids", "DESCRIPTION": "Spencer Russell outlines three main reasons parents give for not reading to their children: finding it boring, being tired/stressed, and struggling with reading themselves.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 30, "TITLE": "Reading to Kids as a Parent's Duty", "DESCRIPTION": "Brian and Spencer Russell emphasize that reading to kids is about pouring into them and doing what's best for them, not just what's fun for the parent.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 31, "TITLE": "Impact of Screens on Story Time", "DESCRIPTION": "The segment discusses how screen time is often replacing story time, leading to declining literacy rates.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
And what about an episode the personality-driven show The Ingraham Angle? This time all three models yield similar results, though the non-thinking model breaks out several ending stories into their own entries.
Gemini 2.5 Pro:
{"STORYID": 1, "TITLE": "Deported Man Kilmer Abrego Garcia Returns to US to Face Human Trafficking Charges", "DESCRIPTION": "Kilmer Abrego Garcia, an El Salvadoran man previously deported by the Trump administration and championed by Democrats, was returned to the US to face federal charges for human trafficking. The segment includes an interview with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch, who discusses the investigation and indictment, and further commentary on the political implications of Democrats supporting Garcia.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 2, "TITLE": "US Economy Defies Predictions of Tariff-Driven Inflation", "DESCRIPTION": "A segment discussing the strong US economy, including a better-than-expected jobs report and wage growth outpacing inflation. This is contrasted with earlier predictions from economists that President Trump's tariffs would cause inflation. Former National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett is interviewed on the topic.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 3, "TITLE": "Segment on 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'", "DESCRIPTION": "A segment discussing what is termed 'Trump Derangement Syndrome,' using CNN's Christiane Amanpour's comment that she took a 'burner phone' on a trip to the US out of fear of the Trump administration as a prime example of irrational fear among liberals.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 4, "TITLE": "Friday Follies: Trump-Musk Rift and Michelle Obama Comments", "DESCRIPTION": "The 'Friday Follies' segment with Raymond Arroyo covers the public disagreement between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, as well as comments from Michelle Obama about her daughter Malia changing her last name and the public scrutiny she faced as First Lady.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 5, "TITLE": "Protests Against ICE and Left-Wing Lawlessness", "DESCRIPTION": "A report on chaotic protests against ICE agents in Los Angeles, where demonstrators clashed with officials and blocked vehicles. The segment also mentions that former official Kash Patel was a victim of a 'swatting' incident, presenting both as examples of dangerous left-wing radicalism.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
Gemini 2.5 Flash Thinking (the produced transcript is accurate but does append the prompt at the end of the transcript without separating it from the text):
{"STORYID": 1, "TITLE": "Kilmer Abrego Garcia's Return and Human Trafficking Charges", "DESCRIPTION": "A segment discussing the return of Kilmer Abrego Garcia to the U.S. from El Salvador, where he was immediately taken into federal custody on human trafficking charges. It details his alleged role in an alien smuggling ring, including transporting minors and soliciting nude photographs, as well as an alleged role in a murder. The segment explores the political and legal battle surrounding his initial deportation by the Trump administration and subsequent court orders for his return, featuring an interview with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch and reactions from liberal commentators and politicians.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 2, "TITLE": "Trump-Musk Rift and Positive Economic News", "DESCRIPTION": "This story focuses on the ongoing public disagreement between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, discussing their current strained relationship and potential reconciliation. It then transitions to positive economic developments under the Trump administration, highlighting better-than-expected jobs numbers, wage growth, and the Dow's performance. The segment specifically addresses the lack of inflation despite tariffs, contrasting it with economists' predictions and featuring an interview with Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic Council.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 3, "TITLE": "Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) and Liberal Reactions", "DESCRIPTION": "A segment that humorously and critically examines what it labels \"Trump Derangement Syndrome\" (TDS), presenting it as a severe mental breakdown among liberals and media figures. It uses Christiane Amanpour's anecdote about using a \"burner phone\" when traveling to the U.S. as a prime example of irrational fear and villainization of conservative politics, arguing that liberals avoid substantive debate by resorting to personal attacks and extreme characterizations of Donald Trump.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 4, "TITLE": "Friday Follies (Humorous News Roundup)", "DESCRIPTION": "A lighthearted segment featuring Raymond Arroyo, offering a humorous take on various news topics. This includes a comedic look at the Trump-Musk rift, highlighting subtle jabs exchanged between them, and discussions about Michelle Obama's daughter changing her last name and Michelle Obama's own complaints about public scrutiny of her style during her time in the White House.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 5, "TITLE": "Anti-ICE Protests and Lawlessness in Los Angeles", "DESCRIPTION": "This story covers intense protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Los Angeles, where activists reportedly blocked vehicles and interfered with arrests, leading to a chaotic scene where one person was hit by an SUV. The segment criticizes the \"open borders fanatics\" and liberal politicians for normalizing resistance against law enforcement, using Mayor Karen Bass's reaction and a mention of Kash Patel being \"swatted\" as examples of the broader issue of lawlessness and hypocrisy.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
Gemini 2.5 Flash Non-Thinking:
{"STORYID": 1, "TITLE": "Kilmer Abrego Garcia's Return and Charges", "DESCRIPTION": "Discussion about Kilmer Abrego Garcia, who was deported to El Salvador and then returned to the U.S. to face human trafficking charges. The segment details his alleged crimes, the legal battle over his deportation, and the political reactions to his return, including criticism from liberals and Democrats.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 2, "TITLE": "Trump-Musk Rift and Economic News", "DESCRIPTION": "Analysis of the public disagreement between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, and its potential impact on the Republican Party. The segment also covers positive economic news, including higher-than-expected job numbers, wage growth outpacing inflation, and the Dow's rise, arguing that Trump's tariffs have not caused inflation as predicted by many economists.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 3, "TITLE": "Trump Derangement Syndrome and Liberal Reaction", "DESCRIPTION": "Discussion about 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' as a political phenomenon, questioning whether it's a genuine mental condition or performative theater among liberals and media figures. It highlights examples like Christiane Amanpour's fear of coming to America under Trump and the left's perceived inability to engage in substantive debates with conservatives.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 4, "TITLE": "Friday Follies: Political & Celebrity Observations", "DESCRIPTION": "A lighter segment discussing various humorous or ironic political and celebrity-related topics. This includes the 'breakup' between Trump and Elon Musk, observations about Michelle Obama's daughter changing her last name and Michelle's complaints about media scrutiny of her style.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 5, "TITLE": "Anti-ICE Protests and Lawlessness in LA", "DESCRIPTION": "Report on chaotic scenes in Los Angeles where protesters clashed with ICE agents, blocking vehicles and attempting to stop arrests. The segment discusses the normalization of such resistance by the left and their perceived preference for open borders and disregard for law enforcement.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 6, "TITLE": "Kash Patel Swatted", "DESCRIPTION": "A brief mention of Kash Patel, former FBI Director, being 'swatted' (having emergency services sent to his home under false pretenses), which is presented as an example of the 'ultimate height of hypocrisy' from the left.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 7, "TITLE": "FOX NATION Promotions", "DESCRIPTION": "Promotional clips for Donald Trump's 'Comeback Season Two' and 'Season One' streaming on FOX NATION, interspersed throughout the broadcast.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 8, "TITLE": "Advertisements/Sponsorships", "DESCRIPTION": "Various advertisements and sponsorships, including The Jewelry Exchange, Relaxium Sleep, RockAuto.com, Empire Today, UroLift System, Coventry, Clear Captioned Phone, and Morgan & Morgan.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
Similarly, let's examine The Weekend on MSNBC.
Gemini 2.5 Pro:
{"STORYID": 1, "TITLE": "Trump's 'Flood the Zone' Strategy and Executive Actions", "DESCRIPTION": "A discussion of President Trump's flurry of executive actions, such as a new travel ban and an investigation into President Biden's use of an autopen, framed as a \"flood the zone\" strategy to distract from issues like a Congressional Budget Office report on the national debt. Former Senator Jon Tester weighs in.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 2, "TITLE": "US Economy: Jobs Report and Trump's Tariffs", "DESCRIPTION": "Analysis of the May jobs report, which shows some underlying weaknesses, and the economic impact of President Trump's tariffs, including rising consumer prices on items like bananas and supply chain disruptions. Guests include economist Courtney Brown and former Senator Jon Tester.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 3, "TITLE": "Trump Administration vs. Harvard University", "DESCRIPTION": "A federal judge temporarily blocks President Trump's ban on foreign students at Harvard, marking another legal setback for the administration in its ongoing conflict with the university. Professor Maya Jasanoff discusses the legal and cultural implications of the administration's targeting of higher education.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 4, "TITLE": "Democratic Attorneys General Challenge Trump Administration", "DESCRIPTION": "A discussion with three Democratic state attorneys general (Kathy Jennings of Delaware, Phil Weiser of Colorado, and Kwame Raoul of Illinois) about their legal strategies and successes in challenging the Trump administration's policies in court on issues including due process, immigration, and the dismantling of federal agencies.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 5, "TITLE": "Late-Night Comics Joke About Trump-Musk Feud", "DESCRIPTION": "A montage of clips from late-night comedy shows where hosts joke about the public breakdown of the political relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, followed by commentary from the show's hosts.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
Gemini 2.5 Flash Thinking:
{"STORYID": 1, "TITLE": "Trump's Executive Actions & \"Flooding the Zone\" Strategy", "DESCRIPTION": "Discussion of Trump's flurry of executive actions (travel ban, foreign student ban, Biden autopen investigation) as part of a deliberate \"flood the zone\" strategy to distract from his agenda's troubles and the rising national debt. It also covers the political implications of his spending bill and the impact of the Trump-Musk feud on legislative votes.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 2, "TITLE": "Economic Impact of Trump's Tariffs and Job Market Report", "DESCRIPTION": "Analysis of the May job market report, including downward revisions, and concerns over the doubling of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, their impact on consumer prices and supply chains, and the Commerce Secretary's testimony on tariff goals.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 3, "TITLE": "Trump Administration's Legal Battles with Harvard University", "DESCRIPTION": "Examination of the Trump administration's ongoing \"war\" against Harvard, specifically focusing on the foreign student ban, the university's legal victories, and the broader implications for higher education and constitutional rights.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 4, "TITLE": "Democratic Attorneys General Challenging the Trump Administration in Court", "DESCRIPTION": "A discussion with three Democratic State Attorneys General on their coordinated legal strategy against the Trump administration's policies, highlighting their successes in blocking actions related to federal programs, data access, and immigration, while emphasizing the defense of the Constitution.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 5, "TITLE": "Trump-Musk Feud and its Political Implications", "DESCRIPTION": "Coverage of the public breakdown of the relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, its discussion in political circles and on social media, and its satirical treatment by late-night comedians.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 6, "TITLE": "Attacks on LGBTQ+ Community Amid Pride Month", "DESCRIPTION": "Preview of a segment discussing the Trump administration's actions targeting the LGBTQ+ community and the celebration of Pride Month.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
Gemini 2.5 Flash Non-Thinking (it appended the prompt to the end of the transcript without delineating it):
{"STORYID": 1, "TITLE": "Trump's Executive Actions and 'Flooding the Zone' Strategy", "DESCRIPTION": "Discussion of President Trump's recent flurry of executive actions, including new travel bans, restrictions on foreign students, and an order to the DOJ to investigate President Biden's use of an autopen. The segment explores whether these actions are a distraction from Trump's problematic agenda and connects them to Steve Bannon's 'flood the zone' strategy, aiming to overwhelm the public and media to prevent accountability.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 2, "TITLE": "Economic Impact of Trump's Tariffs and Job Market Concerns", "DESCRIPTION": "Analysis of the economic implications of Trump's tariffs, particularly on steel and aluminum imports, and their potential to raise prices on consumer goods. The segment also covers the latest job market report, highlighting downward revisions and people exiting the labor force, and features the Commerce Secretary's 'building bananas' gaffe.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 3, "TITLE": "Trump Administration's War Against Harvard University", "DESCRIPTION": "Examination of the Trump administration's ongoing targeting of Harvard University, including attempts to block international student enrollment and other actions perceived as a 'culture war' against elite institutions. The segment discusses Harvard's legal victories against these measures and the broader implications for higher education and constitutional rights.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 4, "TITLE": "Democratic Attorneys General Fighting the Trump Administration", "DESCRIPTION": "A conversation with three Democratic State Attorneys General about their legal battles against the Trump administration, focusing on issues like immigration, due process, tariffs, and the dismantling of federal agencies. They discuss their strategies, recent victories (such as the reinstatement of AmeriCorps), and concerns about the administration's use of 'shadow dockets' and potential political retaliation.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 5, "TITLE": "Trump and Elon Musk Feud: Late Night Comedy Takes", "DESCRIPTION": "A segment featuring late-night comedy clips and discussion about the public breakdown of the political relationship, or 'bromance,' between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, and how it has become fodder for comedians.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 6, "TITLE": "LGBTQ+ Community and Pride Month Amidst Trump Administration Attacks", "DESCRIPTION": "A brief mention of an upcoming segment discussing the celebration of Pride Month in the context of the Trump administration's attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, featuring Congressman Robert Garcia and activist Laverne Cox.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
And finally, an episode of The Last Word With Lawrence O'Donnell. This time Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash Non-Thinking align better than Flash Thinking.
Gemini 2.5 Pro:
{"STORYID": 1, "TITLE": "Feud Between Donald Trump and Elon Musk Escalates", "DESCRIPTION": "The ongoing public battle between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, including personal insults, their conflict over a Republican budget bill, and the potential weaponization of government policy against Musk's companies.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 2, "TITLE": "Trump Administration Returns Mistakenly Deported Man After Supreme Court Order", "DESCRIPTION": "The Trump administration complies with a Supreme Court order to return Kilmer Abrego Garcia from El Salvador, 57 days after he was mistakenly sent to a prison there. The story also covers the new smuggling charges filed against him upon his return.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 3, "TITLE": "Supreme Court Grants Musk's 'DOGE' Access to Social Security Data", "DESCRIPTION": "The Supreme Court's conservative majority allows Elon Musk's 'Department of Government Efficiency' (DOGE) to access sensitive Social Security Administration data while legal challenges continue, with liberals dissenting.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 4, "TITLE": "Controversy Surrounds Republican Budget Bill and Social Safety Net Cuts", "DESCRIPTION": "A new Republican budget bill proposes significant cuts to programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and potentially Medicare, to fund tax cuts for the wealthy. The bill faces opposition from Democrats and some moderate Republicans.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 5, "TITLE": "Trump's Stance on Russia-Ukraine War Following New Attacks", "DESCRIPTION": "Following a phone call with Vladimir Putin and new Russian attacks on Kyiv, Donald Trump likens the conflict to 'two young children fighting' and his administration reportedly seeks to weaken a Russia sanctions bill.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 6, "TITLE": "Trump's Tariff Policy Questioned in 'Banana' Hearing", "DESCRIPTION": "A viral video shows Congresswoman Madeleine Dean questioning Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick about tariffs on bananas, a fruit not widely produced in the U.S., to highlight the perceived incoherence and negative consumer impact of the Trump administration's trade policy.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 7, "TITLE": "MSNBC Promo for 'The Banned Book Club' Featuring 'Animal Farm'", "DESCRIPTION": "A promotional segment for an upcoming episode of 'The Banned Book Club' discussing George Orwell's political satire, 'Animal Farm.'", "TYPE": "STORY"}
Gemini 2.5 Flash Thinking:
{"STORYID":1,"TITLE":"Trump Administration Returns Kilmer Abrego Garcia Under Supreme Court Order","DESCRIPTION":"Details the Trump administration's eventual compliance with a Supreme Court order to return Kilmer Abrego Garcia from a Salvadoran prison after 57 days of defiance. Discusses the new charges against Garcia and the constitutional implications of due process, contrasting the administration's actions with legal principles.","TYPE":"STORY"}
{"STORYID":2,"TITLE":"Trump-Musk Feud and Budget Bill's Impact on Social Safety Net","DESCRIPTION":"Explores the public battle between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, focusing on Musk's 'Department of Government Efficiency' gaining access to sensitive Social Security data. The core of the story revolves around the Republican budget bill, which proposes cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP to fund tax cuts for the wealthy, and how the Trump-Musk feud highlights these controversial provisions and their potential impact on working-class Americans.","TYPE":"STORY"}
{"STORYID":3,"TITLE":"Trump's Diplomacy and Putin's Aggression in Ukraine","DESCRIPTION":"Covers the latest Russian attacks on Ukraine following Donald Trump's phone call with Vladimir Putin. Examines Trump's controversial analogies and blame placed on Ukraine for the conflict, alongside the administration's efforts to weaken Russia sanctions legislation, raising concerns about U.S. foreign policy and its implications for international stability.","TYPE":"STORY"}
{"STORYID":4,"TITLE":"Trump's Tariff Policy Criticized for Economic Impact and Incoherence","DESCRIPTION":"Discusses the criticism of Donald Trump's tariff policy, highlighted by an exchange involving Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean regarding banana tariffs. The story illustrates how the arbitrary nature of the tariffs negatively impacts American consumers and businesses, particularly on goods that cannot be domestically produced, leading to economic uncertainty and increased costs.","TYPE":"STORY"}
Gemini 2.5 Flash Non-Thinking:
{"STORYID": 1, "TITLE": "Trump-Musk Feud and Government Efficiency (DOGE)", "DESCRIPTION": "The ongoing public battle between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, focusing on Musk's 'Department of Government Efficiency' (DOGE) and its access to Social Security data, as well as the political implications of their conflict over government contracts and budget cuts.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 2, "TITLE": "Return of Kilmer Abrego Garcia and Due Process", "DESCRIPTION": "The Trump administration's eventual compliance with a Supreme Court order to return Kilmer Abrego Garcia from a Salvadoran prison, after he was mistakenly sent there, and the ensuing discussion about his due process rights and new charges against him.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 3, "TITLE": "Republican Budget Bill and Social Safety Net Cuts", "DESCRIPTION": "The debate surrounding the Republican budget bill, which proposes significant cuts to social safety net programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and SNAP benefits, to fund tax cuts primarily for the wealthy, and the public and political backlash against these measures.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 4, "TITLE": "Trump's Stance on Russia-Ukraine War and Sanctions", "DESCRIPTION": "Donald Trump's controversial comments and shifting stance on the Russia-Ukraine war, including his analogies, blaming Ukraine for attacks, and attempts to weaken Russia sanctions bills, highlighting the implications for U.S. foreign policy.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 5, "TITLE": "Trump's Tariff War and Banana Tariffs", "DESCRIPTION": "The absurdity and economic impact of Donald Trump's tariff policy, exemplified by the 'banana tariff' discussion, illustrating how blanket tariffs affect American consumers and businesses, particularly when applied to goods not produced domestically.", "TYPE": "STORY"}
{"STORYID": 6, "TITLE": "Banned Book Club: Animal Farm", "DESCRIPTION": "A programming note for the 'Banned Book Club' segment, which will feature a discussion of George Orwell's 'Animal Farm,' a political satire about power and equality.", "TYPE": "STORY"}