Topic: Chappaquiddick

3 chapters across the catalog

Warm Hand-Off
Episode 1023 2:10:38 - 2:13:26

1023: Warm Hand-Off

Chappaquiddick Movie, Historical Smoking Disclaimer

The upcoming film "Chappaquiddick," detailing the Ted Kennedy scandal, includes a unique "historical smoking" disclaimer in its rating. This is noted as part of a broader trend of strict regulations regarding the depiction of drinking and smoking in modern media. The film is rated PG-13 for its thematic material and disturbing images.

Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Episode 192 1:55:38 - 1:57:16

192: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

Ted Kennedy FBI Files, Health Insurance Fast Food Investments

The FBI is allowing the Kennedy family to review and object to the release of Ted Kennedy's secret files before they are made public. In other news, it has been revealed that several major health insurance companies are heavily invested in fast-food chains. This is viewed as a conflict of interest, as the companies profit from the very industries that contribute to poor health outcomes.

Unionize Everything
Episode 129 33:50 - 37:11

129: Unionize Everything

Ted Kennedy's Posthumous Letter and the "Mass Vibe" of Politics

The inclusion of a posthumous letter from Ted Kennedy in the presidential speech is dismissed as a staged emotional anecdote. This leads to a broader philosophical critique of a "mass vibe" in American culture that promises universal care and harmony, which the hosts argue is an unrealistic rejection of the natural "winners and losers" in life.