Topic: Call Of Duty

Activision has removed the "OK" hand gesture from Call of Duty due to its alleged association with white supremacy. Meanwhile, the Washington Redskins face renewed pressure to change their name, with some fans comparing the term to the N-word. The hosts suggest the team be renamed the "Washington Rednecks" as a satirical alternative.

The current impeachment inquiry is characterized as political theater, with Republicans recently raiding a SCIF (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility) to protest the process. A highly produced "Impeachment Task Force" video is circulating on social media, which critics compare to the marketing of video games like Call of Duty. The segment notes that subpoenas currently lack judicial force until formal articles of impeachment are voted upon.

The upcoming Call of Duty video game reportedly features the White Helmets, a Syrian rescue group, as "good guys" while depicting Russian forces as villains. Critics argue the game incorporates real-life propaganda reels from the Syrian conflict into its narrative. The segment notes the difficulty of changing game scripts once they are aligned with specific geopolitical narratives.

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests reveal extensive cooperation between the U.S. military and video game developers like Ubisoft and Sony. The military utilizes games such as "Call of Duty" and "Ghost Recon" as recruitment tools and combat simulators. The discussion highlights how modern drone controllers are often modeled after Xbox peripherals to leverage the skills of the "gamer" generation.

The 1984 film "The Last Starfighter" depicted a scenario where a video game was used to recruit and train space combat pilots, a concept mirrored by modern military-funded games like "Call of Duty." Analysis of the 1999 Columbine shooting suggested the perpetrators used tactical movement techniques learned from video games. These games are increasingly viewed as sophisticated simulation tools rather than mere entertainment.

The inclusion of black female Nazi characters in the new Call of Duty game is cited as an example of "social justice warrior" influence in the gaming industry. The hosts mock the lack of historical accuracy in favor of modern diversity standards. They also briefly mention Barack Obama appearing on TMZ to discuss celebrity news regarding Jay-Z and Beyonce.

The director of the French emergency medical service (SAMU) reveals that a multi-site terror attack drill was conducted on the morning of the Paris attacks, allowing for a rapid response. Dr. Pellew of the medical team compares the real-world violence to the video game "Call of Duty," which he calls a "stupid game." The hosts highlight the "extraordinary coincidence" of the drill occurring on the same day as the actual event.

Further analysis of the Robert O'Neill interview focuses on his description of the "methods of entry" used during the Bin Laden raid. The hosts compare the lack of actual mission footage to the high-action commercials for video games like "Call of Duty."

The discussion covers the media's attempt to link the Navy Yard shooting to violent video games like Call of Duty and Black Ops. They highlight the initial false reports that an AR-15 was used, when the weapon was actually a Remington pump-action shotgun. Anderson Cooper's reporting is cited regarding phrases etched into the shotgun, including "My ELF weapon" and "Better off this way."

The upcoming release of "Call of Duty: Black Ops 2" features a plot where an enemy hijacks the U.S. military's robotic drone fleet. The hosts note the "cross-marketing" potential between the game's November release and real-world fears of a cyber-attack or drone-related "October surprise." The game's trailer is described as a realistic depiction of unmanned armies and future warfare.

New listener Julie Langlois is welcomed, and a matching donation from a couple in Emeryville is acknowledged. Sir Patrick Coble (Joe Cool Designs) is thanked for his graphic design work and for creating a "No Agenda" group in the video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 to help with "SEO juice."

Details from the investigation into Anders Breivik reveal his use of the video game "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" for training and his consumption of steroids and ephedrine. The segment also critiques the media's labeling of Breivik as a "Christian terrorist" compared to their handling of Islamic extremism.

The video game "Call of Duty: Black Ops" features explicit references to MKUltra and the brainwashing of characters to assassinate President Kennedy. The hosts discuss the impact of embedding deep-state conspiracy themes and psychological warfare concepts into mainstream entertainment for youth.