CNN Reflecting Pool algae investigation

Name: CNN Reflecting Pool algae investigation
Uploaded: 2026-06-17T22:51:27.719Z
Duration: 36 s
Channel: HOMERED
Description: CNN is facing intense criticism for launching what they're positioning as an independent investigation into the color of the Reflecting Pool, treating it like a major scandal. Critics argue the network is devoting more resources to the water's hue than they ever did to investigating hundreds of billions in fraud, a large portion of which is committed. The full context can be found at #CNN

by HOMERED: CNN

CNN is facing intense criticism for launching what they're positioning as an independent investigation into the color of the Reflecting Pool, treating it like a major scandal. Critics argue the network is devoting more resources to the water's hue than they ever did to investigating hundreds of billions in fraud, a large portion of which is committed. The full context can be found at #CNN

Transcript (en)

We're going to scoop up a water sample to see if we can get this tested. CNN independently took the sample of water and consulted with a pool store that regularly tests water to help read the results. It showed phosphate levels far higher than what is recommended to keep algae at bay based on estimates for a pool that holds 6.5 million gallons of water. If there's already some phosphate fertilizer in the water, that's really opportunistic, especially for the blue-green algae that can fix nitrogen. So they are having a field day out here, probably.

CNN Reflecting Pool algae investigation