Topic: Huntington Beach

6 chapters across the catalog

Booster Blitz
Episode 1408 3:01:26 - 3:05:29

1408: Booster Blitz

Meetup Reports, North Carolina, Colorado, California

A series of producer-organized meetups are announced for Cary, Lakewood, Charlotte, and Huntington Beach. Artist Roger Roundy is expected to attend a meetup in Pennsylvania to auction off artwork. The hosts encourage listeners to visit noagendameetups.com to find or start local gatherings, noting that California meetups may face new mask restrictions.

de-googling
Episode 1307 1:14:08 - 1:19:55

1307: de-googling

UK Virus Variant and Mask Enforcement Conflicts

New Jersey and New York implemented strict testing and quarantine requirements for travelers from the UK following the discovery of a more infectious virus variant. In Huntington Beach, California, Mayor Pro Tem Tito Ortiz faced public backlash and a confrontation with a resident for distributing food without wearing a mask, highlighting local tensions over mandate enforcement.

Beaches are Open
Episode 1239

1239: Beaches are Open

California Beach Reopenings, Orange County Political Divide

California beaches in Orange County became a focal point of lockdown protests as Huntington Beach saw large crowds despite state orders. The region is noted as a Republican stronghold within the state, leading to friction with the Democratic administration's stay-at-home mandates. Northern California beaches remain largely blocked off to prevent public access during the pandemic.

WhoTube
Episode 1236 51:15 - 55:13

1236: WhoTube

Jimmy Kimmel, Florida Beach Reopening Monologue

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel mocked protesters in Florida and California, labeling them "Florida morons." The segment critiques a viral photo of a healthcare worker blocking protesters, suggesting the encounter was an "astroturf" setup staged for media licensing.

Code for Biodiversity!
Episode 246 2:03:18 - 2:08:39

246: Code for Biodiversity!

Marijuana Poisoning Scare, Pot Cookies in Huntington Beach

A local news story from Huntington Beach regarding children eating "pot cookies" is analyzed as a "marijuana poisoning" scare. The hosts mock the term "poisoning" for being stoned and puking, and they critique the media's attempt to link the incident to Halloween safety. They suggest the story was sensationalized to influence the upcoming vote on Proposition 19.