Topic: Gladiators

3 chapters across the catalog

The Christmas Special
Episode 889 55:48 - 58:41

889: The Christmas Special

San Francisco Jail Gladiator Fights and C-SPAN Prank Calls

San Francisco Sheriff's deputies were charged with forcing county jail inmates into "gladiator-style" fights for entertainment. In a lighter segment, a compilation of C-SPAN call-in pranks is played, including a caller from Newark discussing bankruptcy and a desire for a penile implant. The hosts dismiss the C-SPAN clip as "dubious" content.

Evidence Free Zone
Episode 804 2:39:26 - 2:42:55

804: Evidence Free Zone

Google Car Accident, Mosul Dam Risk, Prison Gladiator Fights

A "clip blitz" covers a Google self-driving car hitting a bus in Mountain View and warnings of a catastrophic failure at Iraq's Mosul Dam. Additionally, three San Francisco Sheriff's deputies were charged with forcing jail inmates into "gladiator-style" fights for entertainment.

The Future of Media
Episode 28 1:23:00 - 1:26:11

28: The Future of Media

Cultural Impact of Reality TV, Gladiators, and Public Stupefaction

The proliferation of reality shows like "Gladiators" and "The Jerry Springer Show" is blamed for "dumbing down" the public. The hosts argue that the audience is leaving traditional television for more interactive digital experiences, leaving behind a "stupefied" demographic that is easily targeted by advertisers.