Topic: Madison Wisconsin

10 chapters across the catalog

Dummy Placebo
Episode 1258 2:50:43 - 2:54:58

1258: Dummy Placebo

Robert Klein, "Little Moscow" and Value for Value

Robert Klein from "Little Moscow" (Madison, Wisconsin) donated to the show, stating he has drifted away from the Joe Rogan Experience in favor of No Agenda. He requested a de-douching and expressed appreciation for the show's "herd immunity against mind control." Another producer, Sir Acid, requested a shout-out for his late father, Rick, who recently passed away from COPD.

Wobama
Episode 1099 2:28:16 - 2:32:31

1099: Wobama

White Liberalism and White Supremacy, University Educator Speech

A university educator addressed the Madison Board of Education, claiming that "white liberalism" is a form of "white supremacy." She argued that valuing civility, protocol, and tidy lawns are aggressive messages that marginalize people of color. The speaker concluded her presentation by using profanity against both white liberalism and white supremacy, illustrating the radicalization of modern academic discourse.

Competitive Victimhood
Episode 997 1:34:30 - 1:36:25

997: Competitive Victimhood

Food Additives and the De-cheesing of America

A report from a former Kraft IT worker suggests the company aimed to reduce the amount of real cheese in its products to stabilize costs against commodity price fluctuations. The hosts discuss the prevalence of "plastic" and emulsifiers in the American diet, arguing that poor nutrition contributes to public health issues.

Lumpy Lips
Episode 782 2:05:46 - 2:09:06

782: Lumpy Lips

Donor De-douching and University Radio Shout-outs

A donor from Madison, Wisconsin, who co-hosts a show on the University of Wisconsin's student radio station (WSU), requests a "de-douching" after a year of listening without donating. The hosts grant the request and give a shout-out to his program, "Dialogue Squad." They also acknowledge several other donors from Arizona, Vermont, and Oklahoma.

Effer in the P Me
Episode 721 2:50:02 - 2:55:20

721: Effer in the P Me

Posse Comitatus, Madison Shooting, Arab Summit Snub

Retired General Hertling suggests a "renewed look" at Posse Comitatus in response to social media-inspired terrorism. Other news items include the decision not to charge a Madison police officer in a fatal shooting and the "snub" of President Obama's Arab summit by several Middle Eastern leaders wary of the Iran nuclear deal.

Ten Minute Timer
Episode 691 38:42 - 44:20

691: Ten Minute Timer

Listener Letters, University of Wisconsin-Madison Politics

A letter from a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison describes the political climate of the campus as a "liberal social justice island" within a conservative state. The listener credits the podcast with helping him navigate multicultural learning communities and media constructions of radicalism. The segment also includes various jingle requests and technical troubleshooting of audio clips.

Farsi Farce
Episode 283 1:41:53 - 1:48:59

283: Farsi Farce

Knighting Ceremony and Female Listener Shout-out

Several listeners are recognized for their contributions, including Alan Asaf and Justin Bach. A "de-douching" is performed for Justin Cohen. The hosts also highlight a 21-year-old female listener who is "awake" to media manipulation and the financial crisis, citing the film Zeitgeist as an influence.

Husslin' for Humanity
Episode 280 13:56 - 15:28

280: Husslin' for Humanity

Wisconsin Senate Protests and Union Collective Bargaining

Protests erupted at the state senate in Madison, Wisconsin, following Republican efforts to eliminate collective bargaining rights for state employees, including teachers. The scale of the demonstrations is compared to Tahrir Square, though media portrayals are criticized for underrepresenting the crowd size. The situation is framed as a significant conflict between state workers and the newly elected Republican administration.

Change Comes From GNU
Episode 239 1:41:21 - 1:44:21

239: Change Comes From GNU

Obama Campaign Strategy, Madison Speech and Change Meme

President Obama has shifted his campaign strategy from small "backyard barbecues" back to large-scale university rallies. During a speech in Madison, Wisconsin, he emphasized the phrase "one more time" and warned against voter apathy. The hosts analyze the use of the word "folks" and the re-emergence of the "change" meme.

Water Weed And Weasels
Episode 96 25:14 - 27:49

96: Water Weed And Weasels

GPS Tracking Legal Ruling, Madison Wisconsin Police

A court in Madison, Wisconsin, upheld a ruling allowing police to attach GPS tracking devices to vehicles without a warrant, even if the owner is not a suspect. The decision raises significant privacy concerns regarding the Fourth Amendment and the lack of judicial oversight for such surveillance. The hosts discuss the technical aspects of these magnetic tracking bugs and the potential for citizens to retaliate by tracking police vehicles.