Topic: Europe Day

3 chapters across the catalog

Grace and Assurance
Episode 1879

1879: Grace and Assurance

Father's Day Global Traditions, Catholic Europe and Germany

The Book of Knowledge clarifies that Father's Day is celebrated on different dates globally, with 86 countries observing it on the third Sunday of June while Catholic Europe honors fathers on March 19th. Germany ties the celebration to Ascension Day, and the southern hemisphere waits until spring. Observations are made regarding the secularization of churches in Holland, which have reportedly been converted into Airbnbs and coworking spaces.

Exploding Dog
Episode 407 2:14:22 - 2:19:05

407: Exploding Dog

Nigel Farage, Europe Day and National Socialism

Nigel Farage delivers a speech in the European Parliament criticizing "Europe Day" as an attempt to smash democracy. He compares the current economic collapse in Greece to the German elections of 1932, warning that the Eurozone's failure could lead to a rebirth of national socialism.

Starship Troopers 4
Episode 303 55:07 - 58:18

303: Starship Troopers 4

Herman Van Rompuy, European Union Haiku

Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, released a haiku to celebrate Europe Day. The hosts critique the poem and a related Euronews clip showing a United Nations official awkwardly coordinating a photo opportunity. The segment highlights the perceived "douchebaggery" of high-level international bureaucrats.