Topic: Kennedy

271 chapters across the catalog

Kill Switch
Episode 1892 17:01 - 19:26

1892: Kill Switch

Pharmaceutical Advertising and Medical Professionalism

The deep state and the pharmaceutical industry are described as an unbreakable alliance that influences federal policy. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. previously pledged to ban television advertising for pharmaceuticals, a practice currently legal only in the United States and New Zealand. The hosts argue these advertisements undermine the relationship between doctors and patients.

Kill Switch
Episode 1892 22:28 - 26:42

1892: Kill Switch

RFK Jr. and Dana Bash CNN Interview Conflict

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clashed with CNN anchor Dana Bash over the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine and the role of the media. Bash asserted that the vaccine "worked" as a factual truth, which the hosts dispute by citing the experiences of people like Stephen A. Smith. The segment characterizes the interview as a failure of journalistic skepticism.

Kill Switch
Episode 1892 28:03 - 32:06

1892: Kill Switch

RFK Jr. Challenges Vaccine Studies for Children

During his CNN appearance, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. challenged Dana Bash to cite a single study proving the COVID-19 vaccine did more good than harm for children. Bash was unable to provide a specific study during the exchange, leading to accusations of "talking nonsense." The hosts compare Bash's performance to the debating skills of politicians like Marco Rubio and JD Vance.

Kill Switch
Episode 1892 38:07 - 41:32

1892: Kill Switch

RFK Jr. on Measles Vaccines and Media Framing

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clarified his stance on traditional vaccines, urging parents to vaccinate children against measles due to its 97% effectiveness. The media is criticized for framing Kennedy as a total vaccine skeptic. The hosts contrast the proven efficacy of the measles vaccine with the shifting percentage claims made for the COVID-19 vaccine.

We Need Memes!
Episode 1891 8:08 - 12:19

1891: We Need Memes!

Kennedy on The Five, Bernie Sanders and Subjective Politics

Lisa "Kennedy" Montgomery analyzed Bernie Sanders' influence on the Democratic Socialist movement during an appearance on Fox News' The Five. She characterized Sanders as a cult leader whose followers prioritize subjective feelings over mathematical objectivity and rational capacity. The hosts critique Kennedy's assessment, suggesting Sanders is less a "nice guy" and more of a "gloomy creep" who avoids genuine interaction.

Flock Off!
Episode 1890 22:41 - 27:41

1890: Flock Off!

Anthony Fauci Private Diary and Celebrity Interactions

Excerpts from Anthony Fauci's 1,100-page private diary detail his extensive interactions with celebrities during the pandemic. Entries describe Zoom calls with Julia Roberts, medical advice given to Barbra Streisand regarding a shingles lesion, and an evening escorting Joan Baez at the Kennedy Center. The hosts suggest these writings demonstrate Fauci was more focused on his public image and celebrity status than medical science.

Flim Flam
Episode 1877 1:20:44 - 1:24:26

1877: Flim Flam

Kennedy Center Name Removal, Jen Psaki, and Double Rainbows

MSNOW reports on the removal of Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center following a lawsuit by Congresswoman Joyce Beatty. The segment describes a "party-like" atmosphere among onlookers, featuring drag queens and bubbles. A "double rainbow" reportedly appeared over the building after the final legal appeal was rejected, which the hosts mock as "banal" propaganda.

Sonic Thump
Episode 1875 36:32 - 40:48

1875: Sonic Thump

Todd Blanche and Historical Precedents for Attorney General Appointments

Critics attack the appointment of Todd Blanche as acting Attorney General, calling it a breach of independence because he served as Trump's personal lawyer. However, historical analysis reveals numerous precedents, including George Washington appointing his personal attorney Edmund Randolph and John F. Kennedy appointing his brother Robert F. Kennedy to the same role.

Trollery
Episode 1869 1:13:53 - 1:15:15

1869: Trollery

Bill Cassidy Senate Defeat, Pharma Influence

Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana lost his seat after finishing third in a three-man race, a result attributed to his support for pharmaceutical interests and his vote to impeach Donald Trump. Cassidy was a prominent recipient of pharma funding and a vocal opponent of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine skepticism. His defeat is viewed as a victory for the "MAHA" (Make America Healthy Again) movement.

Nekkidly
Episode 1863 1:24:14 - 1:27:19

1863: Nekkidly

RFK Jr., MAHA and Pharma Corruption

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is working within the Trump administration to reform the food pyramid and address "Big Pharma" corruption through the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) initiative. As a career lawyer who has sued pharmaceutical companies, Kennedy is expected to build a massive case against industry malpractice. However, skeptics worry that the embedded corruption and liability shields may be too large to overcome.

CIS Lunar
Episode 1856 33:06 - 35:40

1856: CIS Lunar

Trump National Broadcast, Historical War Comparisons

In a recent national broadcast, President Trump compared the duration of the current Iran conflict to historical wars like World War I and World War II. Critics argue these comparisons inadvertently suggest a long-term commitment, despite Trump's stated desire to exit the region quickly. Senator John Kennedy has also pushed for a swift withdrawal, arguing that primary objectives have already been achieved.

Gooder
Episode 1855 8:07 - 14:46

1855: Gooder

Jane Fonda and Jen Psaki Discuss First Amendment Rights

Actress Jane Fonda appeared on a program with Jen Psaki to discuss her work with the Committee for the First Amendment. Fonda claimed that the Trump administration is attacking museums, literature, and the National Endowment for the Arts while attempting to erase racial history. The discussion emphasized the importance of the right to protest and criticize the president as a cornerstone of democracy.

Error Bars
Episode 1850 2:24:42 - 2:27:12

1850: Error Bars

Senator John Kennedy, Mars Funding Satire

A clip of Senator John Kennedy features a satirical remark about President Biden's spending habits, suggesting that if life were discovered on Mars, the administration would immediately send it money. The hosts praise Kennedy's humor and his ability to find "fiscal conservatism" in unusual places.

Hose Water
Episode 1849 2:12:33 - 2:16:12

1849: Hose Water

Kristi Noem Fired, DHS Ad Campaign Controversy

President Trump reportedly fired Kristi Noem from her position as Secretary of Homeland Security following a $220 million ad campaign that featured her prominently. Senator John Kennedy questioned Noem on the waste of funds, which Noem claimed was a directive to warn illegal immigrants to stay away. Mimi Smith-Dvorak critiques the commercial's high production value and Noem's "Camo Barbie" aesthetic.

Second Half of Show
Episode 1844 26:36 - 29:33

1844: Second Half of Show

Marilyn Monroe Death, JFK UFO Secrets, Dorothy Kilgallen Investigation

The documentary Unacknowledged claims Marilyn Monroe was murdered because she threatened to reveal national security secrets regarding UFOs and secret air bases. Wiretap records allegedly show Monroe was upset with the Kennedy brothers and planned to hold a press conference. Reporter Dorothy Kilgallen, who was investigating these links and the JFK assassination, also died under mysterious circumstances.

Swarm Forge
Episode 1834 22:16 - 25:26

1834: Swarm Forge

RFK Jr. Letter to Germany Regarding Doctor Prosecutions

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., acting as HHS Secretary, issued a public letter to Germany's Federal Minister of Health, Nina Warkin. The letter protests the prosecution of over 1,000 German physicians who issued mask and vaccine exemptions during the pandemic. Kennedy argues that criminalizing doctors for patient advocacy violates the sacred physician-patient relationship and democratic principles.

CIS-Lunar
Episode 1827 2:38:43 - 2:42:04

1827: CIS-Lunar

Trump Presidential Walk of Fame and Kennedy Center Renaming

President Trump has installed a "Presidential Walk of Fame" at the White House, featuring plaques with his personal opinions on past presidents, such as "Sleepy Joe" Biden and "divisive" Barack Obama. Additionally, a controversy has erupted over the renaming of the Kennedy Center to the "Trump-Kennedy Center." The Kennedy family and Democratic leaders have criticized the move, citing federal laws regarding national memorials.

Secretary of Egg
Episode 1823

1823: Secretary of Egg

Kennedy Center Honors, Sylvester Stallone, and Kiss Tribute Bands

The Kennedy Center Honors are characterized as a rejection of establishment entertainment norms, specifically noting that popular audience favorites rarely receive major awards. Sylvester Stallone is highlighted for never winning an Academy Award despite his commercial success with the Rocky franchise. A discussion of the band Kiss follows, including an anecdote about a high-quality tribute band performance in Seattle and the financial success of Gene Simmons.

Secretary of Egg
Episode 1823 1:36:28 - 1:41:48

1823: Secretary of Egg

CDC Reversal on Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns

The CDC's advisory committee (ACIP) voted 8-3 to no longer recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for newborns whose mothers test negative for the virus. This reversal ends a 30-year policy and shifts the decision to a consultation between parents and doctors. The discussion highlights the 1986 immunity clause that protects pharmaceutical companies from liability, questioning why such protection remains necessary if the products are deemed safe.

Tokyo Rose
Episode 1820 0:00 - 12:00

1820: Tokyo Rose

Thanksgiving History, Lincoln Proclamation, and Presidential Turkey Pardons

A deconstruction of Thanksgiving origins challenges the traditional pilgrim narrative, attributing the modern holiday to an 1863 proclamation by Abraham Lincoln influenced by magazine editor Sarah Josepha Hale. The history of the presidential turkey pardon is traced from Harry Truman's grain conservation efforts to the formal tradition established by George H.W. Bush in 1989. Mention is made of John F. Kennedy's 1963 informal sparing of a turkey just days before his assassination.