Topic: Dr Spock

2 chapters across the catalog

Ashkenormativity
Episode 1652 13:05 - 16:58

1652: Ashkenormativity

Leonard Nimoy 1978 Ice Age Special, Al Gore Research Funding

In 1978, Leonard Nimoy hosted a television special warning of a coming ice age following a brutal winter in Buffalo, New York. By 1982, the narrative shifted toward warming, featuring then-Senator Al Gore advocating for increased federal research funding for carbon dioxide monitoring. This transition highlights the rapid reversal of scientific consensus in media reporting between the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Cyber 9/11
Episode 417 37:26 - 47:15

417: Cyber 9/11

Executive Producer Donations and Listener Karma

A segment dedicated to acknowledging high-tier donors includes Greg Samunich, who contributed $418 to become an Executive Producer. Other donors, such as Dr. Spock and Sir Borislav, are recognized for their support and granted "karma" per their requests. The segment also features a discussion about the "fascist" nature of Singapore and various listener anecdotes regarding career changes and personal challenges.