Topic: George Burns

2 chapters across the catalog

Dead Name
Episode 1531 2:46:49 - 2:49:13

1531: Dead Name

East Palestine Ohio, Mike DeWine and George Burns

The hosts discuss the ongoing fallout from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment, noting Governor Mike DeWine's resemblance to comedian George Burns. They critique the political maneuvering surrounding the disaster, including Donald Trump's planned visit. Concerns persist regarding the long-term environmental impact of the controlled burn of vinyl chloride.

Dark Fate
Episode 1322 2:16:01 - 2:20:47

1322: Dark Fate

Joe Biden's Town Hall Performance, Rhetorical Tricks

President Joe Biden's performance at a recent town hall is compared to the late-career revival of comedian George Burns. A specific clip is analyzed where Biden corrects himself after saying "as you remember," which the hosts interpret as a potential administrative rule against highlighting the President's memory lapses. They also note Biden's claim that the vaccine was not available when he took office, despite having received both shots in December 2020.