Topic: Diabetes Month

5 chapters across the catalog

Mighty Men of Valor
Episode 770 10:32 - 12:23

770: Mighty Men of Valor

National Apprenticeship Week, November Presidential Proclamations

The White House designated National Apprenticeship Week, claiming that 87% of apprentices find employment with starting wages above $50,000. Other November proclamations mentioned include National Diabetes Month, National Military Family Month, and National Native American Heritage Month. The hosts mock the timing of Military Family Month as the administration prepares to send more personnel to Syria.

Blotto
Episode 562 1:13:06 - 1:14:58

562: Blotto

National Awareness Months, Cultural Marxism in Sports

A list of presidential proclamations for November is reviewed, including National Diabetes Month and National Native American Heritage Month. The controversy surrounding the Washington Redskins name is dismissed as "cultural Marxism." The segment notes the irony of attacking the Redskins while other teams like the Florida State Seminoles use similar imagery without equal scrutiny.

Episode 468 2:21:47 - 2:26:32

468: Meat Hands

C-SPAN Sweetening and Senate Outro

Adam Curry demonstrates how to "sweeten" boring C-SPAN footage of Senator Carl Levin by adding music from the Bohunks and sound effects. The segment features the Senate passing resolutions for American Diabetes Month and National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week. The hosts sign off, promising to return on Thursday with improved audio equipment.

Red Washcloth
Episode 467 1:17:10 - 1:21:56

467: Red Washcloth

Senate Unanimous Consent, National Nurse Managed Health Clinic Week

C-SPAN footage shows Senator Carl Levin using unanimous consent to pass various resolutions, including the designation of "National Nurse Managed Health Clinic Week" and "American Diabetes Month." The hosts argue that these procedural actions waste public time and are used to slip minor provisions into the record without debate.