Topic: Fur Ban

2 chapters across the catalog

Bunny Wars
Episode 1018 2:27:34 - 2:31:15

1018: Bunny Wars

San Francisco Fur Ban, Animal Rights, Retail Impact

San Francisco is poised to become the first major US city to ban the sale of fur, a move estimated to cost retailers up to $45 million annually. Supervisor Katie Tang sponsored the measure, citing the slaughter of 50-100 million animals globally. The ban is criticized as an imposition of local values on individual choice, with the hosts suggesting that "clubbing baby seals" imagery is more effective than modern protests.

Cyber Insurance
Episode 550 1:34:31 - 1:37:37

550: Cyber Insurance

West Hollywood Fur Ban and Berkeley Left Turns

West Hollywood has become the first US city to ban the sale of fur, part of a broader trend of animal-friendly laws that include recognizing pet owners as "guardians." The hosts pivot to complaining about "idiots" in Berkeley who refuse to pull into intersections when making left turns. They also critique the "scam" of plastic bag bans that result in alternate usage fees.