4 chapters across the catalog
Great Resignation, Boomerang Employees, Texas A&M Research
A Texas A&M professor discusses the "Great Resignation" and the emergence of "boomerang employees" who return to former jobs. While some HR experts see workers prioritizing remote work and better pay, others observe people moving to lower-cost areas and accepting lower salaries for a lifestyle change.
The hosts discuss a linguistic trend where the media uses the word "trumpeted" to associate various actions with former President Trump. They also introduce the "Media Boomerang Theory," which posits that those who abuse the media for personal gain eventually face a reversal of fortune.
The hosts review a long list of potential tour titles, ranging from "The Koality Tour" to "Triggering You Bigly." A reference to Meryl Streep and the "dingo took my baby" meme is discussed, alongside various Australian slang terms and show-specific memes like "Hot Pockets."
Boomerang Persuasion, Walmart Thanksgiving Controversy
The hosts discuss "Boomerang Persuasion," a psychological technique used by Fox News to reinforce audience values by presenting an unlikable opposing viewpoint. They analyze a clip of a "hot vegan professor" from Pepperdine arguing against Walmart opening on Thanksgiving due to the "genocide of Native Americans." The hosts debate the effectiveness of using attractive commentators for ratings.
