Topic: Land O Lakes

4 chapters across the catalog

The Zoomers
Episode 1083 24:55 - 28:26

1083: The Zoomers

Steve King, Des Moines Ambush, Corporate Funding

Iowa Congressman Steve King clashed with a student in Des Moines who attempted to link King's ideology to the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter, Robert Bowers. Following reports of King meeting with a far-right group in Austria, major corporate sponsors including Intel and Land O'Lakes announced they would no longer fund his campaign. The hosts analyze the media's focus on King as an attempt to flip a traditionally Republican district.

Otherize
Episode 1082 2:05:57 - 2:07:49

1082: Otherize

Steve King, White Supremacy, Corporate Funding

Iowa Congressman Steve King is facing backlash and the loss of corporate sponsors like Land O'Lakes and Intel following his endorsement of far-right figures. King recently met with a nationalist group in Austria and has been vocal in his support for Dutch politician Geert Wilders. Despite the controversy, King remains in a tight re-election race in a district that Donald Trump won by a large margin in 2016.

Spatchcock
Episode 839 4:43 - 6:14

839: Spatchcock

Robert the Biplane Pilot, Lake Travis Ditching Incident

A red biplane, previously flown by the hosts for a Valentine's Day segment, ditched into Lake Travis after an engine failure. The pilot, Robert, is reported safe, though the aircraft was submerged; the hosts critique the pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude of 150 feet over the water.

Climate Disobedience
Episode 790 1:04:46 - 1:07:55

790: Climate Disobedience

Land O' Lakes, Midwestern Butter Box Gag

A classic Midwestern prank involving the Land O' Lakes butter box is explained in detail. The "gag" involves cutting a hinge on the box held by the maiden on the packaging and pasting "knees" from another box behind it to create a lewd illusion. This anecdote serves as a transition into the show's production notes and listener-contributed artwork.