Topic: Clean Water Crisis

2 chapters across the catalog

Extractive
Episode 641 29:27 - 34:46

641: Extractive

Ohio Algae Bloom, Small Farm Regulation

An algae bloom in Lake Erie has rendered the water supply in Toledo, Ohio, undrinkable. The hosts critique media coverage that blames climate change, arguing instead that the event is being used to push for increased EPA regulation of small farms. They mock an environmental advocate's call to "level the playing field" between human sewage and livestock manure.

All Your DNA [sic]Belong To Us
Episode 184 1:35:12 - 1:38:21

184: All Your DNA [sic]Belong To Us

Bill Maher, Oxfam, and Sarah Palin's Audio Quality

The hosts critique Bill Maher for being unaware of Oxfam, a major international charity, during a recent broadcast. They also discuss a "clean water crisis" meme and mock the poor audio quality of Sarah Palin's satellite appearance on Hannity. Dvorak expresses frustration with the technical failures of high-budget networks like Fox News compared to independent productions.