Topic: Charleston Shooting

A disgruntled dishwasher shot and killed a chef at a crowded restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina, before taking a hostage. The incident is discussed in the context of high-stress restaurant environments, which some argue have been influenced by the aggressive "screaming chef" persona popularized by Gordon Ramsay. This cultural shift is seen as normalizing workplace hostility in the culinary industry.

Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced a 33-count federal indictment against Dylann Roof for the shooting at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. The hosts critique Lynch's "novel-like" press conference, which detailed Roof's alleged motivations and use of hollow-point bullets. They suggest the federal hate crime charges are a move to override state authority, as South Carolina lacks its own hate crime statute. The show concludes with a musical mix.

Republican candidate Rick Perry suggests that Charleston shooter Dylann Roof was under the influence of the drug Suboxone, a claim the hosts support. Suboxone, manufactured by Reckitt Benckiser, is used to treat opioid dependence but is linked to erratic behavior when misused. The hosts argue that the role of pharmaceutical drugs in mass shootings is a scandal ignored by mainstream media due to advertiser interests.

The shooting of Walter Scott by officer Michael Slager in North Charleston, South Carolina, has drawn national attention due to bystander cell phone footage. The North Charleston police chief noted that additional video from the patrol car exists, which may clarify the struggle over a Taser prior to the fatal shots.