Topic: David Barrett

3 chapters across the catalog

Dingbat
Episode 1626 42:28 - 47:20

1626: Dingbat

Evangelical Vote, Trump as a Religious Figure

Political analysts debated the shift in the evangelical vote, noting that Donald Trump has consolidated support despite endorsements for Ron DeSantis by leaders like Bob Vander Plaats. The discussion explored the idea that Trump has become a religious-like figure for a segment of the electorate. Commentators suggested that for these voters, the focus has shifted from traditional virtues to the "vices" Trump expresses.

Post Orange
Episode 1289 2:39:30 - 2:43:06

1289: Post Orange

Tampax "Diversity" Tweet and Expensify CEO Political Email

The hosts highlight two instances of corporate "virtue signaling" gone wrong. First, a tweet from Tampax claiming "not all people with periods are women" is mocked. Second, David Barrett, the CEO of Expensify, sent an email to 10 million customers urging them to vote for Joe Biden, claiming a vote for Trump is a vote for "anarchy." The hosts describe this as a massive "noodle gun" (backfire) that offended customers on both sides of the aisle.

Is iTunes a Government Honeypot?
Episode 136 1:21:20 - 1:25:27

136: Is iTunes a Government Honeypot?

Erin Andrews Stalking Arrest, Lockerbie Witness Payoff, Sign-off

The arrest of Michael David Barrett for stalking ESPN reporter Erin Andrews is briefly covered, with the hosts questioning the use of federal resources for the case. They also mention a $3 million payoff to a witness in the Lockerbie bomber case. The episode concludes with a call for listeners to vote for the show in the upcoming Podcast Awards before the final sign-off.