Topic: Howard Dean

Sir Skip Logic donates to celebrate his 65th birthday and "beating Medicare." Casey Van Heel from Columbus, Ohio, requests a complex jingle titled "The Song of Baphomet," featuring the Howard Dean scream and Joe Biden's "hairy legs" quote. Van Heel also promotes his comic book site, personofmeritcomics.com.

Donations from Kevin Collins and Tom Blowers are acknowledged, with mentions of the "Brothers of the Serpent" podcast. Tom Blowers requested "CDL test passing karma" for his wife and shared a "Howard Dean sandwich" audio clip. The segment reinforces the community's diverse interests and the show's role in providing "karma" for personal milestones.

The hosts discuss whether Joe Kennedy III's speech was a failed audition for a new political dynasty. They compare his "drooling" incident to historical campaign-ending blunders like Michael Dukakis in a tank and the "Howard Dean scream," while noting Trump's unique ability to survive "cheeseburger" related smears.

The hosts and Matt Taibbi discuss how the media historically "disqualified" candidates like Howard Dean and Gary Hart for minor gaffes or scandals. Taibbi reflects on the class divisions between "sanctimoniously smug" coastal elites and "flyover America." The hosts note that No Agenda listeners were not surprised by the Trump phenomenon because they track these cultural shifts.

Glenn Greenwald argues that the intense focus on Vladimir Putin is a tactic by Democratic partisans to avoid confronting the systemic collapse of their party. He claims that anyone questioning the evidence of Russian interference is immediately smeared as unpatriotic or a Kremlin operative. Greenwald highlights a tweet by Howard Dean suggesting the Intercept receives money from Russia or Iran as an example of the current political climate.

Former DNC Chairman Howard Dean appears on Canadian television and labels White House advisor Steve Bannon a "Nazi." Dean cites Bannon's leadership at Breitbart News as evidence of anti-Semitic and misogynistic views. The hosts argue that Dean's rhetoric is hyperbolic and fails to account for Trump's family ties to the Jewish community.

Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard meets with Donald Trump to discuss ending "regime change warfare" in Syria. The meeting draws criticism from establishment Democrats and media figures like Chris Matthews and Howard Dean. Dean dismisses Gabbard as "ambitious with flexible principles," a comment the hosts label as a typical "Beltway quip."

Hillary Clinton delivered a campaign speech in Florida during a heavy rainstorm, leading to a shortened address. The hosts review audio of the event, including a parody clip that mixes her speech with the infamous Howard Dean scream. They discuss the timing of Florida's daily rain showers and Clinton's attempt to appear resilient to the crowd.

Former DNC Chair Howard Dean appeared on MSNBC and seemed unaware of an FBI memo alleging a "quid pro quo" between the State Department and the FBI regarding email classification. The hosts mock Dean for dismissing the official FBI documents as "Russian innuendo" and "meaningless tricks." The segment highlights the perceived failure of the show's producers to prepare the guest for the specific news item.

Former DNC Chairman Howard Dean suggested on Twitter and MSNBC that Donald Trump's frequent sniffling during the debate indicated cocaine use. Dean cited "pressured speech" and "grandiosity" as symptoms, though media commentators noted the hypocrisy, suggesting a Trump surrogate would be vilified for making similar medical claims about Clinton.

Howard Dean, a medical doctor, defended his televised diagnosis of Donald Trump despite the Goldwater Rule, which discourages psychiatrists from diagnosing public figures without an examination. Dean compared his questions to Rudy Giuliani's previous public concerns regarding Hillary Clinton's health and medical history.

Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm delivered a high-energy, shouting speech at the DNC that the hosts compare to Howard Dean's infamous "scream." They mock her claims that West Virginia coal miners will easily transition into high-tech steel jobs. The hosts argue that such economic promises are unrealistic and ignore the reality of regional labor markets.

In Iowa, Sarah Palin is serving as a high-profile surrogate for Donald Trump, appealing to a specific demographic that Ted Cruz also sought to win over. The hosts compare the media's fixation on Palin's voice to the "Howard Dean scream," suggesting that the establishment consistently underestimates her appeal to flyover state voters.

Former DNC Chair Howard Dean appeared on MSNBC to defend Bill Clinton against attacks from Donald Trump. Dean claimed that Trump is "no match" for Clinton's political skills and suggested that those who challenge the former president often end up "six feet under" politically.

MSNBC host Chris Hayes expressed confusion over Donald Trump's campaign rhetoric regarding Mexico and China. During the segment, Hayes referenced the "median Mexican," a statistical term that the hosts mock for being an overly intellectualized way of saying "average."

Senator Tom Cotton is identified as a protégé of neoconservative Bill Kristol, who is reportedly promoting Cotton as a potential vice-presidential candidate. The hosts discuss rumors regarding Cotton's personal life, including allegations from "Brian the Gay Crusader" about Cotton being spotted at a D.C. gay bar and appearing on the app Grindr. They speculate that the Democratic party may use these allegations as a "Trojan Horse" to disrupt Republican voter support during a future campaign.

Former DNC Chairman Howard Dean appears on MSNBC to argue that ISIS is a "cult" rather than an Islamic group. The hosts highlight Dean's unintentional argument against gun control when he noted that terrorists in France obtained AK-47s despite strict laws. The discussion questions why political figures go to great lengths to distance Islam from the acts of extremists.

A retrospective on Howard Dean's 2004 presidential campaign, focusing on his "Scream" in Iowa and his early use of social media. The hosts recall his perceived "goofball" persona and a specific appearance on late-night television where he wore an oversized tie, which they believe contributed to his political decline before the infamous scream.

Howard Dean discusses the "Biden Doctrine" for Iraq, explicitly referring to Kurdistan as a "real country." During the interview, Dean uses a mixed metaphor, comparing ISIS fighters to "Nazis" and calling them "subhuman," while advocating for a long-term policy of partitioning Iraq to protect Western interests.

Howard Dean argues that taxes must be raised across the board, not just for the wealthy, to address the U.S. deficit. The hosts interpret the "fiscal cliff" as a manufactured crisis designed to implement austerity measures while allowing politicians to shift blame for the inevitable tax hikes.