Topic: Balaclava

During the Senate hearings, some Democrats were described as wearing balaclavas rather than standard surgical masks. This observation leads to a comparison with religious head coverings and a theory that the populace is being conditioned for a Sharia-style state. The technical definition of a balaclava is debated in the context of political fashion.

A listener email corrects the hosts on the difference between "baklava" and "balaclava," noting that the militant known as Jihadi John wears his headgear in a British SAS style. The hosts question the authenticity of militants wearing all-black clothing and masks in the 108-degree heat of Iraq's Niveje province.