7 chapters across the catalog
The Atlantic published an article regarding Elon Musk's reported use of ketamine to treat depression. The discussion explores the effects of the drug, including "dissociative characteristics" and the "K-hole," and mentions other public figures like Kevin Rose and Scott Galloway in relation to the substance.
Executive Producers, Donor Thank-Yous, Venezuela Update
The hosts acknowledge the show's executive producers and donors, including an anonymous $333.33 contribution from a listener in Venezuela. The donor compared the dismantling of Confederate landmarks in the US to the toppling of statues in Venezuela under socialist rule. Another donation was made as a parting gift for a co-worker named Chris Rose.
Kevin Spacey, House of Cards, and the Lear Foundation
Kevin Spacey's interview with Charlie Rose about his "bromance" with Bill Clinton leads the hosts to conclude that "House of Cards" Season 3 is being used as a propaganda vehicle for Hillary Clinton's worldview. They cite the Lear Foundation's report on placing hundreds of storylines across television networks as evidence of Hollywood's role in social engineering. The show concludes with a final look at the high venture capital burn rates of digital media companies like Vox Media.
An advertisement for Google Ventures is analyzed, featuring partners like Kevin Rose claiming to "cure cancer" and "discover things inside places." The hosts criticize the Silicon Valley "savior complex" and predict that Google's centralized business model will eventually collapse like BlackBerry's did.
The hosts conclude the episode by discussing Adam Curry's upcoming appearance on "This Week in Tech" (TWiT) with Leo Laporte and Kevin Rose. They debate whether Curry should share his "contrarian" views on the Paul Allen lawsuit on another platform. The show ends with a final call for listener support and a sign-off from both hosts.
Republican Convention, Kevin Rose, and Obama's Brother
The hosts discuss the upcoming Republican convention and Adam Curry's decision not to emcee the event due to a scheduling miscommunication. They reference a Diggnation segment where Kevin Rose was "called out" for teasing information. The segment also touches on Rush Limbaugh's critique of Barack Obama's "I am my brother's keeper" line, contrasting it with his brother's living conditions in Kenya.
The hosts review a recent episode of "This Week in Tech" (TWiT), praising its discussion on orphan copyrights while speculating on the show's audience metrics. They compare the appeal of "gossipy" tech news featuring guests like Kevin Rose or Jason Calacanis against more substantive policy discussions. One host notes the tendency of some tech personalities to mispronounce show titles as a recurring quirk.
