Topic: Haitians

7 chapters across the catalog

Local Jamoke
Episode 1753 2:41 - 4:29

1753: Local Jamoke

Haitian Immigrants and Viral Claims of Pet Consumption

A discussion highlights a 2021 report and subsequent viral video evidence regarding claims of Haitian immigrants catching and eating domestic cats and dogs. The hosts suggest these reports may have been the source for Donald Trump's public comments on the matter. They speculate that public awareness of such incidents would significantly alter the political debate regarding border security.

Boomer Mode
Episode 1724 1:25:50 - 1:28:59

1724: Boomer Mode

Raw Pet Food Recalls and Industry Plots

A cat in Portland, Oregon, died after consuming Northwest Naturals raw pet food, which tested positive for bird flu. The hosts speculate that the sudden focus on the dangers of raw pet food might be a plot by the traditional kibble industry. They also reference a viral meme regarding immigrants and pets.

Helloo!
Episode 1704 47:24 - 53:43

1704: Helloo!

CBS News Coverage, Trump Health and IVF Claims

CBS News, led by Norah O'Donnell, reported on Donald Trump's refusal to release detailed medical records and his "strange" claim of being the "father of IVF." The coverage also highlighted Trump's continued assertions regarding Haitian immigrants in Ohio and his recent behavior of dancing on stage during a medical emergency at a rally. The segment critiques the negative intonation used by CBS when reporting on Trump compared to their coverage of Kamala Harris.

Turban Tossing
Episode 1700 1:03:01 - 1:05:23

1700: Turban Tossing

Margaret Brennan, J.D. Vance Fact-Check Fiasco

A heated exchange occurred when moderator Margaret Brennan fact-checked J.D. Vance regarding the legal status of Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio. Vance attempted to explain the use of the CBP One App to grant parole, but the moderators cut his microphone to move to the next topic. The hosts argue this violated the agreed-upon rules that moderators would not provide real-time fact-checking.

Gorgeous
Episode 1694 10:33 - 17:57

1694: Gorgeous

Springfield Ohio, Haitian Immigrants, Pet Consumption Allegations

Claims regarding Haitian immigrants consuming domestic pets in Springfield, Ohio, sparked significant debate following Donald Trump's comments during the presidential debate. While ABC News moderator David Muir cited the city manager's denial of these reports, body camera footage and resident testimonies suggest ongoing community distress. Rachel Maddow's summary of the event is criticized for misrepresenting the city manager's statement as a definitive police denial.

Munich Meetup
Episode 1635 1:38:20 - 1:45:43

1635: Munich Meetup

Brookline Migrant Hosting, Humanitarian Slavery Concerns

A news report from Brookline, Massachusetts, featured a resident hosting a Haitian refugee family who performs domestic tasks like cooking and cleaning. The segment, intended as a positive humanitarian story, drew criticism for resembling a form of "humanitarian slavery" where migrants provide free labor in exchange for housing. The discussion highlighted the broader push for private citizens to alleviate the state's migrant housing crisis.

Upstaged!
Episode 957 2:50:06 - 2:52:40

957: Upstaged!

US Cyber Command Independence and Canadian Asylum Seekers

The Obama administration's move to give US Cyber Command more operational independence from the NSA is discussed as a potential deep-state maneuver. Additionally, Canada is reportedly seeing an "unsustainable spike" in asylum seekers, including illegal immigrants leaving the United States.