Topic: Flub

4 chapters across the catalog

Disinfo Dozen
Episode 1342 2:32:19 - 2:34:10

1342: Disinfo Dozen

Biden Prompter Flubs, Mars Vaccines

During his address, President Biden made several incoherent statements, including a claim about "discovering vaccines on Mars" that "gave us the internet." These errors are attributed to teleprompter malfunctions or the President's difficulty with ad-libbing. The flubs have become a point of focus for those questioning his cognitive clarity.

3 Screws
Episode 1271 1:45:18 - 1:48:05

1271: 3 Screws

Joe Biden Speech Flubs and God Bless America

Joe Biden's conclusion to his DNC speech is analyzed for a perceived flub where he said "May God protect our troops" instead of the traditional "God bless the United States of America." Other alleged "bloopers" involving nonsensical sentences and a lack of specific policy on China are discussed. The speech is characterized as being high on "good vibes" but low on substance, aside from a national mask mandate.

Hornbag
Episode 345 20:56 - 23:26

345: Hornbag

Erin Burnett CNN Segment on Wall Street Protesters

CNN host Erin Burnett is criticized for a segment titled "Seriously?" regarding the Occupy Wall Street protests. The hosts highlight a teleprompter error where she mispronounced "banjos" and mock her interaction with protesters. Burnett's membership in the Council on Foreign Relations is noted as a point of skepticism regarding her journalistic objectivity.

Chillies in the Antilles
Episode 223 1:33:41 - 1:36:07

223: Chillies in the Antilles

Geraldo Rivera Racial Flub, Minority Social Mobility

During a discussion on social and economic mobility, Geraldo Rivera made a verbal slip asking if minorities "become as white" as they move up the social ladder. The hosts replay the clip to highlight the awkward phrasing and Rivera's attempt to continue the conversation without acknowledging the error.