Topic: Iud

3 chapters across the catalog

Greenland Gambit
Episode 1835 27:24 - 34:32

1835: Greenland Gambit

Greenland Annexation Theories and Danish Eugenics History

Speculation regarding the annexation of Greenland includes control over shipping lanes in the GIUK gap and historical grievances against Danish rule. Reports highlight a systemic discrimination scandal involving the forced sterilization of thousands of Greenlandic women and girls by Denmark up until 1992. This history of eugenics is cited as a reason for local resentment toward Danish administration and potential openness to US involvement.

Throne Sniffing
Episode 883 1:01:02 - 1:10:15

883: Throne Sniffing

The View, Jeff Sessions and "Electile Dysfunction"

The hosts deconstruct a segment from The View regarding the appointment of Jeff Sessions as Attorney General and his alleged history of bigotry. The discussion turns to "electile dysfunction," a theory presented on the show that women are losing their sex drive or rushing to get IUDs due to fears that the Trump administration will revoke access to birth control.

Drunk in America
Episode 215 1:07:20 - 1:10:04

215: Drunk in America

Mirena IUD Commercial, Birth Control Side Effects

An advertisement for the Mirena intrauterine device (IUD) is analyzed for its extensive list of potential side effects, including pelvic inflammatory disease and the risk of the device attaching to the uterine wall. The speakers note the irony of pharmaceutical ads where the "disclaimers" take up more time than the sales pitch, yet consumers remain undeterred by the risks.