5 chapters across the catalog
South Africa Riots and the Baby Rescue Video
Widespread rioting and looting in South Africa, particularly in Durban, led to a viral video of a mother throwing her toddler from a burning building into a crowd below. The hosts critique the mainstream media's "human interest" framing of the event, which they argue distracts from the underlying political and tribal instability following the arrest of Jacob Zuma.
Tribal Violence and Armored Vehicles in Durban
A voicemail from a South African resident describes a coordinated attack in Durban where 60 armored vehicles and men with AK-47s forced private security to abandon a shopping center. The hosts discuss the tribal nature of the conflict involving the Zulu nation and the corruption of the Gupta family. They suggest the violence is "strategically planned" rather than spontaneous looting.
South Africa Floods, Japan Eugenics Apology
Heavy flooding in Durban, South Africa, resulted in at least 33 deaths. Separately, the Japanese government issued a formal apology and compensation to 25,000 people who were forcibly sterilized under eugenics laws between 1948 and 1996.
Lima Climate Agreement, Hillary Clinton Paris Joke
The hosts deconstruct the UN IPCC agreement reached in Lima, Peru. They characterize the document as a collection of non-committal verbs like "underscoring" and "urging," with no real financial commitments. A recurring show joke about Hillary Clinton getting her hair done in Paris is referenced in relation to the next meeting.
UN Palestinian Statehood Vote, Durban III Conference
The United Nations is preparing for a potential vote to recognize Palestinian statehood, a move the US intends to veto to avoid domestic political fallout. Tensions are also rising regarding the "Durban III" anti-racism conference and a UN report on the 2010 Turkish flotilla incident. The report reportedly found Israel's naval blockade of Gaza to be legal, though it criticized the use of "excessive force" by commandos.
