7 chapters across the catalog
A trivia segment tested knowledge of 1960s and 1970s slang terms, including "threads" for clothes, "boss" for something fine, and "the boob tube" for television. Other terms discussed included "wigged out," "square," and "kicks." The segment highlighted how many of these phrases have either disappeared or changed meanings in modern English.
SCUM Manifesto, Valerie Solanas and Radical Feminism
The SCUM Manifesto, written by Valerie Solanas in the late 1960s, is identified as a historical precursor to modern radical feminist rhetoric. The document argues that men have ruined the world and advocates for the "Society for Cutting Up Men," a concept that is compared to contemporary online discourse regarding toxic masculinity.
The hosts introduce a sexual harassment update with a clip from the 1960 film "Where the Boys Are" to contrast past and present social norms. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke recently announced the firing of four officials following a survey revealing widespread harassment within the Department of the Interior. Zinke vowed to end the "culture of intimidation" inherited by the administration.
The discussion explores the second wave of feminism in the 1960s and the simultaneous emergence of a topless bar counter-culture. The hosts recount the publicity stunts of Carol Dota at The Condor in San Francisco, including being handcuffed to the Golden Gate Bridge. They speculate that the current cultural climate may trigger a similar counter-revolutionary movement.
A viral video comparing the childhoods of the 1950s-80s to the modern era is played, highlighting a lack of helmets, lead paint, and the freedom to play outside until dark. While one host finds the video "cute," the other dismisses it as "sentimental garbage" that ignores the reality of the modern world.
Episode 500 Outro, One Minute Rant and Austin Resolution
The show concludes with a classic "one minute rant" from Representative Dana Rohrabacher regarding Afghanistan policy. The hosts thank their families and producers for reaching the 500-episode milestone. The episode ends with the resolution of the 1960 Austin Civil Defense film, declaring the radiation has decayed and the city is safe.
The hosts discuss the media's inability to understand the Occupy movement compared to the Arab Spring in Egypt and Tunisia. They draw parallels to 1960s "get a job" and "get a haircut" memes, predicting a progression toward police violence. A brief mention is made of Greek protesters depicting Angela Merkel with a Hitler mustache.
