Episode 504 • • 2:30:43 - 2:35:43
504: Twelve Fourteen
Hate Mail, Gabrielle Giffords and Listener Anger
A host reads aggressive hate mail from a listener regarding the show's skeptical take on Gabrielle Giffords' injuries and recovery. The host explains that he responds to such emails as a "public service," often finding that angry listeners eventually apologize and admit their outbursts were due to personal stress. The segment reinforces the show's commitment to re-examining controversial "memes" for new listeners.