Topic: Harambe

4 chapters across the catalog

63 Genders
Episode 977 1:10:42 - 1:15:11

977: 63 Genders

Las Vegas Shooting Research, Service Goat Karma, Harambe

A donor from the US Navy discusses the 2016 election and the Las Vegas shooting, questioning the official narrative regarding bump fire stocks. The hosts introduce "Service Goat Karma" as a new variation of their listener blessing jingles.

Lane Splitter
Episode 884 2:35:30 - 2:42:10

884: Lane Splitter

Trevor Noah and Electoral College Criticism

Trevor Noah criticizes the U.S. Electoral College on The Daily Show, comparing the system to a "shit-spewing toilet." The hosts argue that Noah's arguments are flawed because the United States is a federal republic, not a direct democracy. They also suggest that Noah's comedic portrayal of Americans is condescending and borders on racial stereotyping.

Cissexist Hxstory
Episode 832 1:41:53 - 1:45:45

832: Cissexist Hxstory

Cincinnati Zoo Gorilla, Stanford Rape Case Trends

The hosts identify a media trend of shifting blame onto parents in high-profile news stories, such as the killing of a gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo and the Brock Turner sexual assault case at Stanford. They argue that the public conversation focuses more on "privilege" and "bad parenting" than on underlying issues like school drinking culture. This trend is viewed as a way to manipulate social media users into "echo chamber" outrage.

Tool Followers
Episode 830 12:14 - 15:07

830: Tool Followers

Harambe the Gorilla Shooting and Social Media Reactions

The killing of Harambe the gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo to protect a child who fell into the enclosure has sparked intense social media debate. Various tweets are read that frame the incident through the lens of white privilege and racial politics, with some users claiming the animal's life was devalued because of the child's race.