Topic: Health Trends

The 2016 Republican platform labeled online pornography a "public health crisis," a stance that was widely mocked by mainstream media. The hosts discussed the potential societal impacts of easily obtainable pornography, including changes in interpersonal behavior among millennials.

Cryotherapy is identified as a growing health trend where individuals expose themselves to temperatures below minus 260 degrees Fahrenheit. The segment critiques a Reuters video package on the subject as "native advertising" for Manhattan spas, noting that figures like Joe Rogan have popularized the practice despite medical skepticism.

The hosts confirm the reality of "vodka eyeballing," a trend where individuals pour vodka directly into their eyes to get drunk faster. The practice is traced back to the 2000 British film "Kevin and Perry Go Large" starring Harry Enfield. Despite the risk of blindness, the trend has reportedly gained traction on YouTube among young people.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program by noting Taylor Swift's recent appearance on Saturday Night Live. Curry observes that Twitter trending topics prioritized the singer and the comedy show over the monumental health care bill passed in the Senate. This observation serves as a critique of national priorities reflected in social media data.

A discussion on TSA profiling mentions a woman denied entry to the U.S. for a lack of cash, with agents suspecting she might be a "mail-order bride." This transitions into a theory regarding physical health trends in Canada. One host posits that the widespread use of canola oil in the Canadian diet has led to visible changes in body composition compared to previous decades.