Topic: Christian Bale

Actor Christian Bale won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Dick Cheney in the film "Vice." During his acceptance speech, he thanked Satan for providing inspiration for the role. The comment sparked controversy among those who found the reference to the devil offensive or politically charged.

The hosts explore the root of recent anti-Japanese riots in China, attributing the fervor to the movie "The Flowers of War" starring Christian Bale. They discuss how the film's depiction of historical atrocities in Nanking has been used by the Chinese government to incite nationalist sentiment over disputed islands.

Billy Crystal hosted the Academy Awards where he joked about the Republican primary field, mentioning a "charismatic crack addict" in reference to the candidates. Media coverage by figures like Zbigniew Brzezinski and John King continues to exclude Ron Paul from serious discussion despite his delegate count. CNN's election maps and graphics consistently place Paul at the bottom of lists regardless of his actual performance in various states.

Adam Curry plays clips of Barack Obama reading his own audiobooks, specifically sections where he quotes colorful characters using profanity. This leads to a discussion about actor Christian Bale's leaked verbal outburst on the set of Terminator Salvation. The hosts critique Hollywood "asshole culture" and the tendency of the public to defend celebrity behavior.