Topic: Intolerance

6 chapters across the catalog

Meth Raging
Episode 1473 2:08:31 - 2:13:45

1473: Meth Raging

Weaponized Queers, Spitting in Drinks, Political Intolerance

A controversial TikTok video encourages people to spit in the drinks of Trump supporters at bars and restaurants. The creator suggests that if a venue is "LGBTQIA+ friendly," any visible Trump supporter should be targeted with this form of biological harassment. The hosts characterize this as a call to violence and a sign of extreme political polarization.

Pingdemic
Episode 1366 2:05:58 - 2:09:57

1366: Pingdemic

Sir Joey D and Vaccine Ingredient Allergies

A listener, Sir Joey D, shared how the show potentially saved his life by identifying sucrose as an ingredient in the COVID-19 vaccines. Joey D suffers from hereditary fructose intolerance, making the vaccine dangerous for him. His physician and pediatrician confirmed that he should avoid the shot, highlighting the importance of detailed ingredient disclosure for those with rare allergies.

Fack Base
Episode 914 1:57:58 - 2:02:02

914: Fack Base

Hidden Figures Movie, Milk and Racism Controversy

The hosts discuss the film "Hidden Figures," which depicts black female mathematicians at NASA in the 1960s. The conversation pivots to a modern controversy where activists claim drinking milk is a symbol of white supremacy and hate speech due to varying rates of lactose intolerance among different races. The hosts mock the convoluted logic used to link dairy consumption to systemic racism.

Reich 4.0
Episode 904 27:58 - 30:26

904: Reich 4.0

Nigel Farage, Brexit and Online Hatred

Nigel Farage discussed the high levels of intolerance and death threats directed at "Leave" supporters following the Brexit vote. A radio caller from Chesterfield confronted Farage, claiming his existence alone was responsible for a spike in UK hate crimes.

Tardy Party
Episode 846 26:09 - 27:53

846: Tardy Party

Bigotry Definitions, Anti-Trump Sentiment

A discussion on the definition of bigotry suggests that extreme anti-Trump sentiment has become a form of intolerance itself. The argument posits that the U.S. Constitution's balance of powers makes the Republic impervious to any single individual, yet critics act as if the system is fragile. Both sides of the political aisle are accused of being massaged into states of fear or hate.

It's the Mold!
Episode 728 24:10 - 25:50

728: It's the Mold!

Bill Maher and the Definition of Bigotry

The hosts discuss Bill Maher's recent commentary, using it as a springboard to define "bigotry" as intolerance toward those with different opinions. They argue that Maher himself exhibits bigotry despite his status as a comedian. The segment focuses on the linguistic shift in how the term is used in modern political discourse.