6 chapters across the catalog
KFC issued an apology after an automated system sent a promotional message in Germany linking a chicken and cheese deal to the commemoration of Kristallnacht. The company blamed an AI glitch for the insensitive notification, which the hosts suggest is a convenient excuse for human error.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kristallnacht and Reichstag Confusion
Arnold Schwarzenegger released a video comparing the January 6th Capitol riot to Kristallnacht. Critics point out that Schwarzenegger appears to confuse Kristallnacht (the night of broken glass against Jewish businesses) with the Reichstag fire (the burning of the parliament building). He also equated the Proud Boys to the Nazi "brown shirts."
Media Supercut, Donald Trump and Hitler Parallels
A supercut features various media commentators and politicians comparing Donald Trump's administration to the rise of the Third Reich and Adolf Hitler. The clips include references to Kristallnacht and claims that Trump is a "psychopath" with parallels to 1932 Germany.
Richard Nixon Comparison, Kristallnacht Reference, Digital Missiles
Former Watergate prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks compared the Helsinki summit to the Pearl Harbor attack and Kristallnacht, suggesting the situation is more complex than the Nixon era. Correspondent Richard Engel described Russian cyber activities as "digital missiles" targeting the United States. These comparisons are characterized as extreme rhetoric from the media establishment.
Bill Weld, Kristallnacht Comparison, and The Good German Syndrome
Libertarian vice-presidential candidate Bill Weld is criticized for comparing Donald Trump's immigration rhetoric to the events of Kristallnacht and the ghettos of Warsaw. The hosts deconstruct a viral "Good German Syndrome" list used by Trump critics, arguing that the historical parallels regarding government suppression and civil protest are inaccurate in the current American political climate.
Tom Perkins Bloomberg Interview, Minority Demonization
In a Bloomberg interview, Tom Perkins expresses regret for using the word "Kristallnacht" but stands by his message regarding the demonization of successful minorities. He argues that the majority's resentment toward the "creative part of society" is a dangerous historical precedent. The hosts analyze his attempt to walk back the Nazi comparison while maintaining his stance on Occupy Wall Street.
