Topic: Crack Pipes

2 chapters across the catalog

Guidepost
Episode 1424 2:52:16 - 2:55:34

1424: Guidepost

White House Denial of Crack Pipe Distribution

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki denies reports that a $30 million harm reduction grant program includes the distribution of crack pipes. Senator Marco Rubio has introduced legislation to explicitly ban federal funding for such items. The hosts speculate that the "crack pipe" narrative may have been a viral PR move or an internal White House leak intended to distance the administration from Hunter Biden's public image.

Velveeta Shortage!
Episode 588 2:07:54 - 2:12:03

588: Velveeta Shortage!

The Blaze Crack Pipe Story and "Morning Zoo" Media Models

The hosts debunk a story from Glenn Beck's "The Blaze" which claimed the city of San Francisco was handing out free crack pipes. They clarify that it was a small group of activists, not a city program. They compare the production style of The Blaze to a "Morning Zoo" radio format, noting that head writer Mike Opelka is a veteran of that industry.