Adam Curry recounts a dinner conversation where he learned the slang term "dipping," meaning to leave. He expresses his disdain for modern "street" terminology being used at his table.
7 chapters across the catalog
Adam Curry recounts a dinner conversation where he learned the slang term "dipping," meaning to leave. He expresses his disdain for modern "street" terminology being used at his table.
Salmonella Regulations, Raw Poultry Standards
The USDA is implementing new rules to declare Salmonella an "adulterant" in certain raw poultry products, such as frozen breaded chicken. Producers will be required to reduce bacteria levels to very low thresholds, leading to concerns that the industry will resort to chemical treatments like bleach dipping to meet the new standards.
Chris Bergstrom, performing as "Chris Vox" in the band Hairball, was knighted after multiple large donations. He shared his experience as a touring musician during the pandemic and how he transitioned from Joe Rogan's podcast to No Agenda. He offered his professional vocal talents for future show jingles.
A 2012 clip from journalist Mark Lane explains the CIA's "sheep dipping" method, where propaganda is funneled through seemingly independent writers and publications. The hosts discuss how to spot "spooks" in modern media by looking for identical phrasing across different outlets, which they call a "tell" for coordinated intelligence agency messaging.
Stock Market Volatility, Algorithmic Amplification
Following a significant market drop, President Trump encouraged investors to "buy the dip," leading to a record 1,000-point gain in the Dow Jones. The volatility is attributed to "algorithmic amplification," where computer trading programs exaggerate market trends. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin's convening of the "Plunge Protection Team" is also discussed.
Grocery Store Coupon Scams and Brand Switching Tactics
John C. Dvorak describes a historical marketing scam where grocery store coupon printers were used to play competitors against each other. If a customer bought Coca-Cola, the machine would print a Pepsi coupon, and vice versa. Marketing firms made money by selling both companies on the necessity of countering their rival's coupons, effectively creating a "double dip" for the middleman.
Huma Abedin, Special Government Employees and State Department Ethics
ProPublica requests the names of "Special Government Employees" (SGEs) at the State Department who receive outside corporate income. The focus is on Huma Abedin, who reportedly worked for a private consultancy while serving as Hillary Clinton's "body man." The hosts criticize the SGE category as a mechanism for "double dipping" and insider enrichment.
