Topic: Gallows Humor

2 chapters across the catalog

Couple of Reds
Episode 1149 1:48:40 - 1:55:16

1149: Couple of Reds

Philadelphia Police, Facebook Posts, Plainview Project

Seventy-two Philadelphia police officers were placed on administrative leave following an investigation into offensive Facebook posts by the Plainview Project. The hosts argue that many of the flagged posts were examples of "gallows humor" or sarcasm that have been taken out of context by activists. They characterize the investigation as a "witch hunt" designed to frame the police as enemies of the community.

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Episode 1085 1:56:14 - 2:04:58

1085: Transaged

Bill Maher and Sarah Silverman, Swearing on Television

A panel featuring Bill Maher and Sarah Silverman is described as "cringeworthy" due to failed comedic timing and controversial "gallows humor" regarding the Holocaust. The discussion shifts to the increasing use of profanity on television as a release for political frustration. They also touch on the Jim Acosta press pass controversy, referencing claims that the White House used a "doctored" video from InfoWars.