Topic: Jared Loughner

13 chapters across the catalog

Double Twister
Episode 630 52:15 - 57:50

630: Double Twister

Pima County Mental Health Support Teams

A report on the Pima County Sheriff's Department's MIST unit explores new Arizona laws allowing for involuntary mental health treatment without a warrant. The program is designed to prevent mass shootings by sharing data between law enforcement and mental health stakeholders to identify individuals like Jared Loughner before they turn violent.

Resume Normal Activity!
Episode 501 1:20:35 - 1:24:18

501: Resume Normal Activity!

Medical Records, Privacy Waivers, and Connecticut Gun Laws

The discussion explores how new gun laws in states like Connecticut require citizens to sign waivers of medical privacy to obtain "eligibility certificates" for firearms or ammunition. The hosts argue that the NRA and the government are collaborating to integrate mental health records into the NICS background check system, which they believe will discourage people from seeking psychiatric help.

Felonious Bears
Episode 432 2:09:33 - 2:12:16

432: Felonious Bears

Aurora Shooting Theories, Scopolamine and Shrapnel

The hosts discuss alternative theories regarding the Aurora theater shooting and the Jared Lee Loughner case. They mention "scopolamine" as a potential drug used for mind control and report on listener claims of shrapnel injuries that do not match official bullet reports. They speculate on whether the events were staged for media ratings or political purposes.

Reckless & Provocative
Episode 318 1:53:16 - 1:58:18

318: Reckless & Provocative

New York Times Gun Control Meme

The New York Times is running a major feature on the intersection of guns and mental illness, which the hosts identify as a new coordinated meme to attack the Second Amendment. A bizarre sub-story claiming John Lennon was a "closet Reaganite" is debunked by the audience, who point out that Lennon was killed in 1980 before Reagan took office. The hosts suggest this narrative is designed to convince right-wingers to support gun restrictions.

Nap for Humanity
Episode 273 1:04:39 - 1:08:34

273: Nap for Humanity

Gestapo History, Denunciation and Social Control

A historical analysis of the Gestapo in Wurzburg, Germany, reveals that the secret police relied almost entirely on denunciations from ordinary citizens rather than a large officer presence. The hosts compare this historical "ratting out" of neighbors to modern "see something, say something" campaigns in the United States. They warn that social control is often maintained through the fear of being denounced by relatives.

By Executive Order
Episode 271 20:32 - 24:22

271: By Executive Order

Tucson Shooting Aftermath and Time Magazine Coverage

The media's continued focus on the Tucson shooting involving Jared Lee Loughner is analyzed, specifically a Time Magazine cover story by Richard Stengel. The hosts criticize the editorial shift from "people kill people" to "guns kill people" and the scrutiny of political rhetoric under the First Amendment.

Call of Doody
Episode 270 25:17 - 29:04

270: Call of Doody

Tucson Shooting Aftermath, Pre-Crime and Mental Health Memes

The hosts examine the media narrative following the Tucson shooting, focusing on themes of "pre-crime" and the push for mental health monitoring. They critique appearances by Al Sharpton and Peggy Noonan on "Meet the Press," suggesting a coordinated effort to promote medication and surveillance.

Time Warner Sucks
Episode 269 22:52 - 30:54

269: Time Warner Sucks

Jared Lee Loughner, Lucid Dreaming, Gabrielle Giffords Shooting

The investigation into Jared Lee Loughner following the Tucson shooting focuses on his obsession with lucid dreaming and nihilism. Media reports from Nightline and Mother Jones suggest Loughner attempted to manipulate his dreams in a manner similar to the film Inception. Speculation arises regarding a 2007 meeting between Loughner and Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, where a question about the meaning of words allegedly served as a psychological trigger.

Mavericks of Media
Episode 268 27:55 - 30:13

268: Mavericks of Media

Jared Loughner Army Enlistment Rejection and Leaks

The United States Army confirmed that Tucson shooting suspect Jared Loughner attempted to enlist but was rejected for service. While the military cited the Privacy Act in refusing to disclose the specific reasons for his rejection, news anchor Shepard Smith predicted that the details would eventually be leaked to the press. The hosts question the timing and nature of these anticipated leaks in the context of the official narrative.

Mavericks of Media
Episode 268 1:37:32 - 1:40:53

268: Mavericks of Media

Risperdal Side Effects and Sleepwalking Claims

Lawyers are mounting a lawsuit against the makers of Risperdal, an antipsychotic drug frequently prescribed off-label to children for behavioral issues. Side effects include gynecomastia, a condition where young boys develop breasts, as well as diabetes and pancreatitis. The segment links pharmaceutical influence to the Tucson shooting, noting that suspect Jared Loughner claimed in videos to be a "sleepwalker," a trait the hosts associate with MKUltra-style conditioning.