Topic: Bill Cosby

The hosts review the listener-submitted artwork for Episode 1360, highlighting a Bill Cosby "Jello" themed piece by Kenny Ben. They discuss the growth of their federated social network on Mastodon and the activity in the "Troll Room," which saw over 2,000 participants on the Fourth of July. Other notable art submissions included "Crypto Cougar" by Nessworks, referencing Maria Bartiromo, and various "Magnetofection" themed graphics.

The hosts debate whether the news of Bill Cosby's release from prison was used as a "distraction" from Donald Trump's visit to the U.S. border. They analyze the 3x3 morning show coverage, noting a heavy focus on entertainment news over substantive global events.

"Cancel culture" is defined as an online phenomenon where individuals are forced to apologize or face professional destruction regardless of the truth of the accusations. Jordan Peterson's refusal to use mandated pronouns is cited as the catalyst for his "cancellation," leading to labels of racism and bigotry. Organizations like Sleeping Giants and Media Matters are identified as key drivers of this movement against authors and public figures.

A recent newsletter featuring computer advertisements from the 1970s and 1980s highlights the involvement of celebrities like Dom DeLuise and Bill Cosby. The marketing strategy of Apple is contrasted with its competitors, noting that Apple focused on selling benefits and business solutions rather than technical specifications like megabytes or baud rates. The advertising agency Shiat/Day is credited for these early branding efforts.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is criticized for an advertisement comparing Brett Kavanaugh to Bill Clinton and Bill Cosby. The shift in the organization's mission toward political organizing is attributed to changes in management. Similar management shifts are noted at The Economist under its current leadership.

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand speaks on the Senate floor regarding the credibility of Kavanaugh's accusers. Simultaneously, the conviction and sentencing of Bill Cosby is framed by media commentators as a victory for the Me Too movement. The discussion notes that Dr. Ford has raised over $200,000 on GoFundMe for her security detail.

TMZ reports that Bill Cosby moved $5 million into Bitcoin to protect his assets from being attached in legal proceedings. The discussion compares the utility of Bitcoin to traditional offshore accounts in the Cayman Islands. While Bitcoin offers privacy, its high volatility remains a significant risk for large-scale wealth preservation.

A former CNBC director pleaded guilty to spying on a teenage au pair using a hidden bathroom camera. Simultaneously, new allegations have surfaced against Charlie Rose, with 27 additional women accusing the former CBS anchor of sexual harassment dating back to 1986. The hosts suggest these timely leaks are intended to prevent Rose from making a professional comeback in the podcasting industry.

Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia, decided to remove plaques honoring George Washington and Robert E. Lee, claiming they make some visitors feel "unsafe." This is framed as part of a larger trend of historical revisionism. The segment also references Bill Cosby's past efforts to destroy recordings of "Amos 'n' Andy" due to racial stereotypes.

The sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby are discussed, with a host proposing a theory that the "drugging" pattern suggests a form of necrophilia. Reference is made to a suppressed biography of Klaus von Bülow that allegedly mentioned a secret necrophilia club in New York. The discussion links this to the Jimmy Savile scandal in the UK, where similar accusations were made regarding hospital morgues.

An MSNBC anchor accidentally refers to Bill Cosby as "Bill Clinton" during a breaking news segment about a criminal sex assault case in Pennsylvania. The hosts discuss how this verbal slip reflects the subconscious associations currently present in the media landscape.

The hosts discuss the 1998 John Waters film "Pecker" after a segment of "guess the movie." The conversation shifts to news regarding Bill Cosby, with a satirical claim that he is "running kids through Guatemala." They also mention a news report involving 33 undocumented immigrants and the cancellation of projects tied to Cosby.

New "Affirmative Consent" or "Yes Means Yes" laws are going into effect at universities in New York and California. An NYU student's "man on the street" interviews reveal widespread confusion among students regarding whether kissing constitutes a sexual act requiring explicit verbal consent. The law's lack of clear definitions regarding "incapacitation" and "silence" is criticized as creating a legal gray area for college students.

Donald Trump responded to Hillary Clinton's sexism charges by comparing Bill Clinton to Bill Cosby. Regarding the Moroccan video error, the theory is posited that a "dirty trick" by an ad agency may have been involved. The campaign's refusal to admit a simple mistake is viewed as a hallmark of pathological political behavior, though it is unlikely to derail Trump's momentum.

Media outlets like Mother Jones and Rolling Stone are criticized for aggressive coverage of Donald Trump. Rolling Stone is specifically called out for reviving 30-year-old rape allegations involving Ivana Trump to spark a conversation alongside the Bill Cosby scandal. These reports are characterized as a coordinated effort to neutralize Trump as a political threat.

President Obama addressed questions regarding the potential revocation of Bill Cosby's Presidential Medal of Freedom, stating there is no established mechanism for doing so. While the President condemned the use of drugs to facilitate sexual assault, the discussion takes a controversial turn by referencing unverified claims made by Larry Sinclair regarding the President's past. The segment explores the limits of executive power in stripping honors from public figures.

The Columbia Journalism Review dubbed CNN's Don Lemon the "worst journalist of 2014" following a series of on-air gaffes. Notable incidents included Lemon questioning if Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 was sucked into a black hole and making controversial comments to a Bill Cosby rape accuser. Fellow CNN correspondent Richard Quest is also mocked for his eccentric on-air behavior during aviation coverage.

The hosts reflect on the importance of their podcast in providing "Occam's Razor" style analysis for a technical audience. They contrast their reporting with mainstream media figures like Don Lemon, whom they criticize for his handling of various news stories.

At least 16 women have come forward to accuse comedian Bill Cosby of sexual assault, with many describing a pattern of being drugged into unconsciousness. Dr. Charlotte Laws reported that a friend in a consensual relationship with Cosby was still drugged by him, leading to theories that Cosby may be a somnophiliac. The allegations suggest a long-running pattern of behavior dating back to the early 1980s.

Comedian Bill Cosby faces a new wave of sexual assault lawsuits, including allegations from Judy Huth regarding an incident 40 years ago. The discussion shifts to a dark anecdote involving a rumored "necrophiliac club" in New York City involving Tennessee Williams and Klaus von Bülow, drawing parallels to the Jimmy Savile scandal in the UK.