Topic: Bob Barker

2 chapters across the catalog

Avocado Cartel
Episode 1230 18:02 - 21:20

1230: Avocado Cartel

General Motors Ventilator Pricing, Prison Mattresses for Homeless

General Motors faced criticism under the Defense Production Act for allegedly delaying ventilator production to negotiate higher prices through its subsidiary, Denso. In San Francisco, the Moscone Center is being outfitted with heavy-duty mattresses from Bob Barker, a leading supplier for the incarceration industry. The use of prison-grade bedding for homeless housing initiatives raises questions about the cost and nature of the emergency response.

Associative Propaganda
Episode 549 1:16:20 - 1:19:38

549: Associative Propaganda

Pageant Production, Gay Judges, Bob Barker Legacy

The production quality of the Miss America pageant is mocked for its poor lighting and "disco" dancing. The hosts note the presence of several gay judges, including Lance Bass, and contrast the modern hosting style with the legacy of Bob Barker. They suggest the entire event has become a poorly produced caricature of its former self.