Topic: Malarkey

3 chapters across the catalog

Sponsor Influence
Episode 488 1:44:57 - 1:47:35

488: Sponsor Influence

Joe Biden, Legitimate News Media, Social Media Criticism

Vice President Joe Biden is heard distinguishing between "legitimate news media" and "social media" during a discussion on gun control. The hosts mock Biden's use of the word "malarkey" and his reliance on traditional media outlets to carry the administration's message. They embrace the label of being "not legitimate" according to the Vice President's standards.

Deficit Pending
Episode 449 2:30:15 - 2:39:37

449: Deficit Pending

Iranian Rial Devaluation and Official Exchange Rates

The Iranian Rial has reportedly dropped 40% in value in a single week, leading to protests and shop closures at Tehran's Grand Bazaar. Adam Curry critiques a CNBC World report where the journalist claimed she could not show a currency chart because the "official rate" was "malarkey." The hosts discuss how sanctions are driving inflation in Iran and attempt to find the real-time exchange rate using Wolfram Alpha before signing off.