Topic: Impairment

9 chapters across the catalog

Yippy
Episode 1754 2:51:28 - 2:55:10

1754: Yippy

The "Trump Rotation" of Media Insults

A list of recurring media insults directed at Donald Trump, dubbed the "Trump Rotation," includes labels like "Russian agent," "narcissist," and "cognitively impaired." The segment compares this to historical cover-ups of presidential health, such as Woodrow Wilson's stroke, and critiques the predictable nature of modern political attacks.

Seismic Sundae
Episode 1680 48:26 - 51:51

1680: Seismic Sundae

Mike Johnson on Biden's Cognitive Impairment

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson tells CNN's Jake Tapper that Joe Biden has appeared cognitively impaired in private interactions. Johnson expresses concern that the President's condition projects weakness to foreign adversaries. He questions how Biden can be considered capable of governing for the next five months if he is unfit to run for reelection.

Algorithmic Amplification
Episode 1096 2:13:53 - 2:17:30

1096: Algorithmic Amplification

Canada's Mandatory Breathalyzer Laws and Civil Rights

New laws in Canada allow police to demand breath samples from any driver without reasonable suspicion of impairment. Civil rights activists express concern that these powers will lead to increased racial profiling. The hosts predict that such mandatory testing will eventually become a global standard, potentially integrated directly into vehicle ignition systems for insurance purposes.

Folding Pre-school
Episode 1027 1:56:52 - 1:59:19

1027: Folding Pre-school

Marijuana and Driving, Colorado Traffic Safety

Following the legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado, officials are struggling to measure driver impairment. Unlike alcohol, there is no scientific consensus on what level of THC in the blood constitutes being "too high" to drive, leading to a pilot program for oral fluid testing.

Army of Conquest
Episode 859 14:39 - 16:11

859: Army of Conquest

Louie Gohmert, Hillary Clinton Mental Impairment Claims

Representative Louie Gohmert suggested during a public appearance that Hillary Clinton may be suffering from mental impairment. Gohmert referenced her previous concussion and a fall as potential causes for her perceived health struggles. He urged supporters to pray for her rather than make fun of her, framing her condition as a serious medical concern that the campaign is hiding.

Non-linear War
Episode 674 2:32:12 - 2:34:48

674: Non-linear War

World AIDS Day, Impaired Driving Month and Thanksgiving Calories

The hosts note presidential proclamations for World AIDS Day and National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. They also share a lighthearted report claiming the average Thanksgiving meal contains 4,500 calories, the equivalent of eating three sticks of butter.

Struggling Masses
Episode 439

439: Struggling Masses

Adam Curry Quits Smoking, Vision Impairment Issues

Adam Curry reports that he and his wife, Miss Mickey, have quit smoking as a wedding gift to each other. Curry describes experiencing blurry vision and changes in his eyesight focal point, which he attributes to the physiological effects of nicotine withdrawal. He expresses concern about his ability to see the show's controls and clip lists during the broadcast.

Dead Man Walking
Episode 320 11:15 - 12:48

320: Dead Man Walking

Helicopter Flight Experiment, Marijuana Impairment Testing

A host recounts a controlled experiment where they piloted a helicopter under the influence of marijuana alongside a professional instructor to test for impairment. The landing was reportedly successful, prompting a comparison between the side effects of cannabis and those of federally approved pharmaceuticals like Paxil and Adderall.