4 chapters across the catalog
On the Pivot podcast, Scott Galloway and Kara Swisher advocated for harsh vaccine mandates, including the potential withholding of Social Security and unemployment checks for the unvaccinated. Galloway, recently returned from Ibiza, argued that the government must act as the connective tissue for society through science-based mandates. Their rhetoric is compared to historical collaborationism, drawing sharp criticism for its authoritarian tone.
Comedian Chelsea Handler and Senator Barbara Boxer discussed their distress over the election results on Handler's Netflix show. The hosts mock Handler's desire to move to Spain, noting the irony of celebrities wanting to emigrate while often ignoring the strict immigration laws of European Union nations.
Catalan Independence Referendum and FC Barcelona
The hosts discuss the upcoming Catalan independence referendum in Spain, noting that the soccer team FC Barcelona has publicly supported the movement. They compare the situation to the annexation of Crimea and joke about Vladimir Putin potentially taking an interest in the Balearic Islands like Ibiza.
California Budget Crisis, Adam Curry in Formentera
Adam Curry broadcasts from Formentera, Spain, while John C. Dvorak reports on the California budget crisis and the state's issuance of IOUs to taxpayers. Small businesses are reportedly unable to use these IOUs to pay state sales taxes. The hosts clarify that Formentera is a quiet island south of the party-centric Ibiza.
