Topic: John Wayne

Flywheel, a major competitor to the SoulCycle spin studio franchise, has filed for bankruptcy. The company faced internal turmoil after employees pressured John Wayne's daughter, a major investor, to pull out of the company due to controversial comments made by the actor in 1972. This withdrawal of capital contributed to the franchise's financial collapse.

Princeton University has removed Woodrow Wilson's name from its School of Public and International Affairs due to his historical record of segregation. Simultaneously, officials in Orange County are facing calls to rename John Wayne Airport following the resurfacing of a 1971 *Playboy* interview containing racist remarks. The hosts discuss the trend of re-evaluating historical figures through the lens of 2020 social standards.

Duke Dave Fugazotto provides a "boots on the ground" report from a Western compound in Saudi Arabia, where international flights and domestic travel have been suspended. He describes the local hygiene customs, the closure of compound amenities, and the social dynamics of expats living under the Kingdom's strict quarantine measures.

Joe Biden's bizarre "lying dog-faced pony soldier" insult toward a voter is discussed, with notes that the phrase likely originated from a John Wayne movie. The hosts also compare new "ISOs" (soundbites) featuring Michael Bloomberg and Bernie Sanders for use in future show production.

ABC News recently included a 1994 report on the execution of serial killer John Wayne Gacy in its modern digital news cycle without clear context. The archival footage, featuring the late Peter Jennings, describes the technical failures of Gacy's lethal injection in Illinois. The inclusion of the 20-year-old story in a current news rundown led to confusion among viewers regarding its timeliness.