4 chapters across the catalog
The hosts attempt to track down the origin of the "Dude Named Ben" meme, which stems from a congressional hearing involving Jason Chaffetz and Lois Lerner. The phrase refers to an unidentified IT staffer allegedly involved in deleting IRS emails, which has since become a recurring joke on the show.
International Donors and the "Dude Named Ben" Origin
Donors from Australia and the U.S. are recognized, leading to an explanation of the "Dude Named Ben" meme. The phrase originated from IRS official Lois Lerner's testimony, where she dismissively referred to an IT staffer as just "some guy named Ben," highlighting the disconnect between management and technical staff.
State Department IT Breach, Heather Higginbottom Testimony
Deputy Secretary Heather Higginbottom testified before Congress regarding a breach of State Department IT systems. She requested funding for a separate, independent IT system to defend against constant "attacks," which the segment suggests are often just routine port probing. The lack of transparency regarding the nature of the breach is criticized.
State Department Browser Update, Internet Explorer 8 and Google Chrome
During her town hall, Hillary Clinton announced that the State Department would finally be upgrading its IT infrastructure to include Internet Explorer 8 and an optional deployment of Google Chrome. The hosts mock the department for being years behind modern technology standards and discuss the internal "sounding board" where employees complained about browser limitations.
