Topic: Brian Johnson

3 chapters across the catalog

COVID Medley
Episode 1440 2:28:39 - 2:33:09

1440: COVID Medley

CDC Mask Guidance Reversal, Show Me Your Papers, Triple Masking

The CDC abruptly changes guidance, allowing the vaccinated to "ditch the mask," leading to confusion and "show me your papers" moments. A satirical announcement from "Gizmo Nation" tells citizens that while the vaccine is 100% effective, they must still double or triple mask for "common sense." The segment ends with a parody of a Brian Johnson album offer for the "CDC's Greatest Tips."

ISIS in Oz
Episode 1180 1:22:51 - 1:28:48

1180: ISIS in Oz

Impeachment Standards, Media Amplification

The hosts examine the history of impeachment, noting that a president does not need to commit a specific crime to be impeached, as seen in the cases of Andrew Johnson and Richard Nixon. They argue that the current inquiry regarding the Ukraine call is driven by media amplification and public sentiment rather than legal evidence found in the transcript.

Fack Base
Episode 914 42:00 - 46:05

914: Fack Base

Larry Johnson on RT Influence, Media Pre-Interviews

Larry Johnson argued on CNN that Russia Today (RT) has negligible influence on American voters compared to domestic networks. He highlighted a key difference in production: RT does not conduct "pre-interviews" to vet guest opinions, whereas U.S. networks like the BBC and CNBC often use them to ensure guests fit a specific narrative. The hosts share personal anecdotes about being bumped from segments for having non-conforming views.