3 chapters across the catalog
A Code Pink protester interrupts John Kerry's opening statement at a congressional hearing, shouting anti-war slogans. Kerry responds by referencing his own history as a young anti-war veteran, which the hosts suggest was a scripted moment designed to build rapport. They question the authenticity of the protest and its timing within the hearing.
Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg was among 110 protesters arrested outside the White House during a demonstration marking the eighth anniversary of the Iraq War. Separately, the hosts acknowledge a correction regarding bird flu cases in Japan, noting the information was known prior to the tsunami but was under-reported.
Rage Against the Machine, Protests, and Free Speech Zones
A Rage Against the Machine concert held during the convention attracted anti-war veterans who presented folded flags to represent fallen soldiers. Bill Maher's program highlighted the absurdity of "free speech zones," which were depicted as empty fenced-in areas. The hosts contrast these genuine protests with the "crackpot" protesters often featured on mainstream news.
