Topic: Joey Gibson

The high cost of college textbooks, often exceeding $150 per book, is criticized as a "rip-off" facilitated by frequent edition changes that prevent the sale of used copies. In Berkeley, a political rally led by Joey Gibson's "Patriot Prayer" group resulted in a physical altercation inside an "Empathy Tent" designed as a safe space. The irony of a fight breaking out in a designated empathy zone is noted as a sign of current societal tensions.

Violent clashes erupted in Berkeley, California, as Antifa and Black Bloc members targeted participants of a "Patriot Prayer" rally organized by Joey Gibson. Despite the organizers' diverse lineup of speakers, counter-protesters chased and assaulted individuals perceived to be conservative or Trump supporters.