Topic: Bill Brown

9 chapters across the catalog

Bagels & Bins
Episode 921 1:23:58 - 1:28:54

921: Bagels & Bins

Brown Bag Lunch Racism Controversy

A listener and federal contractor reports that "brown bag lunches" are being banned in some government workplaces due to perceived racist connotations. The "brown bag test" was historically used to compare skin tones in the African American community. The hosts express skepticism about the extent of the ban but discuss the "trickle-down madness" of bureaucracy and political correctness.

Personfriend
Episode 916 1:03:03 - 1:06:56

916: Personfriend

Bill O'Reilly, Maxine Waters Hair Comment

Bill O'Reilly faced backlash for joking that Maxine Waters' hair looked like a "James Brown wig." While critics labeled the comment racist, the hosts argue it was a standard joke about a public figure's appearance, similar to jokes made about Donald Trump's hair. They suggest the media is using the incident to shield Waters from political criticism.

Hispandering
Episode 785 3:01:11 - 3:04:52

785: Hispandering

Medical Marijuana Ban, Industrial Hemp, Robert Downey Jr Pardon

Section 538 of the new omnibus bill effectively prevents the Department of Justice from using funds to interfere with state medical marijuana laws. The bill also protects industrial hemp research. In California, Governor Jerry Brown granted a pardon to actor Robert Downey Jr. for past drug and weapon convictions, a move the hosts suspect was influenced by Disney.

Dead Man Cuffed
Episode 620 50:40 - 54:40

620: Dead Man Cuffed

Sheriff Bill Brown, Santa Barbara Election and Handcuffing Controversy

Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown is facing a re-election vote on June 3rd, leading to questions about his focus on mental health as a campaign platform. The hosts highlight a strange detail from Brown's press conference where he stated that deputies handcuffed the suspect despite him being "obviously dead" from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Dead Man Cuffed
Episode 620 54:42 - 58:12

620: Dead Man Cuffed

Isla Vista, Stabbing Victims and Crime Scene Investigation

Sheriff Bill Brown reported that Elliot Rodger murdered three male victims by repeated stabbing in his Isla Vista apartment before beginning his shooting rampage. The hosts express skepticism regarding how a 140-pound man could successfully stab three men and note early, unconfirmed reports of a second shooter in a BMW.

Dead Man Cuffed
Episode 620 58:12 - 1:02:24

620: Dead Man Cuffed

Bill Brown, Mental Health Professionals and Video Evidence

Sheriff Bill Brown discussed Rodger's history with mental health professionals and the "chilling" videos posted to YouTube prior to the attack. The hosts question how the Sheriff obtained private medical information so quickly and criticize the rapid release of convenience store video evidence to the media.

Bono Douchebag
Episode 524 2:28:22 - 2:30:32

524: Bono Douchebag

TWA 800, Clinton Body Count Revisited

The hosts revisit the TWA Flight 800 crash, noting the presence of several bankers and a senior Aegis missile systems engineer on the manifest. They link the event to the "Clinton Body Count," specifically the death of Secretary of Commerce Ron Brown. They discuss how the list of suspicious deaths associated with the Clintons continues to grow on various "body count" websites.