Topic: Annapolis

5 chapters across the catalog

Verbate
Episode 1456 2:23:19 - 2:29:07

1456: Verbate

Joe Biden Annapolis Speech, Biographical Discrepancies

President Joe Biden's commencement speech at the Naval Academy included several anecdotal claims that have come under scrutiny. Biden claimed he was appointed to the Academy in 1965 by Senator J. Caleb Boggs, though records show he was in law school at the time. He also claimed to have played rugby in law school, a detail that researchers have been unable to verify in university athletic records.

3 Screws
Episode 1271 1:35:49 - 1:40:21

1271: 3 Screws

Knighthood Claims, Who Are These Podcasts, and Listener Jingles

Several listeners claim their knighthoods and request specific titles, such as "Knight of the Soft and Whiny Anapolitans." A discussion regarding a potential appearance on the show "Who Are These Podcasts" reveals a host's desire to develop better material before participating. The segment includes various listener-submitted "jingles" and shout-outs to other podcasts like Mo Fax and Creep Off.

Boozing and Beefing
Episode 1227 2:52:46 - 2:55:03

1227: Boozing and Beefing

David Brooks, Social Solidarity and Emotional Response

Columnist David Brooks appeared on PBS from Annapolis, appearing visibly emotional while discussing the need for "social solidarity" and leadership empathy. He praised the acts of regular people helping the elderly but expressed deep concern over the low levels of trust in American institutions during the crisis.

Carbon Budget
Episode 1107 1:12:22 - 1:16:12

1107: Carbon Budget

Rob Sanderson, Year-to-Year Support, Jingle Requests

Rob Sanderson from Annapolis donated $333.33 after hearing that January support was lower than the previous year. He requested several jingles, including "Fact Check False" and "Shut Up Slave," and reported that "Jobs Karma" had successfully led to a better work environment under a new manager. Samuel Cook also contributed $333.00 without requesting jingles or karma.

Pentacon
Episode 1015 1:06:48 - 1:11:52

1015: Pentacon

Donor Contributions, Submariner Acknowledgments, Bob Sanderson

Sir David Baron of Pennsylvania and Bob Sanderson of Annapolis provide substantial donations, citing the show as a source of sanity against the "Dimension B" media cycle. Sanderson, a former submariner weapons officer, appreciates the show's call-outs to service members "in the water." The hosts discuss the history of the "subs in the water" greeting, which originated from a listener who tuned in while deployed.