Topic: Cable Networks

3 chapters across the catalog

Gung Ho!! Fat Choy!
Episode 174 43:02 - 45:37

174: Gung Ho!! Fat Choy!

Pentagon Channel Expansion, Military Propaganda and Cable Bundles

The Pentagon Channel's availability on commercial satellite and cable providers like Dish Network is discussed as a tool for military propaganda. The hosts critique the channel's content as boring and suggest it lacks the engagement of modern reality television. Curry also mentions his recent upgrade to a Time Warner Cable "Triple Play" bundle.

Almost Live From GitmoNation
Episode 43 27:39 - 28:18

43: Almost Live From GitmoNation

ISP Whitelisting and Sanctioned Website Portals

A rumor is mentioned regarding a cable network CEO considering a move toward a "sanctioned website list." This model would restrict users to approved portals rather than allowing open access to the entire World Wide Web, though the hosts express skepticism that such a restrictive measure could succeed in the current market.