Topic: Clue

Michigan politician Abdul El-Sayed released a campaign video styled after the children's show Blue's Clues to promote mail-in voting and Medicare for All. The hosts critique the video as "indoctrination" aimed at "kidults" who desire a parental government figure. Darren O'Neill shares an anecdote about his time at DePaul University in Chicago, noting the early stages of woke culture in the communications department during the late 1980s.

The word "clue" (originally spelled "clew") historically referred to a ball of wool used to guide someone out of a maze or labyrinth. Another phrase, "as tight as Dick's hatband," was traced back to 1796, meaning something is absurd or peculiar. Despite its common usage in the Southern United States, the identity of the original "Dick" remains unknown.

Tim Gladney donated $209.11 to promote his site, Fakeologist.com, which explores theories regarding 9/11 as a media hoax. The segment mentions the documentary "September Clues" and various "psyops" theories involving NASA and historical events.

The hosts identify what they believe to be "native ads" disguised as news on CBS. These include a segment about Hasbro replacing "Mrs. White" with "Dr. Orchid" in the game Clue, and a report on a federal judge's opinion regarding password sharing for services like Netflix. They argue these segments are paid promotions rather than legitimate news.