Topic: Gender Politics

37 chapters across the catalog

CIS Lunar
Episode 1856 47:16 - 50:36

1856: CIS Lunar

NDP Convention, Gender Equity Cards

The New Democratic Party (NDP) convention in Canada featured a controversial "equity card" system designed to prioritize speakers based on their level of perceived privilege. Delegates used yellow and red cards to move ahead in the speaking line, leading to internal disputes over the "speaking order" and the value of identity-based participation. One delegate expressed frustration that her "gender equity card" was ignored by the moderator.

Needle Drop
Episode 1814 12:11 - 16:54

1814: Needle Drop

Nick Fuentes and Tucker Carlson on Feminism

Nick Fuentes appears on Tucker Carlson's program to discuss the political divide between conservative men and liberal women. Fuentes argues that modern feminism is a construct that allows women to avoid accountability for their choices, specifically citing abortion and no-fault divorce laws. He introduces the term "hoflation" to describe what he perceives as an inflated sense of sexual value among liberal women, which he claims discourages men from starting families.

Needle Drop
Episode 1814 1:57:30 - 2:00:00

1814: Needle Drop

Rare Earth Minerals and Anti-Male TikTok

A brief discussion on the need to restart rare earth mineral processing in the U.S. and Australia is followed by a viral TikTok clip. In the video, a woman suggests repealing men's right to vote and putting "straight white men with podcasts" in cages. The hosts use the clip as a humorous transition into the show's break.

Nerd & Knucklehead
Episode 1706 9:37 - 12:41

1706: Nerd & Knucklehead

MSNBC Focus Group, Black Voters on Kamala Harris

A focus group of Black Americans aired on MSNBC expresses skepticism regarding Vice President Kamala Harris's leadership and qualifications. Participants criticize her past record of prosecuting parents for truancy and question her authenticity regarding her racial identity. The group suggests Harris lacks the "manly" presence required to negotiate with world leaders like Vladimir Putin.

Entomophagy
Episode 1699 2:27:22 - 2:33:52

1699: Entomophagy

Gender Neutral Language, The-bies and Congress-persons

A TikTok video advocating for terms like "the-bies" instead of babies and "birthing people" instead of mothers is discussed. John Dvorak recounts a story from 1986 involving a PC World editor who insisted on using "congress-person" instead of "representative" to signal gender neutrality, a practice he views as early virtue signaling.

Weeping Angels
Episode 1208 19:49 - 26:32

1208: Weeping Angels

Amy Klobuchar, Debate Performance and Gendered Language

Amy Klobuchar utilized a debate tactic of highlighting her own physical stature and competence, comparing herself to the 5'4" James Madison. A linguistic observation noted that both Klobuchar and Warren used gender-specific pronouns like "she" when referring to a future president, rather than gender-neutral terms. Despite a gaffe where she appeared to forget a friend's name, Klobuchar was identified as a candidate with a distinct, albeit unconventional, television presence.

Balderdash!
Episode 1192 53:36 - 58:28

1192: Balderdash!

Cory Booker, Virtue Signaling, and Gender-Neutral Language

Senator Cory Booker is criticized for using gender-neutral pronouns like "they" when referring to a singular future president, which the hosts label as "virtue signaling." An anecdote from a former Boeing employee illustrates the long history of such linguistic shifts in corporate and media environments. The discussion explores the perceived awkwardness of replacing "he or she" with "they" to satisfy "political police."

Justice 4 Hillary
Episode 1094 2:43:15 - 2:46:26

1094: Justice 4 Hillary

Transgender Identity Politics, Generational Perspectives

A listener's letter provided a perspective on the generational divide within the transgender community, suggesting that older individuals sought to integrate into society as men or women rather than identifying as a separate "transgender" class. The discussion criticized modern identity politics for creating oppressed classes and questioned the influence of social media on the rising number of youth gender transitions.

Hippie Hummus
Episode 1087 2:27:30 - 2:32:01

1087: Hippie Hummus

Australian Senator Barry O'Sullivan Declares Gender as a Woman

Australian Senator Barry O'Sullivan, frustrated by attacks from the Greens party regarding his views on abortion and social values, jokingly declared his gender as a woman to avoid further criticism. He criticized the "globalist agenda" and the marginalization of traditional values in Australian politics. The hosts link his frustration to the rise of progressive figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the U.S.

German SPAM
Episode 1069 57:36 - 1:01:00

1069: German SPAM

Gender Dynamics and Political Division

Hillary Clinton discusses the "double standard" where women are judged for being "pushy" or "angry" in professional settings. The hosts argue that her rhetoric creates further division by alienating men. They suggest that Clinton's focus on these grievances represents a lost opportunity to lead more effectively and instead reinforces negative stereotypes.

Batteries Not Included
Episode 1029 7:45 - 9:30

1029: Batteries Not Included

Gender Self-Identification at the WHCD

The head of the White House Correspondents Association opened the event by acknowledging attendees of various "gender self-identifications," a move seen as an peak example of modern political correctness. This inclusivity is contrasted with the awarding of prizes to outlets like CNN for their reporting on Russian collusion, which is characterized as hokey and narrative-driven.

Missile by Nike
Episode 995 1:43:39 - 1:46:10

995: Missile by Nike

British Military Gender-Neutral Language Guidelines

The British Ministry of Defence has issued new guidelines requiring armed forces members to use gender-neutral language to promote an inclusive environment. The guidelines, developed by the "Joint Equality Diversity and Inclusion" (JEDI) unit, suggest replacing terms like "manpower" with "personnel" and "housewife" with "homemaker."

Upstaged!
Episode 957 19:23 - 21:58

957: Upstaged!

Intersectionality and the Marginalization of White Identity

A discussion on the concept of intersectionality describes it as a framework that prioritizes individuals based on overlapping disadvantages, such as race and gender. The hosts argue that this logic excludes white males from having a valid cultural identity, leading to a sense of isolation among young men.

Bro_splosion
Episode 949 2:19:05 - 2:22:08

949: Bro_splosion

Silicon Valley Political Climate and Janet Napolitano

The hosts discuss the perceived "fascist" political environment in Silicon Valley, where expressing conservative views can be socially risky. They contrast current gender politics with past reports of male humiliation under Janet Napolitano at the Department of Homeland Security.

Phallocentric Age
Episode 935 1:10:18 - 1:16:32

935: Phallocentric Age

Producer Donations and Phallocentric Society Debate

Listener donations from Indiana and Oregon sparked a discussion on gendered language and societal structures. A producer's note questioned why certain derogatory terms are socially acceptable for men but not for women, leading to a debate on the "phallocentric society's oppression of women." The hosts reflect on how linguistic taboos vary significantly between the U.S. and the UK.