7 chapters across the catalog
Dame Kicking and Screaming shares a harrowing story of being detained and strip-searched by U.S. Customs while driving a used Ford Transit from Mexico to Waco, Texas. A drug-sniffing dog alerted to the vehicle, leading to a full search that uncovered a wad of cash under $10,000 but no drugs. She donated a portion of the "dirty drug dollars" to the show to cleanse the money's karma.
President Zelensky's media appearances are compared to the rise and fall of Michael Avenatti, with claims that his behavior in videos suggests stimulant use. The discussion critiques his demands for free fighter jets from the West, characterizing the Polish offer of MiG-29s as a "scam" intended to trick the U.S. into providing newer American aircraft as replacements.
Obama Personal Narrative, White House Meeting
During the "My Brother's Keeper" announcement, President Obama spoke candidly about his own lack of a father figure and past drug use, a move the hosts find "monumental" for a sitting president. A blog post by Mitch Kapor describes the "cultural enormity" of the White House meeting, which included Al Sharpton and the parents of Trayvon Martin. The hosts remain skeptical of the "douchebag meeting" and its ultimate goals.
Student Surveys and Google Drive Data Collection
A PBI Student Survey from an elementary school asks children invasive questions about weapons, bullying, and drug use via Google Forms. The hosts warn that despite claims of privacy, the data is being collected by Google and school administrations.
Navy Bath Salt PSA, Synthetic Drug Abuse Prevention Act
The U.S. Navy released a public service announcement warning sailors about the dangers of "bath salts," depicting users as violent and "jacked up." Producer Chad identifies a connection between the PSA and the Synthetic Drug Abuse Prevention Act of 2012, which placed 26 new substances into Schedule 1.
Nutmeg and Banana Peels as Teenage Hallucinogens
A Fox News report warns parents about teenagers using large quantities of nutmeg to achieve a marijuana-like hallucinogenic high. The hosts compare this "new" trend to the 1960s "prisoner's high" and the urban legend of smoking banana peels, famously referenced in the song Mellow Yellow. They mock the alarmist nature of the reporting while discussing the physical side effects of consuming excessive spices.
A government survey reports that illegal drug use in the U.S. rose to 8.7% in 2009, driven by marijuana and ecstasy. The "drug czar" blames media coverage of medical marijuana for the increase. The hosts point out the survey's omission of heroin and the decline in cocaine use, which officials attribute to education rather than economic factors.
