Topic: Andrew Sullivan

Blogger Andrew Sullivan published a critique of how "queer theorists" have taken over the gay rights movement and are now targeting children in schools. Sullivan argues that the movement is attempting to abolish the sex binary by encouraging toddlers and kindergarteners to choose their own pronouns and gender identities. This shift is described as a departure from the original goals of gay and lesbian acceptance.

The limitations of rigid subscription models and platforms like Patreon are discussed, using Andrew Sullivan's blog as an example of how fixed pricing can cap revenue. The show's success is attributed to open-ended donations and listener-generated numerology memes, such as the "8008" (boobs) and "73" (best regards) donation amounts.

The hosts discuss the career of blogger Andrew Sullivan, who famously left The Atlantic to start a successful independent subscription-based site. Despite reportedly earning significant revenue, Sullivan eventually shuttered the independent venture to return to traditional publications. The hosts analyze the difficulties of maintaining independent media models and Sullivan's shift toward vocal opposition to Donald Trump.

Andrew Sullivan appeared on the Tavis Smiley Show to claim President Trump is "psychologically unwell" and "clinically delusional." He cited Trump's supposed refusal to shake German Chancellor Angela Merkel's hand as evidence of "childish" behavior. The hosts debunk this narrative, noting that Trump shook Merkel's hand multiple times during the visit and that the media focused on a single awkward moment.

The Netherlands is reportedly facing high levels of depression and joblessness, particularly within the publishing sector where layoffs are frequent. In contrast, blogger Andrew Sullivan has successfully transitioned to a self-sustaining subscription model, earning over $700,000 independently.

The discussion shifts to Andrew Sullivan's "The Dish" as a model for independent media monetization through direct subscriptions. The hosts wonder why Glenn Greenwald didn't pursue a similar independent path rather than joining a corporate-style network. They also compare the public personas of Greenwald and Jeremy Scahill, noting Scahill's more "entertaining" and alarmist style.

A listener known as "Wicked Slave" requests karma after being kicked out for being Wiccan. The hosts contrast their "value-for-value" model with the "freemium" paywall model recently adopted by blogger Andrew Sullivan.

CNN anchor Anderson Cooper officially came out as gay in a letter to Andrew Sullivan, citing a desire to combat what Entertainment Weekly describes as a bullying epidemic. The discussion questions the timing and orchestration of the announcement, noting that Cooper's sexual orientation had been a subject of public speculation for years. The hosts critique the use of the word epidemic to describe social behaviors like bullying.

Andrew Sullivan appeared on Chris Matthews' show and identified himself as a British monarchist, arguing that the system is superior to the American presidency because the head of state is non-political. The segment critiques this view, with the hosts expressing confusion over the appeal of the monarchy and the "serf-like" behavior of its supporters.

Newsweek's cover story labeling Barack Obama as "The First Gay President" is analyzed as a potential political hit job. The theory suggests that Clinton-aligned figures may be injecting rumors of the President's sexuality into the public discourse to alienate socially conservative voters in the black community. The involvement of Andrew Sullivan and members of the Council on Foreign Relations is noted.

The nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court has sparked media debate regarding her sexual orientation, which some describe as the "elephant in the room." Politico reported that friends of Kagan are denying she is gay, citing past dates with figures like Elliot Spitzer. The hosts compare the media's handling of her personal life to the Clarence Thomas and Anita Hill hearings.