Topic: Angry Birds

2 chapters across the catalog

Velocity of Money
Episode 809 7:23 - 12:01

809: Velocity of Money

United Nations Angry Birds Climate Change Campaign

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appointed the "Red" character from the Angry Birds movie as an Honorary Ambassador for Green to promote climate change awareness. The campaign, a joint promotion with Sony, featured actors Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, and Maya Rudolph at the UN General Assembly. Critics describe the event as a demeaning waste of resources that uses mobile game characters to lecture the public on recycling and water conservation.

Chillin' & Killin'
Episode 289 23:46 - 27:42

289: Chillin' & Killin'

Rachel Maddow Style Points for Obama War

Rachel Maddow is criticized for giving President Obama "style points" for his casual approach to the Libya intervention while visiting Brazil. The hosts mock the media's attempt to differentiate Obama's military actions from those of George W. Bush, noting the coincidence of the movie "Rio" and "Angry Birds Rio" launching during the President's trip.