Topic: Blue State

4 chapters across the catalog

Why Why Not
Episode 644 27:17 - 28:13

644: Why Why Not

Texas Demographics, Blue State Transition

The conversation touches on the political future of Texas, citing demographers who predict the state will eventually transition from red to blue. This shift is compared to similar trends in Georgia. The hosts suggest that the legal targeting of Republican leadership is a maneuver to accelerate this demographic and political transformation.

Tripwire
Episode 434 9:05 - 16:39

434: Tripwire

Political Polarization, Media Mind Control, Red and Blue States

A growing divide in the American population is attributed to media-driven "mind control" through television and radio. Citizens increasingly self-identify as strictly Republican or Democrat, leading to a lack of civil discourse and mutual disdain. The "red state" and "blue state" color coding is identified as a specific media meme designed to categorize and split the populace.

Home for the Holidays
Episode 351 1:21:59 - 1:24:12

351: Home for the Holidays

Blue Coat Systems and Syrian Internet Censorship

California-based Blue Coat Systems is allegedly providing equipment to the Syrian government to block internet access and track dissidents. While the State Department claims to be investigating, Blue Coat's client list includes numerous US agencies such as the CIA and DHS. The company, based in Sunnyvale, denies making direct sales to Syrian censors.

The Vivek Kundra "Hollow" Deck
Episode 121 46:00 - 51:35

121: The Vivek Kundra "Hollow" Deck

Recovery.gov Drupal Implementation, $18 Million Website Cost

The recovery.gov website is confirmed to be running on the open-source Drupal platform. Critics question the $18 million price tag for a site built with free software, comparing it to the much lower costs of government websites in Germany. The development team defends the choice, stating Drupal allowed for rapid deployment and future scalability for dynamic data.