Topic: Bill Ayers

6 chapters across the catalog

Wig Out
Episode 1459 30:56 - 34:12

1459: Wig Out

Weather Underground 1971 Capitol Bombing History

In 1971, the Weather Underground, a radical left-wing group led by Bill Ayers, bombed the U.S. Capitol building. The explosion caused significant damage to a Senate restroom and a nearby barber shop, destroying a priceless stained-glass mosaic. Unlike the response to the January 6th events, the Capitol was reopened to the public almost immediately following the 1971 attack.

Velocity of Money
Episode 809 42:54 - 48:07

809: Velocity of Money

Bill Ayers, Chicago Trump Rally Protests

Former Weather Underground founder Bill Ayers was identified as an organizer during the protests that led to the cancellation of a Donald Trump rally at the University of Illinois Chicago. Ayers is seen in footage encouraging students to oppose Trump's "organized hatred." The segment links the tactics used in the Chicago protests to 1960s-era radical activism and questions the role of organizations like MoveOn.org in coordinating the unrest.

Why Why Not
Episode 644 28:13 - 30:42

644: Why Why Not

Bill Ayers, Ben Shapiro Introduction

Adam Curry introduces a comparison between Weather Underground founder Bill Ayers and conservative commentator Ben Shapiro. Ayers is described as a former domestic terrorist turned education professor, while Shapiro is identified as a sharp-witted, fast-talking writer associated with Breitbart. The segment sets up a contrast between their views on government authority and the Second Amendment.

Why Why Not
Episode 644 32:37 - 36:06

644: Why Why Not

Bill Ayers on Machine Guns, Second Amendment

During a C-SPAN debate with Dinesh D'Souza, Bill Ayers responds to a question from a Vietnam veteran regarding the right to bear arms. Ayers argues for serious background checks and limits on gun ownership, calling the idea of a protected right to own machine guns "pure folly." The hosts criticize Ayers for his perceived hypocrisy, noting his past use of violence to achieve political ends.

Why Why Not
Episode 644 2:24:19 - 2:29:57

644: Why Why Not

Bill Ayers on Libertarianism, Google Privacy

Bill Ayers is heard criticizing libertarians for allegedly supporting corporate spying by companies like Google while opposing government surveillance. The hosts refute this, stating that no true libertarian enjoys being spied on by Google. They encourage listeners to "opt out" of the digital panopticon by using alternative search engines like Faroo and ditching smartphones.

Parliment Update
Episode 638 59:24 - 1:03:49

638: Parliment Update

Bill Ayers Megyn Kelly Interview, US Foreign Policy Clients

Megyn Kelly interviewed former Weather Underground member Bill Ayers, who criticized President Obama's drone warfare and foreign policy. Ayers argued that the U.S. historically blames its "brown" clients, such as Nouri al-Maliki or Ngo Dinh Diem, when interventions fail. The interview was criticized for its aggressive editing and the inclusion of Dinesh D'Souza to counter Ayers' claims.