Topic: 21 Club

3 chapters across the catalog

Dark Fate
Episode 1322 1:37:40 - 1:41:56

1322: Dark Fate

Leo Laporte, Rush Limbaugh and the 21 Club Meeting

A historical anecdote reveals that Rush Limbaugh's syndication success led to Leo Laporte being bumped from his radio slot on KNBR. Despite this, Limbaugh later recorded a promo for a computing show hosted by Laporte and one of the podcast hosts, as Limbaugh was a known "Mac head." A personal meeting with Limbaugh at New York's 21 Club is described, noting his surprisingly average height and pleasant demeanor.

Pet a Pony
Episode 878 1:14:04 - 1:18:54

878: Pet a Pony

Donald Trump Dinner at 21 Club and Press Outrage

The White House press corps expressed outrage after Donald Trump "gave them the slip" to have dinner with his family at the 21 Club in New York. Media outlets framed the lack of a press pool as a national security risk and a break in protocol. The hosts argue the press is simply upset about losing control of the narrative and being scooped by social media photos.

It Can't Happen Here
Episode 440 2:43:39 - 2:45:47

440: It Can't Happen Here

Yosemite Hantavirus Outbreak, Curry Village Narrative

The hosts discuss the hantavirus outbreak at Curry Village in Yosemite National Park. Dvorak suggests the story might be a "hit job" by environmental groups like the Sierra Club to shut down the historic log cabins as part of an "Agenda 21" style land-use restriction.