Topic: 1933

The German Parliament passed the "Infection Protection Act," granting the government broad authority to issue health edicts. Protesters have compared the legislation to the "Enabling Act of 1933." During recent demonstrations, police used water cannons laced with irritants against the crowds.

The hosts debunk a widely circulated internet article claiming the U.S. government went bankrupt in 1933. The article relies on a quote from Congressman James Traficant that was taken out of context; Traficant was speaking facetiously about a budget rule, not declaring a legal bankruptcy. The misinformation has been used to support theories about the U.S. becoming a socialist democracy under a secret governor.

A clip from the 1933 film "Gold Diggers of 1933" featuring Dick Powell is presented to illustrate early media propaganda. The scene depicts men in bread lines at Times Square, which is characterized as an early example of government and big business infiltrating entertainment to influence public perception.