4 chapters across the catalog
1947 Alien Breeding Theory, Political Birth Dates
A satirical theory links the 1947 Roswell UFO crash to the births of several prominent American politicians in 1948, including Al Gore, Hillary Clinton, and Joe Biden. The segment jokingly suggests these figures are the result of alien breeding programs involving local livestock.
Jonathan Meyer and Christopher Tropp are officially knighted during the ceremony. Following the knighting, the hosts discuss culinary pairings for lamb, recommending 2015 Beaujolais as an exceptional vintage that rivals the legendary 1947 year.
History Commons, National Security State and Civil Liberties
Data from History Commons suggests that 90% of the impingements on American civil liberties occurred after the establishment of the national security state in 1947. This era, beginning with the Truman administration and the creation of the CIA, marked a shift toward a permanent "security consciousness." The hosts argue that the erosion of freedom has accelerated every year since this turning point.
A humorous conspiracy theory is shared linking the 1947 Roswell UFO crash to the births of several prominent US politicians in 1948. The list includes Al Gore, Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton, and Joe Biden. The host jokingly suggests these figures are the result of "aliens breeding with sheep and jackasses."
