‘The Pitt’ is hugely popular. Is it medically accurate? : Short Wave - NPR
Google News • 1/20/2026 – 1/21/2026
Summary
The news story discusses the popularity of HBO's series 'The Pitt' and questions its medical accuracy. It references insights from Massachusetts ER doctors and nurses about the realities of their jobs, as well as reactions from a real doctor featured in videos. Additionally, it notes that 'The Pitt' is perceived as a "throwback show" in various ways.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
40d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
939
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^939/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^939/48 = 0.000001) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 40 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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