4 chapters across the catalog
Adam Curry explains why he declined an invitation to host the Podcast Hall of Fame, criticizing the lack of international representation. The hosts discuss the "Serial" podcast's impact on the industry and argue that the success of true crime proves that high-quality audio does not require video.
Special Tribunal for Aggression, Human Rights Watch Report
A new investigative center is being established in The Hague to prosecute Russian leadership for the "crime of aggression," a charge the International Criminal Court currently lacks jurisdiction to try. Simultaneously, Human Rights Watch has accused both Russia and Ukraine of violating the laws of war. The report specifically cites the Ukrainian military's use of Uragan cluster munition rockets in the Kharkiv region during the summer of 2022.
Chris Hansen's new show "Crime Watch" is discussed, specifically his "puker" delivery style. A clip featuring the "pizza chomping suspect" Jeff Sokol is played, highlighting Hansen's dramatic and somewhat self-important hosting style.
The 2013 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). The hosts argue the prize is being used to support a shifting narrative in Syria, where the focus has moved from regime change to chemical weapon disposal. They play a Human Rights Watch clip detailing rebel atrocities in Latakia, suggesting the media is now being allowed to report on "bad guy" rebels to justify the new diplomatic deal with Russia.
