10 chapters across the catalog
Childhood Obesity Guidelines and Medicaid Funding
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force are debating aggressive interventions for childhood obesity, including counseling for children as young as six. There is a significant push to have weight loss drugs and surgeries covered by Medicaid for low-income and minority communities.
Why You Eat What You Eat, Sensory Cues, and Obesity
Author Rebecca Hertz discusses her book "Why You Eat What You Eat," explaining how non-food odors like crayons can deter cravings while vanilla increases appetite. She notes that loud music in restaurants or engine noise on airplanes dampens the perception of sweet and salty tastes. The segment also references a study suggesting a high correlation between childhood sexual abuse and adult obesity as a subconscious defense mechanism.
National Health Awareness Months and Pediatric Alcohol Warnings
September serves as the designated month for various health awareness campaigns, including alcohol and drug addiction recovery, childhood cancer, and prostate cancer. The American Academy of Pediatrics issued new guidance suggesting parents discuss alcohol dangers with children as young as nine.
National Awareness Months, Prepper Month, Ham Radio
The hosts review various presidential proclamations for September, including National Wilderness Month, Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and National Preparedness Month. They joke about the conflicting "awareness" campaigns and encourage listeners to get their ham radio licenses as part of being prepared for emergencies.
Clinton Global Initiative and Obamacare Outreach
Bill Clinton and Barack Obama appeared together at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) to discuss healthcare and international aid. The hosts mock the "cheesy" production music and the awkward segues between topics like childhood obesity and Obamacare. Clinton emphasizes the need for young, healthy people to sign up for insurance pools to keep costs low for those with pre-existing conditions.
Presidential Proclamations, September Awareness Months, Preparedness
President Obama issued several proclamations for September 2013, designating it as National Preparedness Month, National Wilderness Month, and awareness months for various cancers and childhood obesity. The hosts mock the inclusion of "shootings" and "cyber incidents" in the preparedness rhetoric. Adam Curry also notes his upcoming 49th birthday on September 3rd.
Michelle Obama, Let's Move Campaign, Bullying
Critics argue that First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign inadvertently targets and marginalizes children with "higher body weight." The segment suggests that the focus on eliminating childhood obesity provides a social license for bullying and psychological distress among children.
Barack Obama Cheating Allegations, National Enquirer Report
The National Enquirer published a report alleging a cheating scandal involving Barack Obama and Vera Baker. The publication's history of accurate political reporting, such as the John Edwards case, is cited. Speculation suggests the CIA may be using the story as a warning to the administration, while Michelle Obama's public focus on childhood obesity is framed as a potential distraction.
Michelle Obama's role in a new childhood obesity program is discussed in relation to her public appearance and demeanor during the President's speech. The hosts comment on her fashion choices and her reaction to the President's remarks during the event.
San Francisco Shoeshine, Oversized Children, Stroller Trends
An anecdote from a shoeshine stand at Second and Market in San Francisco highlights a trend of older, larger children being pushed in robust, all-terrain strollers. The shoeshine operator, a long-time resident originally from New Orleans, observed that children who are capable of walking are being coddled. The hosts agree that this trend toward "lazy kids" is visible in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
