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New York Governor Kathy Hochul faced intense criticism after stating at the Milken Institute that young Black children in the Bronx "don't even know what the word computer is." Critics labeled the remarks as patronizing and racist, pointing out that most children in the borough have access to smartphones and digital technology. The comments were highlighted as an example of elitist disconnect from urban reality.
John Vogel, The Trouble Film and Independent Distribution
Producer John Vogel, now dubbed Sir John Vogel of the Shameless Plug, promoted his independent feature film, The Trouble. The film is a spaghetti western crime thriller set in the South Bronx and was produced without Hollywood influence. It is currently available for streaming on Amazon Prime and Tubi, serving as an example of successful independent distribution.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Democratic Socialist Platform, Campaign Finance
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's upset victory in New York is analyzed, with the hosts examining her "working class" narrative and her comprehensive platform. Her goals include Medicare-for-all, a federal jobs guarantee, and the abolishment of ICE. Despite being outspent 80-to-1, she defeated a 20-year incumbent, which the hosts argue proves that traditional campaign finance advantages can be overcome.
John Vogel from the Bronx donates to become an executive producer. He requests jingles related to James Comey and the FBI. The hosts play a parody of Adele's "Hello" and a "Call Me" song (parodying Blondie) focused on the former FBI director's lack of credibility.
Bronx Producers and Hacking the Amazon Echo
A producer from the Bronx sent a donation and a card celebrating Dvorak's "26th" birthday. Adam Curry demonstrates how he "hacked" his Amazon Echo to respond to the name "Book of Knowledge," using it to settle a spelling dispute over the word "Mississippi."
Federal agents conducted major raids in the Bronx, seizing warehouses full of synthetic marijuana, also known as K2 or Spice. The DEA reports that over 400 new synthetic drugs have been identified, many of which are legally imported from China before being processed in the U.S. The episode concludes with a montage of political clips and a reminder of the upcoming I Love Laundry Tour dates.
