Topic: Ice Queen

4 chapters across the catalog

Afghaniscam
Episode 1379 1:19:29 - 1:21:59

1379: Afghaniscam

McDonald's Ice Cream Machines, Employee Scams and Lawsuits

The frequent breakdown of McDonald's ice cream machines is attributed to both an employee "scam" to avoid cleaning the difficult equipment and a potential legal issue involving the manufacturer. A lawsuit suggests the machines may be designed to fail at regular intervals to benefit maintenance contractors.

A.I. Zombies
Episode 1062 12:31 - 17:41

1062: A.I. Zombies

Jakiv Palij Deportation, ICE PR, George Soros Comparison

The U.S. government deported 95-year-old Jakiv Palij, a former Nazi concentration camp guard living in Queens, New York, to Germany. The hosts suggest the timing of the deportation serves as a public relations boost for ICE. A comparison is drawn to George Soros, with claims made regarding his activities during World War II in Hungary.

Pot on Sale
Episode 1046 1:48:46 - 1:55:45

1046: Pot on Sale

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Democratic Socialist Platform, Campaign Finance

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's upset victory in New York is analyzed, with the hosts examining her "working class" narrative and her comprehensive platform. Her goals include Medicare-for-all, a federal jobs guarantee, and the abolishment of ICE. Despite being outspent 80-to-1, she defeated a 20-year incumbent, which the hosts argue proves that traditional campaign finance advantages can be overcome.

Obamaland
Episode 142 1:25:39 - 1:28:09

142: Obamaland

Mad Men, Betty Draper Character Quote

The hosts discuss the AMC series "Mad Men," focusing on the character of Betty Draper, played by January Jones. They play a clip where she expresses hatred for her home, friends, and town, which they feel summarizes her "ice queen" persona. The conversation briefly touches on the actress's performance and the character's relationship with Don Draper.