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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.
White House Correspondents Dinner and 1970s Cultural Parallels
Trevor Noah hosted the White House Correspondents Dinner, where he joked about modern conspiracy theories and the political divide. The hosts transition into a comparison between current events and the 1970s, debating the origins of various slang terms like "cats" and "neato." They suggest that the current political and economic climate closely mirrors the instability of the Nixon and Carter eras.
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open Episode 1446 from Texas and Northern Silicon Valley. Dvorak initiates a "70s Flashback" challenge, planning to integrate ten specific slang terms from the 1970s into the conversation to see if Curry can identify them. The hosts briefly touch upon the public's demand for their opinion regarding Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter.
The Department of Homeland Security has established a new "Disinformation Governance Board" headed by Nina Jankowicz to combat "fake news" regarding immigration and Russia. The hosts mock the board as a "censorship bureau" before concluding the show. John C. Dvorak reveals which 1970s slang terms Adam Curry missed, and the episode ends with a custom music mix featuring themes of Elon Musk and government mandates.
